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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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Arts & culture

The not-so-glamorous side of Indian weddings: a review of Zoya Akhtar’s “Made in Heaven”

A review of "Made in Heaven," available on Amazon Prime.
Community

Sustainable clothing options in the Indian fashion market

Sustainability has always been a staple of South Asian cultures, there seems to be a gap in fashion.
#5XFLOW

The fine line between the cultural appropriation and appreciation of my Indian culture

Let's dive into the fine line between appropriation and appreciation, and find the middle ground.
What's trending

BIPOC are having to reclaim their own features from western beauty standards

BIPOC features are not a pick and choose look book to find the next beauty trend.
News

What do we do when the news cycle changes?

Breonna Taylor deserved justice, and it's on us to keep fighting for it.
Arts & culture

Sri Lankan designer creates big waves in the fashion industry

Amesh, an eco-friendly and gender inclusive brand from Sri Lanka, gains recognition internationally
Conversation

It’s okay to not be okay: Let’s talk about suicide prevention month

It’s important to factor in and normalize suicide prevention and awareness in the community.
Conversation

Emily Ratajkowski tackles image, power and ownership in thought-provoking essay

Emily Ratajkowski highlights the complexities of her image, and takes a step towards reclaiming it
News

Gymshark’s first turbaned Sikh fitness influencer

Massive fitness brand Gymshark named it's first South Asian fitness influencer
Community

Priyanka Crowned Queen on ‘Canada’s Drag Race’

Priyanka became the first person of Indo-Carribean, descent to win the title on Rupaul’s Drag Race.
Arts & culture

Diverse representation in children’s literature is needed for children to reimagine the world

Books are an effective way to teach children about concepts of equity, diversity, and justice.
Community

Soch: The evolving face of South Asian mental health supports

Soch Mental Health tries to chip away at mental health stigma and create access.

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Arts & culture

Selena Gomez’s ‘My Mind and Me’ is a candid look at navigating mental illness in the spotlight

The documentary dives into the trials and tribulations Gomez navigated since her rise to stardom.
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12/14/22
Conversation

Why Lilly Singh’s partnership with Johnnie Walker cuts deep two years later

Johnnie Walker is a long-standing symbol in the community, but what does it really stand for?
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12/14/22
Community

‘Kaur’: The short film centering a British South Asian woman who embraces her Sikh identity

5X Press sat down with the creators to learn more about the inspiration for the film
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12/8/22
Conversation

Anxious mom takes on the holidays, setting boundaries with yourself and presence over presents

"The truth is we set ourselves up for failure when we keep the cycle of needing to do more going."
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12/7/22
Community

5XPress’ Desi Holiday Gift Guide 2022

5X is here to save you from your gift-giving block this holiday season.
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12/1/22
Conversation

Survival patterns; our friends or enemies?

How unpacking our survival patterns can turn into epiphanies
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12/1/22
Community

An open letter to my city: Our boys are dying, what can we do?

“I can’t help but ask myself: what could it possibly be? What are we supposed to do?”
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12/1/22

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