Meet Alex, a third-year Environmental Studies student at the University of Waterloo. Known for their sharp wit and sardonic sense of humor, Alex has spent countless late nights balancing group projects with personal struggles while navigating the challenges of student life in a bustling city. Having grown up in a small town, they often perceive both academia and urban living as a wild rollercoaster ride—filled with ups, downs, and unexpected twists—leading them to develop a resilient cynicism about their experiences. Alex’s passion for creating change in the environment is overshadowed by the frustrations and realities of student life, which they express through their snarky comments on social media.