BTS with The Strand

Back to school, not the K-pop version

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Advice you’d give to incoming students?

“learn your habits early (sleeping, eating, wake up, drinking tolerance, motivation) so you know how to change or keep it” – Anella Schabler, illustrator

“Sign up for as many 9am classes as you can. If you have an option of doing 6pm to 9pm labs, you should do it! You definitely won’t hate yourself for it.” – Kieran Guimond, Resident Scientist

“Put yourself out there!” – Wendy Wan, co-Design Editor

“DON’T SNOOZE YOUR ALARM JUST WAKE UP IT’S NOT WORTH THE EXTRA SLEEP” – Eugene, Slack User

“Please do not eat pre-made pasta salad from campus if you don’t want to be immediately violently sick.” – Charmaine, Associate Features Editor

“Take advantage of Ned’s vast, ever-changing menu – you will never get sick of it!” – Sara Q, Photo Editor


Best bathroom on campus?

“Gerstein ones are so cozy. Love the atmosphere” – Anella Schabler, illustrator

“Nice try. If you think I’d let everyone in on the #1 bathroom…” – Victoria Man, copyeditor

“The single person one next to the greenhouse in the Earth Science building. Worth the six flight of stairs you need to walk up “ – Kieran Guimond, Resident Scientist

“First-floor bathroom in the Wallberg Building. The walls are super nice and clean” – Wendy Wan, co- Design Editor

“I would tell you but unfortunately the bathroom just burned down in an electrical fire last night and they’re not gonna rebuild it” – Eugene, Slack User

“The definitely haunted bathrooms in the dingy basement of Larkin building. Make sure to bring a friend with you.” – Charmaine, Associate Features Editor

“The one in Isabel Bader Theatre – it is the perfect secluded space to do your business.” – Sara Q, Photo Editor


Favorite thing that happened over the summer?

“all the fun festivals and markets!” – Anella Schabler, illustrator

“saw many birds” – Kieran Guimond, Resident Scientist

“îLESONIQ!!!” – Wendy Wan, co-Design Editor

“Saw The Strokes perform live! Nearly died in the pit but it was worth it.” – Charmaine, Associate Features Editor

“When I sat in bird poo after waiting in a 40 minute line at the Taste of Danforth for a gyros <3” – Sara Q, Photo Editor


Barbie or Oppenheimer?

“barbs” – Anella Schabler, illustrator

“Barbie” – Kieran Guimond, Resident Scientist

“Barbie” – Wendy Wan, co-Design Editor

“A secret third movie (I haven’t seen either I just want to feel included)” – Eugene, Slack User

“Barbie! Greta can do no wrong.” – Charmaine, Associate Features Editor

“Barbenheimer..?” – Sara Q, Photo Editor


Back-to-school must have?

“google calendar” – Anella Schabler, illustrator

“the o r b” – Kieran Guimond, Resident Scientist

“A strong enough will that lasts through the winter.” – Victoria Man, copyeditor

“Your T-card” – Wendy Wan, co-Design Editor

“Whatever keeps you going on your worst day” – Eugene, Slack User

“Ibuprofen” – Charmaine, Associate Features Editor

“Sleeping mask for those 10 min power naps in every single location around Vic” – Sara Q, Photo Editor


What are you most looking forward to this school year?

“getting involved in my passion and broadening my connections (and raising that gpa)” – Anella Schabler, illustrator

“Reading Week” – Wendy Wan, co-Design Editor

“I’m always looking forward” – Eugene, Slack User

“Can’t wait to see all your hot takes in the features section. I love gossip and drama.” – Charmaine, Associate Features Editor

“Navigating through another year of Con Hall construction barriers” – Sara Q, Photo Editor