Hunt for the best: Burgers of Burnaby campus

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Written and photographed by: Gene Cole

A&W

What? The Double Teen Burger

Price? $7.99

This fast food company is not exclusive to SFU, but it’s a beneficial starting point for this spread of reviews, because A&W doesn’t make an inherently bad burger. Its beef is decently sized, despite being somewhat dry without its condiments, sauces, and unexciting fast-food cheese. Its veggies (particularly the lettuce and white onion) don’t add a lot of flavour, but they make for a nice crunch and texture. The biggest issue I could think of is that the bacon strips are rather small and unsubstantial, but that isn’t unexpected in a fast-food burger.

Altogether, it’s a fully acceptable burger, and if there weren’t other places to get one on campus, I would never feel bad ordering one. However, it’s hard to justify a walk to A&W for its burgers when there’s access to more interesting and memorable burgers nearby.

Rating: 2.5/5

Club Ilia

What? The Graduate Burger

Price? $15

You might not consider this restaurant a burger outlet, but rather a place for plated dinners and alcoholic drinks. However, within Club Ilia’s wide menu, the burgers fit in fairly well. The Graduate is a clean, pub-style burger, held together by a bun that’s hard on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The veggies definitely make up most of its mass, but the beef is wide and flavourful enough that it doesn’t feel like a steep majority. Its veggies also seem slightly fresher than the other burgers reviewed here, benefiting from restaurant standards.

The biggest disappointment is the caramelized onions, which felt tasteless enough that I’d forgotten them halfway through my meal. It definitely isn’t high-class, and perhaps not worth its higher cost, but it’s exactly what you’d expect to see accompanied by cocktails at a nice restaurant.

Rating: 3/5

CaliBurger

What? The Cali Double (featured image)

Price? $5.99

As a burger joint, CaliBurger is an oddity, being both highly unique and substantially mediocre. The burger is very thin and tall, making it difficult to eat when removed from the snug and aesthetically pleasing half-wrapping it’s served in. Much of the height is due to the veggies, which are fine, but definitely overshadow the beef. The cheese also deviates the most from the other burgers I’ve reviewed; it’s thick, has a powerful (but not unpleasant) flavour, and is melted to a point where it feels more like a sauce.

The one part of the burger I can confidently describe as positive is the grilled onion, which adds a good layer and texture, but otherwise the sandwich feels more unusual than specifically good. I’d hesitate to call it bad, but its atypical style makes me not feel a desire for more.

Rating: 2.5/5

Junction 65

What? Double Bacon Cheddar Burger

Price? $8.79

After taking the place of what used to be Triple O’s, it’s both surprising and relieving just how fantastic these burgers are.

Here you have a crisped bun that tightly holds an exceptionally large burger, where the surplus of good beef takes up most of the mass and flavour. Its lettuce and tomato aren’t exceptional, but they add a smooth crunch to the sandwich, helped further by some pickle slices. The cheese is an unexciting, pre-sliced square like the others, but it melts onto the patty really well and nicely fits the sandwich. To top it off, the bacon is surprisingly prominent and properly chewy in exactly the way I would want it to be on a burger.

Altogether, it makes a sandwich that’s satisfying in a way the other burgers on campus fail to accomplish.

Rating: 4.5/5

Senate debates the creation of a school of environmental science at SFU

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By: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor

A lengthy debate around the motion that “the Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors the establishment of a school of environmental science within the Faculty of Environment” was tabled by the Senate Committee on University Priorities (SCUP) during the SFU Senate meeting held on June 11.

The proposal to establish the School of Environmental Science within the Faculty of Environment had been previously reviewed and approved by SCUP during the previous Senate meeting held on May 16. The school would host the environmental science undergraduate program along with the joint SFU/BCIT Graduate Master of Science in Ecological Restoration.

The undergraduate program was introduced in SFU in 2009 and has been a part of the faculty of environment since its inception. The creation of a new unit structure, in the form of a department or a school, to house the growing program was recommended by an external review in 2015, and an earlier one in 2006.

Following the motion regarding the establishment of the new school of environmental science on the June 11 meeting, several senators expressed their concerns on the matter.

Opening the discussion, Claire Cupples, having acknowledged the “valid desire of the faculty” to establish such a school, called the motion “premature.”

“Discussions with greater depths between the different faculties of sciences and environmental science are needed.” – senator Claire, Cupples, Dean of Faculty of Science

Responding to senator Cupples’ comments, senator Daniel Leznoff also acknowledged the FENV’s efforts. Leznoff, who was the neutral internal member on the external review committee that recommended the establishment of the school, expressed his support for such a department or school. He also pointed out the lack of support from other academic bodies, such as the department of biology and the Faculty of Science. Leznoff continued to explain that “a program of environmental science is interdisciplinary in nature,” and that currently the interdepartmental support for the new school was lacking.

The need for interdepartmental support and the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to the program was echoed by several other senators, such as Nancy Forde, Tracey Leacock and John Stockie.

Stockie also raised concerns regarding the governance of the proposed school. He focused on the suggested method of cross-appointing instructors from different faculties to staff the new school, pointing out that the plan did not have a well-defined and detailed method to do so. “Cross-appointments are fraught with difficulties unless there is a very clear idea upfront,” said Stockie.

Jon Driver and Jeremy Venditti, resource persons on the proposal for the school of environmental science, stressed the need to establish the school soon. Venditti, after acknowledging the concerns around the proposal and agreeing that “the program is inherently interdisciplinary,” pointed out that the original proposal was written in 2015.

“The students of the environmental science program need action now, rather than years of deliberation.” – Jeremy Venditti, director of environmental science program

Driver also pointed out that the students of the environmental science program needed a departmental structure and asked if the issue should be opened beyond the Faculty of Science.

Venditti also replied to the concerns regarding the lack of details on the administration of the proposed school. He pointed out that the plan was not as detailed yet, to allow flexibility and decision-making power to the future appointees. “People will have their own ideas on how to guide their units, and since they will administer it, it should depend on them,” said Venditti.

Following an hour-long debate, the motion was tabled in the meeting.

At the Rogers Arena

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June 16, 2018

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By: Hannah Davis

Rogers Arena is one of the more spacious venues in downtown Vancouver, and it’s perfect for accommodating lavish performances. I’m here to see Stars on Ice with my family, a tour which showcases athletes from current and past Canadian Olympic skating teams. We bought tickets mostly to see Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir perform; like so many other Canadians during this year’s Olympics, we were awestruck by the duo and excited to have the chance to see them live.

Accessibility: C

My primary complaint with Rogers Arena is that they need to re-evaluate the way they let guests into the venue. We arrive only a few minutes before the show is set to start, but there is still an enormous crowd of people outside the arena. It’s as if they have not even opened the doors yet. We join the crowd, and I am squished between grumpy people who wonder aloud, “Why is it taking so long to get inside?” I quickly become one of these grumpy people. We inch our way towards the entrances, and very slowly and (sort of) surely, we finally make it inside.

Once inside, there are plenty of washrooms and places to get snacks and drinks. Unfortunately, almost everything requires at least a short wait. When attending a show or concert here, encountering crowds is inevitable, unless you have one of those fancy season-ticket holders boxes at the top of the arena. I hear rumours that those rooms have their own couches, fridges, professional massage therapists, and machines that dispense diamonds for free.

Rogers Arena appears to be accessible to those with reduced mobility. According to their website, most of their entrances have a wheelchair-access point as their building is equipped with elevators and ramps. Unfortunately, I was unable to spot any gender-neutral washrooms.

Atmosphere: B

From the glass cases in the halls that display old jerseys to the framed portraits of famous hockey players on the walls, Rogers Arena is truly fitted for hockey. You can never forget that Vancouver is the home of the Canucks once inside, and the venue gives any event a deeply sporty and Canadian undertone.

Performances and music: A-

Skaters on this year’s Stars on Ice team include Patrick Chan, Eric Radford, and the aforementioned Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. They all dazzled on the ice, and the crowd was equally excited by every performance, cheering loudly at the conclusion of each routine. The skating was beautiful and the athletes truly demonstrated the energy and artistry that goes into skating, both in pairs and individually. I heard music that I loved, and discreetly tried to Shazam each new song without blinding the people behind me with the light from my phone screen. Despite my attempts to Shazam all the new music I was hearing, my phone and data connection failed to deliver, and I was unable to find out the names of the beautiful new tunes that caught my ear.

There were, however, some odd aspects to Stars on Ice. The show was heavily sponsored, and so there would be ads midway through the performances. I feel confident in deducing that the show’s biggest sponsor was the chocolate company Lindt. During the intermission, children (yes, children) walked through the arena with plastic bags in their hands and distributed chocolate to everyone in the audience. It was surprising and unusual, but also very delicious. Nice marketing, Lindt — it was weird, but I think it worked.

Overall, I give this venue a B- for its Canadian undertones, spaciousness, and consistent success at bringing some awesome acts to their stage. Minus a letter grade, though, for the sardine-can method of ushering people inside.

WHAT GRINDS OUR GEARS: Dentists asking questions while they have their hands in our mouths

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Written by Liam Wilson, Peak Associate

Look, dude, I don’t even really want to be here anyways. I just come here to feel bad about not flossing enough and then have you clean my teeth so that they don’t fall out of my head.

You’re not even all that involved in my life. I don’t know why you care about how my schooling is going or if I have any hobbies.

But more importantly, even if you do care, how am I supposed to answer you when you have your hands in my mouth? I can’t properly answer you without biting down and sending bloody finger chunks all over the room. If I do try to answer you without moving my lips and teeth, I just sound like a zombie who had a stroke. You can’t understand what I’m saying. Nobody can understand what I’m saying. Even if you ask me yes or no questions, I can’t nod or shake my head for fear of bumping your hand and giving myself an unnecessary root canal.

I can take the chastisement over my brushing habits. I even enjoy getting that new toothbrush at the end of the appointment. But while you’ve got your hands in my mouth poking at my gums with Satan’s pitchfork, please, please, please let me suffer in silence.

World News Beat

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June 15, 2018

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By: Trevor Steele, SFU Student

Ethiopia accepts peace deal to end twenty year dispute with Eritrea

Ethiopia’s recently elected government has announced that it will accept a 2002 ruling over disputed territories on its border with Eritrea, a decision which puts the territories under the control of Eritrea. The agreement ends a dispute dating back to a 1998 border war between the two nations, which resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of people. Eritrea declared its independence from Ethiopia in 1993, and its government has since used the hostility to justify an indefinite period of mandatory military service, which has led to mass migration out of the country.

With files from BBC News.

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, dead at 61

Chef, writer, and travel host Anthony Bourdain was found dead at age 61 from an apparent suicide in his hotel room in France on June 8. He rose to fame in 2000 with his memoir Kitchen Confidential, which exposed the hidden side of professional kitchens. This led to a series of hit television shows centred around food, travel, and culture. Bourdain had struggled with alcohol and drug addictions for much of his life.

With files from The New York Times.

Trump’s trade war

The United States recently moved to implement steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, prompting news of retaliatory tariffs on US goods. As a number of the world leaders concerned met at this week’s Group of Seven meetings in Quebec, they appeared to be moving towards a compromise by publishing a joint document affirming their commitment to international trade rules. Yet, minutes later, the US president retracted his endorsement of the document and threatened to escalate already frayed relations by imposing tariffs on foreign automobiles.

With files from The Economist.

The World Cup kicks off in Russia this week

While the soccer tournament is surrounded with some controversy over issues of racism and violence from Russian fans, it begins on June 14 in Russia with a match between the hosts and Saudi Arabia. This World Cup will see some notable absences from usual participants such as Italy and the Netherlands, along with new additions to the Fifa rules such as the allowance of video review. 32 nations, including favourites Germany, France, Spain, and Brazil, will work towards making it to the July 15 final in Moscow.

With files from BBC News and The Guardian.

Album Reviews

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By: Neil MacAlister, Geron Malbas, and Courtney Miller

Streams of Thought, Vol. 1 by Black Thought and 9th Wonder

Black Thought is one of the greatest living rappers, hands down. His work as frontman for the Roots has been immaculate for more than 30 years, but his solo output has been scarce. Following a live-recorded mixtape with J.PERIOD a few years ago, Streams of Thought, Vol. 1 is the second Roots-less project Black Thought’s released in his entire career.

Streams of Thought finds him in the same ‘grown-man rap’ lane as Jay-Z and Phonte on their latest projects, and like his aging contemporaries, the 46-year-old veteran is bringing a perspective of wisdom and experience to a genre that’s often dominated by the younger up-and-coming. For this EP, Black Thought teamed up with 9th Wonder, one of the most illustrious producers in hip hop, and the pairing works perfectly. 9th’s sample-heavy, neo-soul production is nothing short of spectacular, giving Thought free reign to exercise his impeccable lyricism, considerable vernacular, and mind-bending rhyme schemes. The combination of two of the genre’s most revered artists could only lead to a truly magnificent EP, and input from Rapsody, Styles P, and the Soul Council certainly doesn’t hurt. – NM

ye by Kanye West

There’s a lot wrong with ye, just like there’s a lot wrong with Kanye West right now. West went from being a somewhat problematic egomaniac to a dangerously ignorant, MAGA hat-wearing lunatic, and his public image has never been more divisive. His only saving grace would have to be his music, but ye is not the redemptive arc we asked for: the album is the off-the-cuff ramblings of a mentally unstable man, and at no point does West come close to justifying his offensive remarks. Instead, he simply expresses himself the only way he knows how: through beautiful music.

Ye was crafted a few weeks prior to its release, and it shows, mostly in the frequently sloppy writing. But despite its immense flaws, I haven’t been able to stop listening to it since it dropped. From the production to the sequencing, the Cudi hums to the gospel of Charlie Wilson, this album is yet another West masterpiece. West lays his psyche barer than he has since 808s & Heartbreak, even if that psyche is problematically ill-informed. Despite this, ye somehow manages to outweigh its many lows with its soaring highs. There’s no redemption in ye: there’s simply a seriously damaged man, expressing his damage in the most beautiful and captivating of ways. – NM

Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino by Arctic Monkeys

Back in 2013, their album AM took the world by storm, presenting a sound that was dark, intense, and unequivocally rock. After taking a five-year hiatus, Arctic Monkeys returned to the music world with their sixth album Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino that turned their hard-rock trajectory around to one of lounge music. With their deviation away from the style that skyrocketed them into mainstream rock, should we have expected or even wanted this particular album?

The answer to both questions is yes. Their third and fourth albums, Humbug and Suck It and See, respectively, hinted at Arctic Monkeys’ desire to experiment with a more laidback and less guitar-heavy sound. Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino presents themes of science fiction, technology, and stardom, doing so through intricate lyricism and jazz-like instrumentation. Songs like “Four Out Of Five,” “The Ultracheese,” and “She Looks Like Fun” showcase an incredibly different sounding musical idea, but they leave behind a familiarity that’s distinctly Arctic Monkeys. The change in sound allows us, as fans, to grow with the band. While the album may be out of left field upon first listen, the multi-layered sound and Alex Turner’s vision will reveal themselves once you give it a chance. – GM

Love Is Dead by Chvrches

For an album that opens pretty strongly, Love Is Dead really fizzles around the ninth track, dropping first down to mediocre, then down to awful, and then burbling back up to just below “ugh.” If I could only evaluate the first nine songs, this album would be a solid indie synth-pop record, but God, those last four songs really did it in.

“Graffiti” brings you into the album with a strong up-tempo jam that sounds like it’ll be a staple at concerts, with lyrics meant for crowd sing-alongs. This upbeat rhythm continues through “Get Out,” but “Deliverance” sees a tone change, getting a little deeper lyrically and a little more purposeful musically.

I have mixed feelings about “My Enemy” because I think it has the potential to be a really nice duet for the genre, but Matt Berninger’s featured vocals are extremely lacklustre. There’s also way too much of the echo effect in “Forever,” but it’s a decent tune if you ignore that.

For no reason should you listen to “God’s Plan.” It’s dissonant and cacophonous and simply does not work as well as somebody thought it did. It’s not worth the therapy you’ll need to purchase after this dumpster fire. – CM

Cinematic by Owl City

This sounds like it came out circa Ocean Eyes, only with more traditional instruments, and I am so here for it. Owl City’s gravitated away from his electronica roots in recent memory. This is a nice pseudo-throwback, with familiar Owl City-esque language, as he calls himself an “oddity” in the song “Fiji Water.”

“The 5th of July” tells the heartwarming story of how Adam Young, Owl City’s founder and primary member, was born. It’s both well-crafted, with a melody that suits the tone of the lyrics, and honestly penned. There’s a couple of songs like that; “Not All Heroes Wear Capes” is an ode to Owl City’s Superman, his dad.

There’s one particular lowlight that I’ll personally pass on, though it might be someone else’s jam. It wasn’t even bad, per se, but I found it unnecessary because I’ve never wondered whether Owl City should try to rap. If you have, give “All My Friends” a whirl. The alt version is better.

Other than that, imagine Ocean Eyes with a bit more maturity, a lot more honesty, some guitars, and that sweeping kind of cinematic artistry that defies explanation. Cinematic is a must-listen. – CM

Procrastination 105

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(HUMOUR) SFU’s most recent initiative focuses on teaching students everything they need to avoid learning as much as possible.

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Tips on what to wear at SFU

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By: Victoria Lopatka

Wear all-grey. Grey pants, socks, shoes, shirt, and backpack. That way, if you see someone you don’t like, you can just blend in with the architecture and avoid a conversation.

A giant plaid infinity scarf that covers your entire body. Those things are comfortable as heck and you deserve that level of comfort when you go to class.

A dog costume. You’ll get more affection, garner more attention, and make more friends than you would as a human.

Heelys (I think that’s what they’re called? Those shoes with little wheels in the sole?) You’re walking to the 145 bus stop, and you see it blinking to turn out of the loop and leave. Luckily, you’ve got your Heelys, and you slide (roll? wheel? slip?) right up to the bus doors. (The bus driver will probably leave you behind anyways, but whatever.)

An all-plastic outfit. This one’s for the rainy days so rainy that your normal rainy day clothes do nothing to protect your soft, sensitive skin. It keeps you 100% dry and is great for gross Burnaby Mountain weather(. . . until you end up looking like Kim Kardashian’s feet in those clear YEEZY boots.)

A hoodie with a complete map of SFU on the back. This one will be helpful for fall, when freshmen will be wandering around asking where C9001 is. This way, you can keep your earbuds in and focus on your morning coffee, while your hoodie does all the socializing for you.

Office-appropriate formal wear. This one is to blend in with the Beedie students so that they don’t try to feast on your soul.

Anything but those brown fur-lined slippers with the hard sole. Do you know the ones I’m talking about? I think they sell them at Costco and probably the Ugg store. I see people wearing these outside all the time, including on rainy days, and I need an explanation for why anyone thinks that’s a good idea. The moment those get wet you’ve committed to spending the entire day smelling vaguely like a wet sheep. Just wear some runners!

An SFU hoodie from departments like Microbiology or Engineering. People will think you’re smarter than you really are.

Your pyjamas. (This one isn’t even a joke.)

You don’t deserve forgiveness if you can’t take no for an answer

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Written by Stefanie Baltasar, SFU Student

Asking for forgiveness takes strength. But deserving that forgiveness? That’s even harder. Sure, you can spend a night thinking about the mistakes you made, and realize that you actually do need to apologize. However, it is entirely up to the other person whether they forgive you or not. Begging, crying, pleading — all tactics that the other person can see through. What matters isn’t asking for forgiveness, but what you do to earn it.

Those people in movies who claim they’ve changed — without showing any damn character development — are the ones you scream at the main character to avoid. You facepalm so hard when the protagonist actually says “I forgive you.” This usually happens so that the protagonist says “yes” to the wrong person to drive the right person to speak up.

For example, look at The Ugly Truth (2009) starring Katherine Heigl and Gerald Butler. Butler’s character, Mike Chadway, is trying to help Heigl’s character, Abby Richter, change for the sake of another guy. Naturally, their characters hate each other at first. Mike realizes his feelings before Abby, who doesn’t realize hers until after she tries dating the other guy. They get together at the end after fixing up all the misunderstandings.

There are other times when Person B, usually a male teenager or young adult, just won’t take “no” for an answer. Maybe all those hero movies where the main character never gives up and gets rewarded for it made this trope what it is. Person B just cannot believe they aren’t the hero of their own story, so they will keep hounding and hounding Person A to say, “I forgive you,” because isn’t that what’s supposed to happen?

In those hero movies where the main character doesn’t give up, it’s about that hero not giving up on themselves. They fight for other people, of course, but ultimately it’s all about them becoming better than they were before. The problem is that this trope, on the other hand, is about wearing another person down.

This trope, with some sad motherfucker weeping about how they’ve changed is in a way the antithesis to the hero movie trope of not giving up. It’s the difference between saying “I’ve changed” and saying “I’ve changed for you,” because the former is about self-improvement, while the latter is about dependence. I find it a bit wishy-washy to change for another person, because, let’s face it, that’s not going to lead to a permanent state of being.

There is no point in changing for the sake of another person if you aren’t also changing for self-improvement. That’s nothing more than a blatant appeal to someone else to get into their good graces. Sad boys aren’t thinking about avoiding making the same mistakes, or owning up to them. No, they’re thinking about how to get back into the girl’s pants or skirts.

In season 1, episode 13 of 13 Reasons Why, Justin Foley corners Jessica Davis as she’s about to get in her car and leave a coffee shop to beg for her forgiveness. A friend of Foley’s had sexually assaulted her at a party, and he had allowed it to happen instead of helping her. He spins some elaborate story about walking around the entire city, only to end up on a rooftop, crying. He then tearfully says that in the course of one night, he’s become a changed man. This is a classic example of a sad boy changing not for himself but for a girl, so she can forgive him and take him back. Thankfully, Jessica saw through his bullshit, got in her car, and drove away.

Even worse is the message such a trope broadcasts. Sure, you can be determined to reach your goal. Such determination is praiseworthy and should be applauded. But when your goal is another person and you’re not respecting their desires, that’s not praiseworthy — that’s slap-worthy. Sad “I’ve changed” boys can’t keep forcing kisses onto a girl they want to win back because they thinks she “wants” it.

If the girl doesn’t want to admit her “true” emotions, there’s probably a damn good reason. The guy they stopped interacting with was most likely being a dumb asshole who wasn’t showing them any fucking respect. When you can’t accept “no” for an answer, that’s not hero-worthy determination, that’s just plain disrespect. That’s akin to saying “I know what’s best for you, and it’s me.” What person enjoys being told that?

Actor’s Spotlight: Timothée Chalamet

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actor's spotlight — Photo courtesy of Elena Ringo

By: Tiffany Chang

You might vaguely remember him playing Matthew McConaughey’s son in Interstellar (2014), or his appearance in the critically acclaimed coming-of-age film, Lady Bird (2017). But this year, after being the youngest Best Actor Oscar-nominee in almost 80 years at 22 for his exceptional performance in Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me By Your Name (2017), American actor Timothée Chalamet is quickly rising to Hollywood stardom.

While watching him on-screen, the saying “age is just a number” definitely rings true. His evident ability to project dramatic emotion in such a beautiful way has not only earned him an Academy Award nomination, but also won him Best Male Lead at the 2018 Independent Spirit Awards as well as Breakthrough Performance at the National Board of Review. After seeing Call Me By Your Name, I immediately thought his portrayal of Elio Perlman was some of the best acting I had ever witnessed. It is hard to believe that someone only three years my senior possesses this incredible talent.

As a graduate of the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Performing Arts, his educational background further allowed him to make his mark in theatre, including the production Prodigal Son (2016) at the Manhattan Theatre Club, with one review from a Time Out New York critic stating that “Timothée Chalamet is a revelation, [giving] one of the most impressive stage debuts I’ve seen in years.”

Needless to say, Chalamet isn’t taking a hiatus any time soon. Other films he has lined up are Beautiful Boy (2018) starring alongside funny man Steve Carell where he personates a teen drug addict, to be released this fall, and The King, a Shakespeare-adapted Netflix project in the works.

I am in awe of this actor and would not hesitate to consider him a generational phenomenon. On the whole, I predict Timothée Chalamet becoming a household name in the near future.