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5X Weekly Roundup: Komagata Maru Memorial gets vandalized, A crash in Surrey claims the lives of 3 junior hockey players, vaccine passports, & more
A quick breakdown of 5 trending stories that you may have missed this week.
August 27, 2021
Community

Pranavi Suthagar, the face behind @not_sari is hoping to teach the next generation about having a career in the arts
She hopes to uplift the next generation of women and non-binary artists.
August 25, 2021
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5 South Asian creatives you need to follow
Here are five trailblazing South Asians on social media. Go show them some love!
August 25, 2021
Community

Karishma Deo talks about her journey as a musician, her viral TikToks, & her “best performance yet”
Catch her at the 5X Blockparty this September!
August 25, 2021
News

“Still I Rise:” Farmers’ protest mural by 3 Punjabi women in Calgary hopes to keep the conversation alive

“It’s important for us to make noise for them:”
August 25, 2021
Community

The story of Robin Bawa and the importance of South Asian athletes breaking barriers in sports
The first South Asian player in the NHL.
August 25, 2021
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5X Weekly Roundup: Big changes to OnlyFans, fear & uncertainty looms in Afghanistan, public art commemorating the Farmers’ protests & more
A quick break down of 5 trending stories that you may have missed this week.
August 18, 2021
Conversation

The unfair double standard of “professionalism” for people of colour in the workplace
“Understanding and dealing with the challenges of being a POC in professional spaces”
August 17, 2021
Arts & culture

Emergence: Using film as a medium to support queer South Asians
Sher Vancouver’s film Emergence tells the stories of queer South Asians, heartbreak, & acceptance
August 17, 2021
Community

Surrey’s Baneet Bains: a shining example of why young South Asian women should be encouraged to take up sports
5X Press reached out to Baneet Bains, a young star South Asian athlete with big accomplishments.
August 17, 2021
Arts & culture

Meet Guntaj Deep Singh: The creative mind behind this Punjabi mural in Vancouver’s Punjabi Market
5X Press had the chance to speak with Guntaj, who let us in on his creative process and inspirations
August 17, 2021
Community

Players, meet the coach: The host behind the popular “Coaches Don’t Play” podcast
If you haven’t heard of Coach P, you really don’t know what you’re missing out on.
August 17, 2021

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Uncovering Rupi Kaur’s roots at 5X Fest
We're taking a look back at Rupi Kaur's roots with 5X Fest
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6/23/21
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The need to address sexual assault as a systemic issue in universities

Looking at sexual violence as an institutional issue within universities and society as a whole.
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6/16/21
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This is our Canada: Tackling the latest Anti-Muslim hate crime
The recent anti-Muslim hate crime calls for leaders to take action addressing white supremacy.
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6/16/21
Conversation

How Jasmine Sandlas broke barriers by smoking weed on stage at the 5X Fest Block Party
Jasmine Sandlas lit up a spliff on stage and we love her for it.
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6/16/21
Arts & culture

The problematic saga of brown face, colourism and casteism In Bollywood and Indian TV shows
Season 2 of The Family Man and the problematic use of Brown face.
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6/16/21
Arts & culture

Your ultimate hot girl summer playlist
Check out this #HotGirlSummer playlist featuring Doja Cat, Kamaiyah, Stefflon Don and more!
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6/16/21
Community

Resources for Surrey youth to access amid gang violence concerns

The recent announcement of funding towards crime prevention promises resources, but is it enough?
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6/9/21
Community

'Hooped' by Michael Bains: Surrey author breaks into the literary world

5X Press gives you a review on Hooped by Surrey's own Michael Bains.
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6/9/21
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OPINION: Repercussions of the myth of the mad genius

What are the dangers of romanticizing mental health and illness?
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6/9/21

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