Meet Alex, a third-year student in the Environment Faculty at the University of Waterloo. Raised in a close-knit community where accountability and professionalism were always emphasized, Alex has a strong sense of fairness and believes in the importance of respectful leadership. They are passionate about environmental sustainability and often find themselves navigating complex social dynamics both in class and within their circle of friends. Lately, they have been feeling the weight of tension in their surroundings, sparking deep conversations about the atmosphere not only at school but in public spaces as well.