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November 14, 2023
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Leading intentionally: New West School Trustee Gurveen Dhaliwal on creating meaningful change

As the elected Chair of the Board of Education, Gurveen is committed to supporting students.
April 13, 2021
What's trending

Brown TikTok and the troll industrial complex

How one brown boy is capitalizing on the troll industrial complex. And how it’s kind of our fault.
April 13, 2021
News

Death of Dalit garment worker highlights injustice in H&M’s supply chain
Jeyasre Kathiravel’s murder has sparked outrage worldwide.
April 13, 2021
What's trending

Creative Expression and Accessibility: Where do we draw the line?
Why imitation can’t always be flattering.
April 13, 2021
What's trending

Contending with consent and power in the era of Youtube super stardom
Too many on the platform are using power as a way to exploit their influence.
April 13, 2021
News

A one-of-a-kind Sikh Studies program is coming soon to the University of Calgary

UCalgary is taking donations to establish the Expanding Sikh Studies initiative
April 13, 2021
News

Stop Asian Hate: Resources & What you can do

A list of readings and resources to allow you to think about the movement to #StopAsianHate
March 30, 2021
Arts & culture

Indie music from India: Here are 5 artists who make the genre magical
A melting pot of various genres, the independent music in India is only growing
March 30, 2021
Arts & culture

It’s sweet to be Kulfi: Meet the South Asian beauty brand celebrating culture and beauty
South Asian representation in the beauty industry has been on the rise, and Kulfi is leading the way
March 30, 2021
News

After over 100 days of protests, Kisaan Sleepout looks to raise awareness for farmers in India
With heavy hearts we watched our elders march to Delhi. We had to do something.
March 23, 2021
Arts & culture

Riz Ahmed makes history as first Muslim best actor nominee at the 93rd Academy Awards
The Oscars announced the most racially diverse slate of nominees that they have ever had.
March 23, 2021
Community

Your Ultimate Guide to Bomb Coffee in Surrey
Here’s to finding good coffee right here in our city, without having to cross a bridge!
March 23, 2021

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Kiran Rai: from Youtube to owning her own production agency
As her most recent venture, Rai has launched a creative agency alongside her best friend
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11/10/20
Community

Avan Jogia: Creative, in every sense of the word

If you last saw Avan Jogia in Victorious, you’re seriously missing out.
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11/10/20
Community

Fusion is Sandy Lion's middle name - in fashion and in her journey as a creative
Creativity is the name of the game in both fashion, and in how Sandy Gill approaches her career.
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11/10/20
Arts & culture

25 years of DDLJ: A timeless classic

It’s been 25 years since Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge forever changed the face of Bollywood cinema.
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11/3/20
Community

Breaking barriers: A creative director and filmmaker on following a career in the arts

Creative director and filmmaker Jyothi Tatter speaks to 5XPress about his career.
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11/3/20
Arts & culture

Code-Switched: a new South Asian web series about friendship
Exploring the “in-betweenness” of first-gen life
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11/3/20
Conversation

Should your wedding really be to die for?
COVID-19 numbers continue to spike in much of BC, but mostly in the Fraser Health Region.
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11/3/20
Conversation

Let’s talk about pregnancy & infant loss so people don’t have to suffer in silence
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, and 1 out of every 4 pregnancies endures a loss.
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10/27/20
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Here’s what you need to know about the most popular game of 2020

Among Us is the top-ranked game in the App Store and on the Google Play Store.
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10/27/20

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