Atlan
Aslan arrived at the dock an hour late, screeching motorbike tires muffled under blasts of EDM. He propped up the kickstand and dismounted, slinging the Domino’s Pizza pannier around his…
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Daedalus, the Inventor, forged wings from feathers and wax to free his son, Icarus, from being held captive on Crete. He cautioned Icarus against soaring too close to the sun, but in the original tale, he also warned him against soaring too close to the sea – too high and the wax could melt, too low and the winds would send him crashing into the waves. Icarus fell, but not before he touched the clouds…
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Mental Health: Don’t Fight Alone
Disclaimer:
The following article discusses topics of a sensitive nature which may be disturbing and/or controversial to some readers. Hence, reader discretion is advised. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the article belong solely to the author and do not reflect Sunway University and Sunway College’s values.
Content warning: Mentions of self-harm and suicide.
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Riddle Me This
The Riddler from Batman might have brought them back into the limelight, but riddles have been around since the earliest of civilisations. From the Bible to Alice in Wonderland, these clever sentences, phrases, and questions have left millions stumped and speechless. In general, riddles can be categorised into enigmas, problems that are expressed in metaphorical or allegorical language that require careful thinking to unearth their hidden meaning, and conundrums, questions that incorporate puns or jokes for the purpose of humour.
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Revenge Models: Flipping the Script on Discrimination
In 2022, discrimination remains an alarming issue. Be it racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, xenophobia, or countless other biases, marginalised communities exist all around us. That said, this month at Sunway Echo Media, the theme is revenge — so let’s flip the script on modern oppression and talk about how some minorities have reclaimed their right to freedom, and shoutout some of the people that made it possible.
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In Books: The Rainbow Era of LGBTQ+ Love
We’ve had the star-crossed lovers of District 12; Katniss and Peeta from The Hunger Games. We’ve had the tragic love story of two cancer-stricken teens; Augustus and Hazel from The Fault in Our Stars. We’ve even had the tension-filled confused romance of Hermione and Ron from The Harry Potter series.
But all of these stories revolve around straight romances causing many queer readers to feel underrepresented in their favourite books (I, Asareel, would have given my right arm and a cheese toastie to read Harry and Draco snogging in the loo – Drarry was real and no one can tell me otherwise).
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Readjusting to Life after the Pandemic
It’s been a minute since borders reopened and life rekindled, but living through the pandemic has changed us. 2022 holds promise and all most of us are hoping for is that it doesn’t turn into “2020 too”. Yet, it can be hard to shake our pandemic habits and readjust to a more normal life. In fact, it is common for some to have concerns or feel anxious about socialising and being out in public. You might feel intimidated, afraid, or insecure — these emotions are valid. COVID-19 is still at large, and regaining some form of normalcy should never come at the expense of health and safety. Fret not, here are some helpful tips to readjust to life after the pandemic.
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Epic Women In History
From the brides of King Henry VIII to historical figures that changed the world, here’s a tribute to some of the most badass women of all time …
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10 Mystery-Thrillers to Binge this Halloween
It’s Halloween, the season of killers, thrillers, and tooth fillers. So, grab some popcorn and gather some friends to binge these 10 blockbuster hits that are bound to send shivers up your spine — just don’t forget to lock the door before the marathon begins.
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The People You Didn’t Know You Missed From High School
Here’s the thing about High School — it means the most once it’s over. You go 5 years dreading the 6.00 am alarm, or 5.00 am for the Geng Bas Sekolah, hoping to hear, “Esok cuti.” Yet, all it takes is to get up one morning post-graduation and realise that our group of friends is neither getting together for another gossip session during perhimpunan (assembly), nor piling around the same table during recess, and all of a sudden we wish we could go back. It is no secret that those of us adulting miss hanging out with the gang. From the rebels to the prefects, all of us belonged to at least one infamous clique. Here’s a SMK student’s guide to High School Stereotypes.