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Palestine: a cry for justice, empathy and understanding

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November 14, 2023
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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

Jasmine Sandlas, The PropheC, AR Paisley & more: Announcing the 5X Fest 2022 lineup

Who to expect at the Blockparty this year
March 30, 2022
Arts & culture

How Dev.D gave Devdas the transformation it needed

A reflection on the 2009 film Dev. D
March 29, 2022
Conversation

Sh*t you can't ask your parents: Living with your in-laws

A complicated answer to a complicated question.
March 28, 2022
What's trending

Discourses I hated: Violent incels, Deshaun Watson, & colonizers

The discourses I hated this week.
March 25, 2022
Arts & culture

What does the rising popularity of AP Dhillon mean for the future of Punjabi music?

AP Dhillon’s opening doors for young Punjabi artists to create a fresh, hybrid sound
March 24, 2022
Arts & culture

Can men really express their feelings?

A new production in town showcases a hilarious, heart-warming saga where men learn to finally emote.
March 24, 2022
Conversation

Why the Ukrainian refugee crisis should prompt us to check our internalized biases

Media coverage on Ukraine war has brought to light racism and bias.
March 22, 2022
Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: How to navigate through breakups

On learning to be alone.
March 21, 2022
What's trending

Discourses I hated: Casual racism, “Turning Red,” & the lies men tell

The things I hated and loved to hate this week.
March 18, 2022

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: “How should brown kids tell their parents that they are queer?...”

Advice from 5XPress writer & deputy editor Karan Saxena.
March 15, 2022
Community

Why seeing Blume on Sephora Canada shelves is so monumental

Taran and Bunny, the founders of Blume are making big strides in the wellness space
March 9, 2022
Conversation

Sh*t you can’t ask your parents: Let’s talk about sex, baby

"We are still conditioned to believe it’s wrong before marriage..."
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