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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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
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...
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
Conversation

My journey on medication: A little white pill and a decade of change

Your environment truly does make a huge impact on how your mental health medication affects you
Community

How son preference in the South Asian community contributes to the cycle of abuse and violence

The way we raise our sons plays a significant role in how we fail to protect our daughters
What's trending

A Halloween Hater’s guide for surviving spooky season

‘Tis the season of ghouls and goblins, but what do you do if you’re a certified Halloween Hater™?
Poetry

The Queen has died

Poetry

As history presses

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Poetry

Melody of Love

Arts & culture

Jab We Met: Celebrating the modern Bollywood classic 15 years later

The film still remains a beloved Bollywood movie with a great rewatch potential
Arts & culture

Hasan Minhaj’s latest Netflix special proves he is everyone’s favourite Jester once again

The King's Jester is a testament to Minhaj's ability to weave storytelling with social commentary
Conversation

Navigating mental health care when your diagnosis “doesn’t exist”

Being misdiagnosed for mental illness can have significant consequences for your healing journey.

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Conversation

“I’m just going to the library,” & other essential brown kid dating excuses

A roundup of the most outlandish excuses you’ve told your parents so you can date in peace.
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2/23/22
Conversation

An open letter from my womb to the aunties who don’t know how to mind their business

It seems important to give voice to the part of my body that you put the most emphasis on.
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2/23/22
Arts & culture

Digging deeper: why "Gehraiyaan" is more than its controversy

Shakun Batra’s latest film features a nuanced portrayal of grief, mental illness and family conflict
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2/22/22
News

International student organizations are stepping up to provide resources to help students achieve success in Canada

Former international students are creating resources for others due to their own experiences.
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2/17/22
Community

Bringing brown faces into queer spaces

How a performer from Bhatinda, Punjab is breaking barriers in traditionally white, queer spaces.
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2/17/22

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