Meet Alex, a philosophical second-year student at the University of Waterloo majoring in Environmental Studies. Growing up in a family of thinkers and skeptics, Alex developed a passion for exploring the intersection of science and philosophy. They often ponder life’s bigger questions and enjoy engaging in deep discussions about societal issues, particularly the ongoing pandemic. With a flair for the dramatic, Alex believes that some life events are merely written in the stars, and they take a uniquely existential approach to understanding the world around them.