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Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Mental health
The latest from the 5X advice column.
April 11, 2022
What's trending

Discourses I hated: Marriage Ultimatum, Russell Wilson, & anti-Blackness in the South Asian community

The things I hated and loved to hate this week.
April 8, 2022
Conversation

Redefining “community” and building reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities

Moving towards community-building and relational allyship.
April 6, 2022
Community

Women-run Sikh brands come together to celebrate Sikh Heritage Month

Celebrating Sikh Heritage Month at 5XFestival.
April 6, 2022
What's trending

Bombay to Bridgerton: Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, and the power of representation
Watching Netflix’s Bridgerton made me see myself at the centre of Regency romance.
April 5, 2022
Conversation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Pursuing a career I don't want
"Understanding their rationale doesn’t necessarily mean that they are right"
April 4, 2022
What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: The Slap & things

The discourses I hated this week.
April 1, 2022
Conversation

My grandparents’ legacy: unpacking the impact of a special bond
My grandparents had a huge impact on my life – the extent of which I didn’t realize until recently
March 31, 2022
Conversation

Why do we only care about mental health when it looks palatable?
But what makes mental health palatable? Is it only palatable when the person is high functioning?
March 31, 2022
Arts & culture

Jasmine Sandlas, The PropheC, AR Paisley & more: Announcing the 5X Fest 2022 lineup
Who to expect at the Blockparty this year
March 30, 2022
Arts & culture

How Dev.D gave Devdas the transformation it needed
A reflection on the 2009 film Dev. D
March 29, 2022
Conversation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Living with your in-laws
A complicated answer to a complicated question.
March 28, 2022

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Uncovering Rupi Kaur’s roots at 5X Fest
We're taking a look back at Rupi Kaur's roots with 5X Fest
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6/23/21
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.
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6/16/21
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.
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6/16/21
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.
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6/16/21
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.
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6/16/21
Arts & culture

Your ultimate hot girl summer playlist
Check out this #HotGirlSummer playlist featuring Doja Cat, Kamaiyah, Stefflon Don and more!
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6/16/21
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?
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6/9/21
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.
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6/9/21
Conversation

OPINION: Repercussions of the myth of the mad genius

What are the dangers of romanticizing mental health and illness?
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6/9/21

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