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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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Community

Leading intentionally: New West School Trustee Gurveen Dhaliwal on creating meaningful change

As the elected Chair of the Board of Education, Gurveen is committed to supporting students.
What's trending

Brown TikTok and the troll industrial complex

How one brown boy is capitalizing on the troll industrial complex. And how it’s kind of our fault.
News

Death of Dalit garment worker highlights injustice in H&M’s supply chain

Jeyasre Kathiravel’s murder has sparked outrage worldwide.
What's trending

Creative Expression and Accessibility: Where do we draw the line?

Why imitation can’t always be flattering.
What's trending

Contending with consent and power in the era of Youtube super stardom

Too many on the platform are using power as a way to exploit their influence.
News

A one-of-a-kind Sikh Studies program is coming soon to the University of Calgary

UCalgary is taking donations to establish the Expanding Sikh Studies initiative
News

Stop Asian Hate: Resources & What you can do

A list of readings and resources to allow you to think about the movement to #StopAsianHate
Arts & culture

Indie music from India: Here are 5 artists who make the genre magical

A melting pot of various genres, the independent music in India is only growing
Arts & culture

It’s sweet to be Kulfi: Meet the South Asian beauty brand celebrating culture and beauty

South Asian representation in the beauty industry has been on the rise, and Kulfi is leading the way
News

After over 100 days of protests, Kisaan Sleepout looks to raise awareness for farmers in India

With heavy hearts we watched our elders march to Delhi. We had to do something.
Arts & culture

Riz Ahmed makes history as first Muslim best actor nominee at the 93rd Academy Awards

The Oscars announced the most racially diverse slate of nominees that they have ever had.
Community

Your Ultimate Guide to Bomb Coffee in Surrey

Here’s to finding good coffee right here in our city, without having to cross a bridge!

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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
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1/12/22
Arts & culture

How Punjabi music videos fail brown models

From lack of representation to unfair portrayals, how double standards impact Punjabi women in media
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1/11/22
What's trending

Discourses I hated this week: January 3 - 7

A breakdown of dumb things that were trending this week.
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1/7/22
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.
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1/4/22
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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12/29/21
Arts & culture

Our top 10 book recommendations of 2021

A list of books for every type of person—from the intersectional feminists to the rom-com obsessed.
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12/29/21

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