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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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My journey on medication: A little white pill and a decade of change
Your environment truly does make a huge impact on how your mental health medication affects you
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10/26/22
Community

How son preference in the South Asian community contributes to the cycle of abuse and violence

The way we raise our sons plays a significant role in how we fail to protect our daughters
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10/26/22
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A Halloween Hater’s guide for surviving spooky season
‘Tis the season of ghouls and goblins, but what do you do if you’re a certified Halloween Hater™?
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10/26/22
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The Queen has died

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10/24/22
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As history presses
The latest in 5XPoetry
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10/24/22
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Melody of Love
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10/24/22
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Jab We Met: Celebrating the modern Bollywood classic 15 years later
The film still remains a beloved Bollywood movie with a great rewatch potential
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10/19/22
Arts & culture

Hasan Minhaj’s latest Netflix special proves he is everyone’s favourite Jester once again
The King's Jester is a testament to Minhaj's ability to weave storytelling with social commentary
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10/19/22
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Navigating mental health care when your diagnosis “doesn’t exist”
Being misdiagnosed for mental illness can have significant consequences for your healing journey.
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10/19/22

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