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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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Conversation

Let’s talk about the unpaid labour of South Asian mothers this Women’s Day
Because they also deserve their applause.
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3/3/21
Conversation

How the "Girl Boss" narrative keeps us from making systemic change
The Girl Boss reckoning.
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3/3/21
Arts & culture

The racial reckoning of “The Bachelor” franchise: A guide to this season’s offscreen drama
The Bachelor franchise is in hot water after host Chris Harrison perpetuates racism in an interview.
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3/3/21
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Four local South Asian female leaders to keep on your radar
These South Asian Women are changing everything!
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3/3/21
Community

Afrofuturism in Art : Here are 5 local Black artists we’re grateful for
Afrofuturism is reimagining a future filled with art, science and technology through a Black lens.
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2/23/21
Arts & culture

Bridgerton’s Casting of Simone Ashley and the Evolution of Tamil Representation on Screen
From Mindy Lahiri to Apu, South Asian representation on screen has seen the good, the bad and the ou
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2/23/21
Arts & culture

Namaste Wahala: the representation we’ve been waiting for, and that we need to unpack 
Namaste Wahala brings on the representation we need and hopefully continue to see. 
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2/23/21
Arts & culture

“The Way We Love”: A profound intergenerational reflection of Punjabi culture and resilience
A spoken word visual project on intergenerational Punjabi families.
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2/16/21
Conversation

Do we want people laughing with us, or at us?
We want to see more nuanced storytelling of South Asians.
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2/16/21

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