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November 14, 2023
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Conversation

Addressing the phenomenon of Brown men dating white women
How cultural and familial expectations play a role in this phenomenon.
May 25, 2022
Community

Meet the performers: Ikky, a charismatic producer who melds genres and brings artists together

Ikky is a music producer and songwriter who has worked with some of the biggest artists.
May 25, 2022
What's trending

Discourses I hated: Can we stop acting like Canada is a racial utopia?
Canada is not a benevolent country for all.
May 20, 2022
Conversation

From public stages to behind closed doors: The much-needed reckoning for sexual violence survivors

The Kaur Movement has been leading the charge against predators in the South Asian community.
May 19, 2022
Conversation

The threat to abortion rights is perpetually looming in Canada, too
I was 16 when my school went on an an anti-abortion protest as a field trip.
May 18, 2022
Community

Meet the performers: Robyn Sandhu, a poet who sings his way into people’s hearts
Robyn Sandhu is one of the amazing artists performing at 5X Blockparty on June 11.
May 18, 2022
What's trending

Discourses I hated: Royals, racists & why we need to eat the rich

The things I hated this week.
May 13, 2022
Poetry

Poems on heartbreak, by Tasheal Gill
A collection by 5XPress writer Tasheal Gill.
May 11, 2022
Arts & culture

How the portrayal of leading ladies in Bollywood impacted my idea of what it means to be a suitable partner

Why does Bollywood sell only one ‘perfect’ leading lady as an acceptable love match?
May 11, 2022
Community

4 Asian Heritage Month events to Check out in Vancouver
Some exciting events to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month in Vancouver.
May 11, 2022
News

Anti-Sikh attacks have been on the rise in recent months in the U.S.

Four Sikh elders have been attacked in parts of New York over the last month.
May 11, 2022
Conversation

Why can’t we let female celebrities age in peace?
Madonna’s viral TikTok and aging under public scrutiny.
May 5, 2022

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Kiran Rai: from Youtube to owning her own production agency
As her most recent venture, Rai has launched a creative agency alongside her best friend
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11/10/20
Community

Avan Jogia: Creative, in every sense of the word

If you last saw Avan Jogia in Victorious, you’re seriously missing out.
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11/10/20
Community

Fusion is Sandy Lion's middle name - in fashion and in her journey as a creative
Creativity is the name of the game in both fashion, and in how Sandy Gill approaches her career.
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11/10/20
Arts & culture

25 years of DDLJ: A timeless classic

It’s been 25 years since Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge forever changed the face of Bollywood cinema.
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11/3/20
Community

Breaking barriers: A creative director and filmmaker on following a career in the arts

Creative director and filmmaker Jyothi Tatter speaks to 5XPress about his career.
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11/3/20
Arts & culture

Code-Switched: a new South Asian web series about friendship
Exploring the “in-betweenness” of first-gen life
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11/3/20
Conversation

Should your wedding really be to die for?
COVID-19 numbers continue to spike in much of BC, but mostly in the Fraser Health Region.
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11/3/20
Conversation

Let’s talk about pregnancy & infant loss so people don’t have to suffer in silence
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, and 1 out of every 4 pregnancies endures a loss.
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10/27/20
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Here’s what you need to know about the most popular game of 2020

Among Us is the top-ranked game in the App Store and on the Google Play Store.
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10/27/20

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