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

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

November 3, 2022

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...

November 2, 2022

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

October 26, 2022

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

October 26, 2022

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

October 26, 2022

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™?

October 26, 2022

Poetry

The Queen has died

October 24, 2022

Poetry

As history presses

The latest in 5XPoetry

October 24, 2022

Poetry

Melody of Love

October 24, 2022

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

October 19, 2022

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

October 19, 2022

Conversation

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

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

October 19, 2022

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Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

We had 30k downloads and tons of engagement - but was it worth it?

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2/17/22

Conversation

Introduction: Sh*t you can’t ask your parents

An advice column for the things us brown kids can't talk to our parents about.

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2/14/22

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Discourses I hated this week: Feb 7-11

Things I hated and loved to hate.

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2/11/22

Conversation

South Asian women and the sexuality we’ve been taught to ignore

Exploring sexuality as a South Asian woman is complex and awkward when all we've known is shame.

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2/10/22

Conversation

Why we need trigger warnings on explicit content to avoid putting victims at further harm

Activists are calling for healthier and safer ways to speak about violence against women.

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2/8/22

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Discourses I hated this week: Jan 30 - Feb 4

Things I hated and loved to hate this week

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2/4/22

Community

Grassroots efforts to help South Asian truckers in B.C. underway

Community advocate seeks tangible change as labour issues lose traction due to white supremacists

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2/3/22

Arts & culture

Desi Me Dating: A South Asian dating show with a modern spin

A tell-all on the latest South Asian dating show

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2/1/22

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Discourses I hated this week: Jan 24-28

The things we hated this week.

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1/28/22

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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

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

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

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

A Halloween Hater’s guide for surviving spooky season

The Queen has died

As history presses

Melody of Love

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

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

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

All ARTICLES

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

Introduction: Sh*t you can’t ask your parents

Discourses I hated this week: Feb 7-11

South Asian women and the sexuality we’ve been taught to ignore

Why we need trigger warnings on explicit content to avoid putting victims at further harm

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 30 - Feb 4

Grassroots efforts to help South Asian truckers in B.C. underway

Desi Me Dating: A South Asian dating show with a modern spin

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 24-28

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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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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

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

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

A Halloween Hater’s guide for surviving spooky season

The Queen has died

As history presses

Melody of Love

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

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

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

All ARTICLES

Enhance, don't replace: 5 things we learned from building an app for our festival

Introduction: Sh*t you can’t ask your parents

Discourses I hated this week: Feb 7-11

South Asian women and the sexuality we’ve been taught to ignore

Why we need trigger warnings on explicit content to avoid putting victims at further harm

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 30 - Feb 4

Grassroots efforts to help South Asian truckers in B.C. underway

Desi Me Dating: A South Asian dating show with a modern spin

Discourses I hated this week: Jan 24-28

Browse by Topic

Our Sponsors

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