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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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Our top obsessions of 2020

After the year of the lockdown, here are some of the top obsessions we’ve picked up while being home
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2020 Wrapped: A year in review

Yep, this actually happened. Taking a look at the wild year we had.
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12/30/20
Community

Community organization launches mutual aid fund for BIPOC youth amid pandemic
The Winter Support Fund is a mutual aid system Leading in Colour has set up.
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12/23/20
News

Fiji’s latest cyclone: A wakeup call for leaders in the climate crisis
Just last week, Cyclone Yasa was the second largest storm to hit the Southeast Pacific this year.
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12/23/20
Arts & culture

Sufi Soul to Hometown Phenomenon : Asad Khan Named Cultural Ambassador for City Of Surrey
Khan speaks to 5X Press about his career and what the award means to him.
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12/23/20
News

Community demands answers after incident of police violence against Black student at SFU
A Black alumnus from SFU was violently attacked and arrested by an RCMP officer on December 11.
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12/23/20
Community

Mani Jassal on her new loungewear collection Chez Moi
South Asian evening wear designer Mani Jassal speaks to 5X Press about her latest collection
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12/15/20
Arts & culture

Bollywood’s “Teri Bhabhi” ignites conversation around the ‘Bro-Code’ and Women’s Agency
A song from the movie ‘Coolie No.1’s’ is the latest Bollywood song raising red flags.
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12/15/20
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Vancity Bhangra offers free online bhangra fitness classes for all levels

Learn new Bhangra moves you can break out post-COVID-19!
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12/15/20

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