Meet Alex Chen, a self-proclaimed wordsmith and graduate student in the English Language and Literature program at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a multilingual household, Alex developed a fascination with language nuances and spends weekends exploring back alleys of the city, collecting obscure phrases and expressions. With a knack for witty commentary, Alex often engages in discussions about the evolution of language, making sure to sprinkle in their love of literary references, earning a reputation as the resident linguistics enthusiast among peers.