Meet Alex, a thrifty university student who has mastered the art of scoring deals in a world of rising prices. A second-year Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, Alex is known among friends for their knack for finding discounts and utilizing apps like DoorDash to maximize their pizza intake on a limited budget. With a curious mind and a keen interest in economic trends, Alex often engages in witty discussions about inflation and its impact on student life, blending humor with a dash of reality.