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

Conversation

Mental health crises in public spaces deserve to be met with compassion and support

Shaming, belittling or degrading someone for experiencing a mental health episode is never okay.

February 16, 2023

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience makes its way to Surrey

The immersive exhibit revisits Van Gogh’s famous works with new interpretations

February 14, 2023

Conversation

How the transition to post academic life is teaching me to accept myself as I am

"Exceeding academically and being rewarded for my work was how I learned to measure my worth."

February 1, 2023

Arts & culture

Pakistani-Canadian artist Sara Khan’s latest exhibit is a meditation on home, migration and lineage

The exhibit titled 'Mitti Ke Teelay' (Mounds of Soil) features a lush body of watercolour works

February 1, 2023

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: Oscar snubs and Tarte’s Dubai influencer trip

The Oscars remain a boys club, and a cosmetic company's latest brand trip is causing suspicion

January 26, 2023

Exploring the TikTok trend that reconsiders what is means to 'dress your age'

What's age got to do with it?

January 26, 2023

Community

Panel discussion about the struggles of international students highlights the need for institutional and community support

Community members gathered in Surrey to discuss the exploitation of international students

January 26, 2023

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.

January 18, 2023

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

January 12, 2023

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.

January 12, 2023

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.

January 12, 2023

Conversation

Navigating the New Year when people praise your body dysmorphia

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

January 5, 2023

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Community

Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

A recap of this year’s 5X Festival

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Here are the highlights from last week’s 5X Spotlight Series interviews

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9/14/21

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Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

BAINS sat down with 5X Press to talk about his journey with music & more.

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9/14/21

Arts & culture

Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

Avanti Nagral will be at the 5X Blockparty this weekend

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9/14/21

What's trending

5X Weekly Roundup: Prabhjot Singh Katri’s murder, Stones thrown at Trudeau by anti-vaxxers, & much needed closure from Blue’s Clues

A roundup of 5 stories you may have missed this week.

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9/10/21

Community

Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

Gurnaz wants to make the world a better place by making others laugh and smile.

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9/7/21

Community

Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

Surrey, meet your new queen, all the way from Goniana, Bhatinda.

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9/7/21

Community

Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

Kaur is a fashion designer, activist, and mom-to-be.

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9/7/21

Community

Denied/Approved: Anik Khan’s Double EP tells the story of his life as an artist and immigrant in the United States

Khan is an idiosyncratic rapper from Queens with Bengali background.

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9/7/21

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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

Mental health crises in public spaces deserve to be met with compassion and support

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience makes its way to Surrey

How the transition to post academic life is teaching me to accept myself as I am

Pakistani-Canadian artist Sara Khan’s latest exhibit is a meditation on home, migration and lineage

Discourses I hated this week: Oscar snubs and Tarte’s Dubai influencer trip

Exploring the TikTok trend that reconsiders what is means to 'dress your age'

Panel discussion about the struggles of international students highlights the need for institutional and community support

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

All ARTICLES

Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

Here are the highlights from last week’s 5X Spotlight Series interviews

Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

5X Weekly Roundup: Prabhjot Singh Katri’s murder, Stones thrown at Trudeau by anti-vaxxers, & much needed closure from Blue’s Clues

Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

Denied/Approved: Anik Khan’s Double EP tells the story of his life as an artist and immigrant in the United States

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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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Mental health crises in public spaces deserve to be met with compassion and support

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience makes its way to Surrey

How the transition to post academic life is teaching me to accept myself as I am

Pakistani-Canadian artist Sara Khan’s latest exhibit is a meditation on home, migration and lineage

Discourses I hated this week: Oscar snubs and Tarte’s Dubai influencer trip

Exploring the TikTok trend that reconsiders what is means to 'dress your age'

Panel discussion about the struggles of international students highlights the need for institutional and community support

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

All ARTICLES

Here's what can happen when we #ComeTogether: A recap of 5X Fest 2021

Here are the highlights from last week’s 5X Spotlight Series interviews

Vancouver’s BAINS on his journey with music, representation, & his upcoming album

Avanti Nagral: an artist who dedicates her voice to both music and social issues

5X Weekly Roundup: Prabhjot Singh Katri’s murder, Stones thrown at Trudeau by anti-vaxxers, & much needed closure from Blue’s Clues

Gurnaz: A powerhouse that likes to keep it real

Meet Jolene Queen Sloan, the star who’s bringing drag to Surrey

Gurkiran Kaur: A creative and activist who does it all with grace

Denied/Approved: Anik Khan’s Double EP tells the story of his life as an artist and immigrant in the United States

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