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Arts & culture

Is Bravo's ‘Family Karma” actually what we needed for the culture?

Family Karma is definitely a nuanced representation. Is it what the culture needed?
June 30, 2021
Arts & culture

Khanvict’s latest EP: an escape worth remembering
Khanvict has released a new EP and we've got a review to go with it!
June 23, 2021
Community

Uncovering Rupi Kaur’s roots at 5X Fest
We're taking a look back at Rupi Kaur's roots with 5X Fest
June 23, 2021
Conversation

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.
June 16, 2021
Conversation

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.
June 16, 2021
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.
June 16, 2021
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.
June 16, 2021
Arts & culture

Your ultimate hot girl summer playlist
Check out this #HotGirlSummer playlist featuring Doja Cat, Kamaiyah, Stefflon Don and more!
June 16, 2021
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?
June 9, 2021
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.
June 9, 2021
Conversation

OPINION: Repercussions of the myth of the mad genius

What are the dangers of romanticizing mental health and illness?
June 9, 2021
Conversation

Immigrants blind nationalism further perpetuates harm experienced by Indigenous peoples

Immigrant communities carry bias and lack of education around Indigenous communities.
June 8, 2021

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News

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival
We had 30k downloads and tons of engagement - but was it worth it?
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2/17/22
Conversation

Introduction: Sh*t you can’t ask your parents
An advice column for the things us brown kids can't talk to our parents about.
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2/14/22
What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: Feb 7-11

Things I hated and loved to hate.
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2/11/22
Conversation

South Asian women and the sexuality we’ve been taught to ignore
Exploring sexuality as a South Asian woman is complex and awkward when all we've known is shame.
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2/10/22
Conversation

Why we need trigger warnings on explicit content to avoid putting victims at further harm

Activists are calling for healthier and safer ways to speak about violence against women.
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2/8/22
What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 30 - Feb 4
Things I hated and loved to hate this week
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2/4/22
Community

Grassroots efforts to help South Asian truckers in B.C. underway
Community advocate seeks tangible change as labour issues lose traction due to white supremacists
Read Article
2/3/22
Arts & culture

Desi Me Dating: A South Asian dating show with a modern spin
A tell-all on the latest South Asian dating show
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2/1/22
What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 24-28
The things we hated this week.
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1/28/22

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