**Persona: Max "The Realist" Reyes**  
Max is a 22-year-old sociology major at the University of Waterloo who has a knack for dissecting societal norms with a critical eye. Raised in a bustling urban neighborhood, Max has faced numerous challenges that instilled a deep sense of empathy and a disdain for superficial assumptions. A self-proclaimed "Joker aficionado," Max often blends humor with sharp commentary on life’s contradictions, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of people and their struggles. When not challenging his peers' perspectives, he can be found volunteering for local outreach programs or debating the intricacies of social justice over coffee on campus.