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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FIFA President spins issue of migrant workers in Qatar during press conference

Despite various reports and investigations, Infantino fails to grasp the gravity of the situation

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Conversation

‘Is there a Doctor on board?’: The value of mental health first aid training

Jessie shares a personal account of what happened when a medical emergency was called on her flight

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11/24/22

Community

Khalsa Aid’s jacket drive goes beyond prepping international students for a Canadian winter

The promise of winter jackets is just what gets students through the door.

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11/24/22

Conversation

Discourses I hated this week: Chris Brown defenders and Marvel slander

I'm tired of talking about Chris Brown.

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11/24/22

What's trending

Did 'Love is Blind' bring the magic back?

Love is Blind season 3 is over and it’s time to see if it redeemed itself

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11/17/22

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Abbott Elementary: a quintessential classic sitcom in the making

Abbott Elementary is a new must-watch sitcom providing much needed freshness to the TV guide

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11/17/22

Conversation

Work in progress

"I’ll never be so 'healed' that I don’t still mess up from time to time."

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11/17/22

Poetry

Brown Munde

"Turf wars over land your parents own, running these streets from a broken home"

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Poetry

prayer 4 trans power

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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

FIFA President spins issue of migrant workers in Qatar during press conference

‘Is there a Doctor on board?’: The value of mental health first aid training

Khalsa Aid’s jacket drive goes beyond prepping international students for a Canadian winter

Discourses I hated this week: Chris Brown defenders and Marvel slander

Did 'Love is Blind' bring the magic back?

Abbott Elementary: a quintessential classic sitcom in the making

Work in progress

Brown Munde

prayer 4 trans power

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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

FIFA President spins issue of migrant workers in Qatar during press conference

‘Is there a Doctor on board?’: The value of mental health first aid training

Khalsa Aid’s jacket drive goes beyond prepping international students for a Canadian winter

Discourses I hated this week: Chris Brown defenders and Marvel slander

Did 'Love is Blind' bring the magic back?

Abbott Elementary: a quintessential classic sitcom in the making

Work in progress

Brown Munde

prayer 4 trans power

Browse by Topic

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