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Culture, community and conversation. 5X Press is the essential South Asian youth culture magazine in Canada, covering all things arts & culture, trending topics, news, & so much more. We connect our community to one another, and to the world. 5X Press is written and published in Surrey, BC, by a team of 14 writers. Edited by Interim Editor, Harpo Mander.

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Discourses I hated: Violent incels, Deshaun Watson, & colonizers

The discourses I hated this week.
Arts & culture

Can men really express their feelings?

A new production in town showcases a hilarious, heart-warming saga where men learn to finally emote.
Arts & culture

What does the rising popularity of AP Dhillon mean for the future of Punjabi music?

AP Dhillon’s opening doors for young Punjabi artists to create a fresh, hybrid sound
Conversation

Why the Ukrainian refugee crisis should prompt us to check our internalized biases

Media coverage on Ukraine war has brought to light racism and bias.
Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: How to navigate through breakups

On learning to be alone.
What's trending

Discourses I hated: Casual racism, “Turning Red,” & the lies men tell

The things I hated and loved to hate this week.
Community

Why seeing Blume on Sephora Canada shelves is so monumental

Taran and Bunny, the founders of Blume are making big strides in the wellness space
Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: Let’s talk about sex, baby

"We are still conditioned to believe it’s wrong before marriage..."
What's trending

Discourses I hated: Uncles, creepy men, & Love Is Blind

The things I hated this week.
Arts & culture

5 South Asian romance novel recommendations

South Asian romance novels are an expansive sub-genre. Here are some recommendations!
Conversation

A woman’s right to her inheritance: Unpacking the preferential treatment of sons in the South Asian community

Understanding the relationship between money and power in the South Asian community.
Arts & culture

Unpacking the depiction and discussion of people struggling with substance misuse on Euphoria

The way we speak about people struggling with substance misuse matters.

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Conversation

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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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
What's trending

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
Poetry

As history presses

The latest in 5XPoetry
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10/24/22
Arts & culture

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
Conversation

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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