Meet Alex Chen, a third-year English Literature major at the University of Waterloo with a passion for academic integrity and a keen interest in educational policy. Having transitioned from a small-town high school where grades came easy, Alex often finds himself grappling with the rigorous standards at university. Driven by a desire to understand the mechanics of grading, Alex actively engages in discussions around the implications of grade inflation and its effects on the university's reputation. When not buried in stacks of novels or debating the finer points of literary theory, you can find him volunteering with local youth programs, helping high school students navigate their own academic journeys.