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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Conversation

Discourses I hated this week: Elon Musk and Brown Twitter

Are we witnessing fall of twitter in real time?

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11/10/22

Arts & culture

Falling in love behind the screens with Kiran and Ankush from Popshift’s ‘Desi Me Dating’

An exclusive update from the sweethearts from this season of Popshift's online dating show

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11/9/22

Community

'Maluka': The novel unpacking histories of early 20th century Indian labour migrants in B.C.

Reading these stories tells those who continue to migrate for a better life, that we are not alone

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11/9/22

Conversation

First comes love, then comes marriage, and then there’s the part no one talks about

How our community leaves South Asian women with more questions than answers after getting married

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11/8/22

Arts & culture

Was AP Dhillon's Vancouver show really 'Out of This World'?

Fans of AP Dhillon paid big to see him live but many left feeling unsure if it was worth it

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11/3/22

What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: TMZ, and people hating on international students

Let celebrities be and let international students experience joy

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11/3/22

Community

Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table

“Be The Light” Diwali celebration brings together South Asian women from various walks of life

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11/3/22

What's trending

Season 3 of Netflix's hit reality show 'Love is Blind' is still a hot mess

It doesn't seem like Love is Blind after all...

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11/2/22

What's trending

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Indian TikTok mukbangs

TikTok has been turning cultural foods into a trend and it's not always fun to watch

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10/26/22

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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

Discourses I hated this week: Elon Musk and Brown Twitter

Falling in love behind the screens with Kiran and Ankush from Popshift’s ‘Desi Me Dating’

'Maluka': The novel unpacking histories of early 20th century Indian labour migrants in B.C.

First comes love, then comes marriage, and then there’s the part no one talks about

Was AP Dhillon's Vancouver show really 'Out of This World'?

Discourses I hated this week: TMZ, and people hating on international students

Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table

Season 3 of Netflix's hit reality show 'Love is Blind' is still a hot mess

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Indian TikTok mukbangs

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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

Discourses I hated this week: Elon Musk and Brown Twitter

Falling in love behind the screens with Kiran and Ankush from Popshift’s ‘Desi Me Dating’

'Maluka': The novel unpacking histories of early 20th century Indian labour migrants in B.C.

First comes love, then comes marriage, and then there’s the part no one talks about

Was AP Dhillon's Vancouver show really 'Out of This World'?

Discourses I hated this week: TMZ, and people hating on international students

Local celebration of South Asian women hopes to demonstrate that there’s more than one seat at the table

Season 3 of Netflix's hit reality show 'Love is Blind' is still a hot mess

The good, the bad, and the ugly of Indian TikTok mukbangs

Browse by Topic

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