Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” - Maya Angelou

November 14, 2023

News

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

Drivers are holding a second protest this Saturday in Surrey to raise awareness.

July 6, 2023

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

This marks the drink company’s first premier partnership with a South Asian festival

June 8, 2023

Community

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

5X Press chatted with young Muslims in the Lower Mainland to hear what Ramadan means to them.

April 20, 2023

Community

A new children’s book on mental health dives into how kids can take care of their mind and body

Surrey model and mental health advocate Reshmi Chandra talks about her children's book.

January 19, 2022

Conversation

An anti-happiness, happiness list

A curated list of happiness items beyond the culture of toxic positivity

January 18, 2022

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: January 10 - 14

Things I hated and loved to hate this week.

January 14, 2022

Community

The exploitation of international students is an open secret. It’s time to stop looking away.

"This is the norm, [and] this is a problem. People are taking advantage of international students"

January 13, 2022

Conversation

Confessions of a brown girl: tattoos, piercings, and bodily autonomy edition

A brown girl's take on getting a tattoo in an effort to achieve bodily autonomy

January 12, 2022

Arts & culture

Emily Ratajkowski’s "My Body" is a striking commentary on power, control, and the commodification of women’s bodies

Her essays explore her views on power, control and sexuality as a woman

January 12, 2022

Arts & culture

Netflix’s "Decoupled" offers a quirky and refreshing take on divorce

An Indian show in English with exceptional writing and talent that portrays divorce in a nuanced way

January 12, 2022

Arts & culture

How Punjabi music videos fail brown models

From lack of representation to unfair portrayals, how double standards impact Punjabi women in media

January 11, 2022

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: January 3 - 7

A breakdown of dumb things that were trending this week.

January 7, 2022

Conversation

A therapist’s thoughts on why the New Year doesn’t have to come with so much pressure

A New Year doesn’t have to mean a new you

January 5, 2022

Conversation

How finally saying “no,” ushered in the most meaningful growth and solitude of my life

A life-changing moment taught me and my mom a powerful lesson on asking for more.

January 4, 2022

What's trending

Here’s a look back at some of the biggest pop culture moments from this year

All the stories we were talking, texting, and tweeting about in 2021.

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Conversation

When moving out is hard but necessary: An open letter to the women and families on the precipice of change

The greatest gift you can give your daughters is to set them free.

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1/18/23

Community

UBC’s ‘Punjabi in BC’ project preserves the efforts of those who have made the revival of the Punjabi language possible

The oral history project features interviews from community members in the Lower Mainland.

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1/18/23

News

On the floods in Pakistan, "Loss and Damage" fund and understanding climate disasters in the Global South

Two climate activists and scholars from Pakistan offer a complex understanding of the recent floods

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1/12/23

Conversation

Celebrating independence after leaving a household with domestic violence

Why I celebrate the day my mother left my father after 12 years of marriage.

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1/12/23

Arts & culture

Why Netflix's controversial film 'Farha' depicting the 1948 Nakba deserves to be watched

It is paramount to keep stories like 'Farha' alive for generations to come.

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1/12/23

Conversation

Navigating the New Year when people praise your body dysmorphia

The pressure to rebuild your body cuts deep in the new year

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1/5/23

What's trending

What's Trending: Damar Hamlin, Rolling Stone's “200 Greatest Singers of All Time” list and the Gossip Girl reboot

A quick breakdown of what you might have missed this week

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5X Press' year in review: Pop culture edition

A look at some of the most compelling pop culture moments of 2022

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SZA's ‘SOS’ sounds like the pages from my journal

"You don’t just wake up one day, arrive at self-love and make a home out of it forever."

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

A new children’s book on mental health dives into how kids can take care of their mind and body

An anti-happiness, happiness list

Discourses I hated this week: January 10 - 14

The exploitation of international students is an open secret. It’s time to stop looking away.

Confessions of a brown girl: tattoos, piercings, and bodily autonomy edition

Emily Ratajkowski’s "My Body" is a striking commentary on power, control, and the commodification of women’s bodies

Netflix’s "Decoupled" offers a quirky and refreshing take on divorce

How Punjabi music videos fail brown models

Discourses I hated this week: January 3 - 7

A therapist’s thoughts on why the New Year doesn’t have to come with so much pressure

How finally saying “no,” ushered in the most meaningful growth and solitude of my life

Here’s a look back at some of the biggest pop culture moments from this year

All ARTICLES

When moving out is hard but necessary: An open letter to the women and families on the precipice of change

UBC’s ‘Punjabi in BC’ project preserves the efforts of those who have made the revival of the Punjabi language possible

On the floods in Pakistan, "Loss and Damage" fund and understanding climate disasters in the Global South

Celebrating independence after leaving a household with domestic violence

Why Netflix's controversial film 'Farha' depicting the 1948 Nakba deserves to be watched

Navigating the New Year when people praise your body dysmorphia

What's Trending: Damar Hamlin, Rolling Stone's “200 Greatest Singers of All Time” list and the Gossip Girl reboot

5X Press' year in review: Pop culture edition

SZA's ‘SOS’ sounds like the pages from my journal

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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

5X Weekly Roundup

Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

Uber drivers in the Lower Mainland continue to push for support and legislation protecting gig workers

What to expect from the exclusive Guayaki Lounge at the 5X Blockparty and Art Party next week

Learning about the meaning of Ramadan from those who celebrate

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A new children’s book on mental health dives into how kids can take care of their mind and body

An anti-happiness, happiness list

Discourses I hated this week: January 10 - 14

The exploitation of international students is an open secret. It’s time to stop looking away.

Confessions of a brown girl: tattoos, piercings, and bodily autonomy edition

Emily Ratajkowski’s "My Body" is a striking commentary on power, control, and the commodification of women’s bodies

Netflix’s "Decoupled" offers a quirky and refreshing take on divorce

How Punjabi music videos fail brown models

Discourses I hated this week: January 3 - 7

A therapist’s thoughts on why the New Year doesn’t have to come with so much pressure

How finally saying “no,” ushered in the most meaningful growth and solitude of my life

Here’s a look back at some of the biggest pop culture moments from this year

All ARTICLES

When moving out is hard but necessary: An open letter to the women and families on the precipice of change

UBC’s ‘Punjabi in BC’ project preserves the efforts of those who have made the revival of the Punjabi language possible

On the floods in Pakistan, "Loss and Damage" fund and understanding climate disasters in the Global South

Celebrating independence after leaving a household with domestic violence

Why Netflix's controversial film 'Farha' depicting the 1948 Nakba deserves to be watched

Navigating the New Year when people praise your body dysmorphia

What's Trending: Damar Hamlin, Rolling Stone's “200 Greatest Singers of All Time” list and the Gossip Girl reboot

5X Press' year in review: Pop culture edition

SZA's ‘SOS’ sounds like the pages from my journal

Browse by Topic

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