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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

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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News

Scotland becomes first country in the world to make menstrual products free

Scotland leads the way with this crucial step in the right direction for women's health.
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12/1/20
Conversation

Decriminalizing drugs looks at addiction as a health issue instead of a criminal issue

Vancouver council voted to decriminalize the possession of illicit drugs on Wednesday, November 25th
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12/1/20
Conversation

Should we stop saying “Men are Trash”?

By saying men are trash, are we lowering the expectations of men?
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11/24/20
News

FIFA VP resigns after derogatory remarks about South Asians, LGBTQ folks, and women

England Football Association chairman and former FIFA VP resigned after making offensive remarks
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11/24/20
Conversation

The intergenerational impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Thirty years since its inception and the show is still remembered by millions, including my dad.
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11/24/20
News

Eva Longoria's comments ignite conversation about unity among minorities

Comparing and pitting minorities against one another is counterproductive and only helps the oppress
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11/18/20
News

Guess Who’s Back? CBC Teams Up with Jus Reign for a New Comedy Series

After a 2 year hiatus, Jus Reign is back with something to look forward to
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11/17/20
Arts & culture

The relevance of Veer Zaara 16 years after it’s release

The message is not only relevant but is also more important now than it has ever been.
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11/17/20
News

Here's what we learned from putting on a virtual festival

The 5X Festival team reflects on the journey to the Mainstage.
Read Article
11/10/20

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