About 5X Press

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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Arts & culture

Is Bravo's ‘Family Karma” actually what we needed for the culture?

Family Karma is definitely a nuanced representation. Is it what the culture needed?
Arts & culture

Khanvict’s latest EP: an escape worth remembering

Khanvict has released a new EP and we've got a review to go with it!
Community

Uncovering Rupi Kaur’s roots at 5X Fest

We're taking a look back at Rupi Kaur's roots with 5X Fest
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arts & culture

Your ultimate hot girl summer playlist

Check out this #HotGirlSummer playlist featuring Doja Cat, Kamaiyah, Stefflon Don and more!
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?
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.
Conversation

OPINION: Repercussions of the myth of the mad genius

What are the dangers of romanticizing mental health and illness?
Conversation

Immigrants blind nationalism further perpetuates harm experienced by Indigenous peoples

Immigrant communities carry bias and lack of education around Indigenous communities.

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News

“Smashing the Ceiling”: Raj Chouhan becomes the first South Asian speaker of the B.C. Legislature

The accomplishment becomes more pronounced in light of Chouhan's activism and public service.
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12/15/20
Conversation

The soil in which my roots are planted has always been, and always will be, Panjab

Diasporic South Asians always pull through for issues in their homeland. 
Read Article
12/8/20
Community

BIPOC businesses to support this holiday season

This holiday season, let’s all support small BIPOC businesses that have been affected by COVID-19
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12/8/20
Conversation

Bhupinder Hundal takes over as news director at Global BC: Here's why it matters

Global News BC names Bhupinder Hundal as News Director and Station Manager.
Read Article
12/8/20
Arts & culture

Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Skinny Local collab for epic cultural mashup “Screaming Indian”

In a mashup of Indian and Indigenous cultures, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Skinny Local pair up.
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12/8/20
Arts & culture

Mixed reviews for “Funny Boy,” film chosen to represent Canada at the Oscars

A Canadian film by Deepa Mehta raises concerns for the Tamil community.
Read Article
12/8/20
Community

New book explores untold stories of South Asian pioneer experience in BC

Untold Stories by Karen Dosanjh works to honour history and inspire the future.
Read Article
12/1/20
Arts & culture

Netflix India faces boycott threats after inter-faith kiss in “A Suitable Boy”

The scene in question features a Hindu character sharing a kiss with her Muslim lover inside a Hindu
Read Article
12/1/20
News

Delhi Chalo: Farmers march to India’s capital to protest controversial farm bills

Millions have joined the march to India’s capital in demonstration. Read on for ways you can support
Read Article
12/1/20

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