ISSUE 23 — Boiling Point Editor-in-Chief Crystal Chambers
TEAM LEADS
Submissions/Editing Anoushka Gupta Layout Design Yuan Liu Art Yuan Liu Marketing Crystal Chambers Events Crystal Chambers
FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS Anonymous Anonymous Chris West Crystal Chambers Jeanne Xu
LAYOUT DESIGN Jeanne Xu Ella Tianyou Mi
Remy Sremcevic Yuan Liu
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Cover art Jessie Jiang
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR When we first proposed themes for this term, we were all in agreement that “Boiling Point” should be the July issue as a sort of acknowledgement and send-off to summer. In the literal sense, a boiling point refers to the high temperature that allows a liquid to boil and turn into vapor. In a more figurative sense, a boiling point can refer to the buildup and release of emotions after an intense situation. As such, this issue has works that delve into both of these meanings. From difficult situations and feelings, all the way to summer attractions that we flock to as a way to deal with or rejoice in the hot weather. Whether it’s the physical warmth of the upcoming August days or the metaphorical heat that comes from end-of-term business, hopefully you’ll find your cool amid all the boiling points!
Stay Frosty,
Crystal Cham(burrr)s 🥶 Editor-In-Chief. 3
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Boiling Point Spotify Playlist by the WatIsZine Team (feat. You guys!)
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Boiling in the Sun by Anonymous
Heat Dome by Chris West
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Embracing the Heat by Crystal Chambers
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A watched pot never boils; A watched heart never churns by Jeanne Xu
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Explore Canada: A Trip to the Falls by Anonymous
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CONTRIBUTORS Chris West Chris is a first-year computer science graduate student with an interest in AI and Computer Vision. He loves literature and is currently trying his best to learn how to read in foreign languages. He hopes to continue to share his work as he improves his skills over time! instagram: @christtofu
Crystal Chambers Crystal enjoys puns and has an obsession with taking photos of reflections (there is even a subtle one in the photos she submitted). When she isn’t scouting for her next reflection, she likes to start new projects involving arts and crafts. She currently has a dress and a jacket to complete, and will need some luck to finish them! instagram: @chamberrss
Jeanne Xu Masters of Accounting student, hobbyist content creator. I’d love to create something one day that inspires other people to make something inspiring themselves. website: https://cerisylia.com/ carrd: https://cerisylia.carrd.co/ 24
CREDITS Fire hearts by zolee https://www.onlygfx.com/heart-fire-png-transparent/ Stock pot by Bright.com https://bright.com/rental-product/stock-pot-40-quart/26655 Steam by WebStockReview https://webstockreview.net/explore/steam-smoke-png/ Timer by Dyke and Dean https://www.dykeanddean.com/products/kitchen-timer-withmagnet-light-blue Smoke by oyebesmartest https://oyebesmartest.com/photo/5054/smoke-png-smog-tran sparent-background-hd-8 Old factory light by Industville https://www.industville.co.uk/products/old-factory-slotted-pe ndant-15-inch-pewter-copper Gradients by mymind https://unsplash.com/photos/wHJ5L9KGTl4 https://unsplash.com/photos/KnUX9qtR_4E https://unsplash.com/photos/mI-bnIqbeZ0 Gradient by Nenad Novaković https://unsplash.com/photos/-hOTmloM77w Gradient by Luke Chesser https://unsplash.com/photos/zFaSM1hz02c
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Issue 23 July 2023