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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.
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FIFA President spins issue of migrant workers in Qatar during press conference
Despite various reports and investigations, Infantino fails to grasp the gravity of the situation
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11/30/22
Conversation

‘Is there a Doctor on board?’: The value of mental health first aid training
Jessie shares a personal account of what happened when a medical emergency was called on her flight
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11/24/22
Community

Khalsa Aid’s jacket drive goes beyond prepping international students for a Canadian winter
The promise of winter jackets is just what gets students through the door.
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11/24/22
Conversation

Discourses I hated this week: Chris Brown defenders and Marvel slander

I'm tired of talking about Chris Brown.
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11/24/22
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Did 'Love is Blind' bring the magic back?
Love is Blind season 3 is over and it’s time to see if it redeemed itself
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11/17/22
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Abbott Elementary: a quintessential classic sitcom in the making
Abbott Elementary is a new must-watch sitcom providing much needed freshness to the TV guide
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11/17/22
Conversation

Work in progress
"I’ll never be so 'healed' that I don’t still mess up from time to time."
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11/17/22
Poetry

Brown Munde
"Turf wars over land your parents own, running these streets from a broken home"
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11/14/22
Poetry

prayer 4 trans power

The latest release from 5XPoetry
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11/14/22

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