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Editor's Note

Editor's Note The wait is finally over – Lazy Faire’s summer 2022 issue is out now!

For university students, these four months are probably what we look forward to the most every year; it’s that time of the year when we’re free from pulling all nighters, the horrendous lines at Tim Hortons, Starbucks, and Panda Express, studying in SUB or the university’s many libraries, and, most importantly, the stress from exams.

What are your plans for the summer? Some students relax and take time to travel, hang out with friends and party, or go back home to their families.

Others work in retail part-time or have a full-time internship or co-op placement. Also, shout-out to the students who decide to take spring/summer classes – I don’t know how you do it.

For this issue, Lazy Faire Magazine is proud to explore the theme of “ALL THINGS SUMMER,” diving into topics like recruitment, entrepreneurship, life after graduation, and tips for the summer. In this issue, among other things, learn more about the biases present in recruitment as well as the challenges that international students face finding jobs.

Explore the advantages/disadvantages of taking a break or getting straight into work right after graduation. Also, connect with the UAHRMA and learn about how you can get involved with the club this upcoming school year.

Lastly, hear more from Ghalia Aamer, an Alberta School of Business student and founder of TalkMaze, a company dedicated to “changing the status quo,” and providing ”access to high quality public speaking and debate training.”

Lazy Faire looks to recognize and feature impactful students on the cover of our magazine. If you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their accomplishments, please feel free to connect with us through email or our social media platforms.

On behalf of the Lazy Faire team, welcome, and thanks for taking the time to join us on this journey.

We’re excited to share quality content for business students by business students. Read on ahead!

Red Enorme Editor-in-Chief

VP Marketing

VP Operations & Finance

VP Editorial

Melanie Mah

Janet Dhanoa

Vaneeza Asif

Photographers

Social Media & Website Director

Writers

Kevin Wilianto Martin Bendico

Justin Fong

Designers

VP Arts & Design

Harkeerat Brar Catherine Gorman

Kim Tinana

Greg Choi Liezl Ubaldo Saima Jahan Liza

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Table of Contents

CONTENTS 06 07 08 09

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Meet the Team Opinion

Int'l Student Job Hunting Social Studies

Biases in Recruitment Thought vs Thought

After Grad: Break vs Work

Student Spotlight

Ghalia Aamer

13 15

Miscellaneous

17

Miscellaneous

Club's Corner

UAHRMA

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Summer Cocktail Ideas

16 Top Summer Activities Miscellaneous

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Meet the Team

MEET THE TEAm Meet the Team Red Enorme ​Hey everyone! I’m Red, Lazy Faire’s editor-in-chief for the 2021/2022 school year! I am an accounting co-op student in my fourth year of studies. Being a part of Lazy Faire provides me with so many opportunities to not just lead an awesome team, but to connect and build relationships with students and faculty members! The team and I are so excited to relaunch Lazy Faire for the year and are truly excited to take this challenge on. Outside of school, I love to hang out with friends and family, watch shows on Netflix, travel and take pictures, and try out new restaurants and food! Also, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime!

Martin Bendico Hi, I’m Martin. I am a third-year business law major. As a photographer for Lazy Faire, I am looking forward to meeting new people and strengthening my photography skills. In my free time I enjoy playing chess and boxing.

Kim Tinana Hello! My name is Kim and I am a BTM major and an Accounting minor. I am excited to be this year's VP Arts and Design and given the opportunity to work with talented people. On my free time I like to design interface mockups while listening to podcasts.

Saima Jahan Liza Hi, I’m Saima. I am a MSc student in the Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science (Plant Science) program. I am Working as a writer at Lazy Faire and writing gives me a lot of joy from my inner self. My hobbies include gardening, cooking and painting. I believe plants can give you a peace of mind whenever you look at them. I am a sole plant lover and always try to know more about them. I also like to travel and try new cuisine at new places.

My ultimate enjoyment is cooking for my family and friends on any special occasions and hanging out with them so that I can enjoy all the moments I have cherished in my life.

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Opinion

Challenges International Students Have Finding Jobs Written by Vaneeza Asif Designed by Catherine Gorman

International students face a unique set of challenges when it comes to job searching. For those pursuing degrees such as business and engineering, job searching can be especially challenging given the fact that students need to juggle networking, resume structures, interviewing formats and of course, the legal issues that come with recruitment.

Beginning with the more or less benign issues, cultural differences is something that international students face when job hunting. These cultural differences extend to how international students network with Canadian professionals, how they create and format their resumes, and how they conduct themselves in interviews. Networking is considered more important in the hiring process in North America than, for example, Asia. Its importance is so great that oftentimes, those with more charisma will have better luck in their networking endeavors compared to individuals who are just as qualified, but may be less outgoing.

It also helps to understand the local culture and terminology, and international students may find themselves lacking in these areas. These differences may extend over to interview settings, and they may be exacerbated by the lack of social cues that would normally be available in public networking events.

The other challenge is that of legal concern.

International students (barring certain circumstances)

are on study permits. However, this permit does not automatically allow students to work in Canada, and in some cases, if a student is found working off campus on a study permit, they will be asked to leave the country. However, students who are enrolled in a full time post secondary program, with intent to acquire a certificate, degree or diploma, are permitted to work off campus. Despite this, many employers may still be biased towards Canadian students to avoid any complications. Employers may also opt for Canadian citizens, as many students under student permits are not allowed to work over 20 hours a week. International students looking to gain internship experience before graduation may find it challenging without a work permit. After the student graduates, they will either need a work permit to work or will need to enroll in more postsecondary studies.

The challenges faced by international students when it comes to recruitment are half benign, in that they can be overcome quite easily via their school’s employment resources and the internet.

For instance, students are able to register for mock interviews, attend several networking events until they are familiar with the local culture and reformat their resumes to match local conventions. On the other hand, legal concerns are out of hand for many. The law is the law. The best case here is to read up on what you can and can’t do on your permit, and use your school’s resources to learn more about your options.

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Social Studies

Biases in Recruitment Whether implicit or explicit, one cannot deny the existence of various serious biases in recruitment and hiring. Rather than listing all the biases, I think it’s important to discuss the roots of these biases and their implications. Biases can take many forms, but can typically be categorized into the following: conformity bias, affinity bias and the halo effect.

Conformity itself can be defined as a tendency to “fit in”. In this case, a hiring manager will look for features and traits in the applicant that will allow them to fit into the work environment, regardless of their skills and experience. This bias can take forms such as racial, gender-based, personalitybased etc. For example, a hiring manager may hire a certain personality based on the fact that everyone else in the office has a similar personality. While this action is largely implicit, it isn’t without reason. Office culture can impact individual performance - if the culture is particularly individualistic, then a chatty applicant may not be a good fit. The implications here are clear: a qualified applicant will not be selected simply due to their personality. However, this type of bias can restrict the types of perspectives that are present in the workplace. Selecting individuals based on personality over their experience or skills can create a sort of herd mentality in the workplace, in which process improvements may be limited.

Affinity bias, though similar to conformity bias, is distinct in the sense that it is slightly more implicit.

In this case, a hiring manager will look for traits that they find (and like) within themselves. This type of bias can take similar forms as conformity bias, but

can be more easily recognized by the hiring manager. For example, a hiring manager may enjoy talking about hockey and this information would only be known to applicants who have networked with them prior to the interview. Once again, the qualifications of the applicant are being given lower priority than their ability to small-talk with the hiring manager. As with conformity bias, this can reduce the diversity of perspectives in the workplace as everyone is more concerned with mirroring their superiors.

The halo effect can be defined as the inclination to take a single or few favorable traits and using them to define the applicant’s entire personality. This type of bias ignores the applicant as a whole in favor of creating a persona using a few favorable traits that may outweigh everything else. For instance, if the hiring manager finds the applicant attractive, they may ignore all the negative traits of the applicant All three aforementioned biases can be encountered in several ways. It is important to note that biases - in general - are neither good nor bad.

However, when biases are based on misinformation or fallacious reasoning (such as recruitment inequality), they are referred to as “maladaptive biases” and it is important to recognize these biases in our co-workers as soon as we spot them. Though biases can help us to make efficient hiring decisions, we must also be aware of our fallacious reasoning and the potentially harmful effects of our biases.

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Thought vs Thought

Taking A Break After Graduation Written by Liezl Ubaldo Designed by Harkeerat Brar

Yay! You’re graduating and are excited to put your undergrad behind you to begin your career – or maybe you plan to go to grad school. Either way, graduating from university is a major milestone that should be celebrated. Read on to find out the advantages of taking a break after graduation.

Go travel and do volunteer work with an organization or a cause you’re passionate about. Learn about people who live different realities, gain inspiration and absorb new experiences. Who knows? Traveling might inspire you with a new business idea, or refresh you with a new drive and motivation.

A Time for Soul Searching

Personal Development

If you don’t know what you want to do for a career, why not take some time to figure it out first without the distraction of exams, deadlines, or other job responsibilities? It’s so easy to be distracted by the tasks that are in front of us without seeing the bigger picture of why we’re doing them. Taking some time off without those distractions and noises can help you focus on discovering what’s important to you, what you want to achieve, and what motivates you. Finding your purpose and setting new goals will allow you to make your next move feel intentional.

Taking a gap year doesn’t necessarily mean you should be unproductive. You can use this time to build up your skills and experiences— whether that’s through working odd jobs, pursuing a passion project, or volunteering in your community. This time is an opportunity to grow as a person, improve yourself and discover your passion. You can take an art class, learn photoshop, learn a programming language, or even start your own business!

The possibilities to learn and grow are endless and the skills and experiences you build can be really valuable and can help you stand out to future employers.

Travel. Travel. Travel.

Remember that backpacking trip to Asia you’ve been saying you’ll do since high school? Do that. Visit those cities, beaches, mountains, and historical sites you’ve been dying to go to. It’s harder to take long breaks to travel for leisure after entering the workforce. Don’t wait until you’re retired to start exploring new countries and cultures– you’ll probably be too old to enjoy it to the fullest.

A gap year should count towards something, whether self-discovery, satisfying your wanderlust, or personal development. You don’t have to follow the same path as everyone else to accomplish your goals or find your purpose. It’s OK to take your time to get there. For students graduating this year: I wish you good luck and success in your future endeavors!

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Thought vs Thought

Diving Straight Into Work Written by Saima Jahan Liza

Our head is always bombarded with questions about the career we will choose.

The questions not only come from our inner self but also people around us fills our brains with that too. But does it need to be our main goal while studying? A typical person in North America spends almost 16 years of their life studying. It looks like a lot of time only to prepare ourselves for a better work life. It is much appreciated to start a job right after graduation as a time gap in the resume is not a good thing. However, this thing is quite controversial and varies person to person.

While studying most of the students does part time job and summer jobs are also very familiar with students. Many of us want to take a break after graduation and go for traveling the world. Before starting a full-time job, this break can be great for the students and often this break makes the candidates more interesting to the employers. Sometimes the gap years can give us time to obtain various skills and specialties which eventually helps in getting our most cherished job. But it's important that if we take a gap year it needs to be properly described in the resume and proper explanations is always asked by the employers. It is a hole which can only be fulfilled with the right explanation and skills.

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between work and studies. An early career has lots of challenges but it is worth it. Getting our desired job is not that much easy. That’s the reason for job hunting right after studies is so important. A smart and strategic approach for job searching can makes this road easier. We need to remember that career path is not a bed of roses. The early we start the more we can get used to of it. Looking for a job is not a solo journey. A strong network build up is mandatory which can give us benefits right after our graduation.

There are a few tips for diving straight into work. It's always a best approach to look for the job portals every now and then. Working as a student in a part time form or seasonal form always gives extra experience even if that’s not a relevant field. Building a strong resume in a concise way is one of the key things while applying. The best part is making a lot of connections with the surroundings and that helps a lot in getting good recommendations.

Recruiters look for an attractive, up to date, accurate profile and that needs to be created before finishing the studies. Finally a confident person will always succeed and can start the work life even before others have been thinking about it.

It's always better to dive straight to work after studies. Starting jobs straight away has its own parks. Most of the career specialists suggest an immediate starting of work so that the resume becomes stronger, and we don’t have to explain any unnecessary gaps

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Student Spotlight

GHALIA AAMER Founder of

Meet Ghalia I’m Ghalia Aamer, founder and CEO of TalkMaze. I’m currently doing a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Management.

Alongside, I am also pursuing a Leadership Certificate and Certificate in International Learning. TalkMaze is a company that I started in 2020, and it provides public speaking and debate training around the world. Nowadays, I am mostly busy with the operations of TalkMaze, but I have been into entrepreneurship from a very young age. I started my first company at the age of 13, which was a tutoring service, that matched post-secondary students - who would be the tutors - to elementary, middle and high school students.

Can you tell us a little bit about TalkMaze?

I soon realized that not many schools offered public speaking classes or debate training and that a lot of students were

Ghalia Aamer founded TalkMaze in 2020 at age of 19 years old. graduating without the skills and resources necessary to communicate effectively. These are skills that are essential for everyone in every field, and yet I saw a discrepancy between the necessity and acquisition of these communication skills. So I started TalkMaze with the goal of giving students the opportunity to hone their communication skills. The main group of students that we work with are typically middle-school and highschool students. Our main program involves working with schools to implement or help improve their existing public speaking or debate programs. These students are also given the opportunity to utilize our one-on-one

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Student Spotlight

providing mentorship and funding for operating TalkMaze. Additionally, organizations around the world have also been very helpful in getting TalkMaze into their community - organizations such as Entrepreneurs’ Organization and G20YEA. I’ve also utilized the help of pitch competitions currently, I am working on forming my pitch for the Pitch Competition through Entrepreneurs’ Organization, and TalkMaze.

These pitch competitions offer mentorship and funding to winning contestants.

training, where they can be paired with a postsecondary student for direct feedback and instruction. And of course, we regularly post tips and tricks on our blog pertaining to public speaking and debate. These can be found on our Instagram page and our TikTok profile (@TalkMaze) We also work with underserved areas. For example, we are currently working with an organization in Rural India to help deliver public speaking programs. So, although our operations are mainly in North America, we do have training in developing countries as well.

Can you tell us a bit about your influences?

I was in debate in middle school and high school.

In high school, I also started coaching for debate at the middle school that I’d attended. It started with 20 students and it grew to about 80 students over the course of three years. Because of that sudden increase in participation, we did not have the resources or coaches to sustain that program.

Unfortunately, we had to deny some students their participation. That experience really changed my life. I saw the students that wanted to participate but were denied, simply on the basis that there was a lack of resources to sustain everyone’s participation in such a crucial program.

In addition to family and friends, the University has been very supportive in helping operate TalkMaze.

The organization eHub has been very helpful in

What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your entrepreneurial journey?

I would say the main challenge is definitely what is known as imposter syndrome. I often feel that I am too young to be a business owner. As my family doesn’t have a lot of entrepreneurship experience, it was a really difficult first step for me to take when I started my entrepreneurial journey at age 13, when I started my tutoring business. I wasn’t sure what needed to be done and how it needed to be done. I think the biggest challenge was believing in myself and thereby building my credibility with others as I am a young entrepreneur. Additionally, it’s also very difficult managing both school and entrepreneurship - yet at the same time, it’s nice to be able to take courses that complement what I am doing with my business.

How can students get involved with TalkMaze?

Follow our social media. All our handles are @TalkMaze. Check out our website if you are looking for one-on-one coaching for either yourself or on behalf of a group such as a student club or school debate team. We also partner with grassroots organizations to deliver public speaking programs to organizations. So if you are a leader of such an organization, we would love to work with you to develop or improve upon public speaking programs.

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Club's Corner

Human Resources Management Association (UARHMA) Written by Liezl Ubaldo

To share with you some advice told by one of my professors: the most important connections you make in your career are the ones you make while you’re a student. Business is about people and building relationships is what will open doors in your career. In this month’s Club’s Corner, I had the exciting opportunity to chat with Roweena Paramapathy, President of the University of Alberta

Human

Resources

Management

Association (UAHRMA) for the 2022-2023 year, on how UAHRMA builds bridges between students and professionals.

What is UAHRMA about?

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have their resumes reviewed by recruiters or representatives of organizations from different industries. Our second main event is a Mentorship Program where students have the opportunity to build a mentor-mentee relationship with corporates. We also host Case Competitions that focus on HR issues and “IT’S DEBATABLE” where teams debate over hot topic HR issues.

As the president of UAHRMA, what do you hope for students to gain from joining the club or participating in your programs?

UAHRMA connects students with the people side of business – everything Human Resources (HR).

We provide resources for students looking to explore careers where they can drive culture and business strategy and have a transformational impact on businesses and individuals. Our goal is to shine a light on HR and make sure that the HR field gains more recognition. Throughout the year we hold four main events. The first one is Resume Review Night where students from any major can

For the club members, I hope that they develop connections with other members or company representatives. I think joining clubs is the best way to do this and UAHRMA provides great opportunities to get to know other students in the business faculty and open doors to meet with recruiters from different companies. I also hope that club members gain valuable experiences and learn new skills that they can bring into the workforce – whether that be organizing an event,

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Club's Corner

learning time management, expressing their creativity,

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working on their writing skills, or even just meeting with corporates and developing those interpersonal skills and communication skills. Our events provide opportunities to network with other students and corporations. By attending our programs, we hope students gain new skills and meet new people while learning more about the field of HR.

What advice would you give to students looking to land an internship or a job after graduation?

My main advice would be to get involved, whether that’s through UAHRMA or any club that interests you. Clubs allow you to meet new people, try new things, and discover what you want to do. I also encourage students to have their resumes reviewed by someone in the same industry to know what those industries are looking for in a candidate and to know what will

Tell me about UAHRMA’s Mentorship

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their career goals, and possibly even do job

forward to in the coming year?

shadowing. So many of our students have received great resources and advice from their mentors. Some of them have even received job offers from their mentors, which is great to see. In the past, we’ve had representatives from many accounting firms, banks, consulting firms, and governments participate as a mentor for the program.

We’re hoping to bring in new events and do an HR Panel and a Mock Interview Night. The HR Panel will focus on HR–what it is, how to develop a career in it, the different areas that you can get into, and how important HR is to the business world. I’m also really excited about doing our events in person!

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Miscellaneous

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER TIPS FOR THE SUMMER When we think about seasonal depression, we usually picture the cold and dreary winters. In reality, seasonal depression (or seasonal affective disorder) can happen at any time of the year. The discomfort of the warmer temperatures, the excess pollen in the air, the lack of direction students may feel due to vacations and having pre-existing mood disorders can all be factors that contribute to seasonal depression. In this article, we outline some ways one can manage these feelings and enjoy summer a bit more.

When it comes to students, especially those in their adolescent years, summer can trigger feelings of directionlessness. High school students may feel lost after spending several months studying for their exams, and university students may feel disheartened after not being able to to secure a summer job or a seat in a certain class. For both, it may be helpful to mimic the structure that a job or a classroom provides by taking up a project. The project can be a fun gig or a skill towards your future career. In either case, you will want to refer to the “S.M.A.R.T” framework, which stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Your project goals should be specific enough to explain to a layman - this ensures that you understand that project and its outcomes thoroughly. It should also be measurable so that you are able to define its progress periodically.

Achievability depends entirely on your skillset, your attention-span and interest -- you know yourself best.

Relevancy is crucial to provide you with that regular motivation. If you don’t know why you are doing something, it becomes harder and harder to put forth any effort. And lastly, it should be time-bound so that you are consistent and motivated. This timeline should also be realistic.

When it comes to those who are sensitive to heat, it is important to know your triggers. For example, those who suffer from regular migraines, will get headaches from the sun. However, it is also possible for migrainesufferers to be more triggered by noise and/or feelings of claustrophobia in crowds, more so than sunlight. Excessive drinkers may develop alcoholic neuropathy and become more susceptible to heat intolerance in the summers, mostly due to excessive perspiration. Individuals with sensory issues may also find heat intolerable. And lastly, individuals who are simply out of shape may find higher temperatures more unbearable than those around them. For each case, it is important to determine your triggers so that you can avoid and/or manage them effectively.

Lastly, there is no shame in seeing a mental health professional when it comes to seasonal depression (or any mental health concern for that matter). You know yourself best, but your mental health professional often has the language and the tools to help you with your mental health concerns. Seeing a professional can be daunting, but treatments exist in many forms.

You may opt for group therapy, painting therapy, oneon-one counseling or even physical forms of therapy such as dance or yoga.

Caring for your brain is just as important as caring for your body. Don’t let the term “seasonal” stop you from getting the help you need. A leading cause of seasonal depression is pre-existing mood disorders, so it may not be as temporary as you may have been led to believe. Even so, you owe it to yourself to get the best out of your summer after an arduous year of school or work. Good luck!

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Top Things to Do This

Summer, the most cherished season for us Canadians while we struggle with long winters. Long hot days with plenty of sunshine is just what the doctor ordered.

When we think of summer, the word that pops into our minds is “enjoyment” and so we plan our summer accordingly. Let’s take a look at a few possibilities.

Traveling is one of the most popular ways to enjoy summer. If you are to visit places from your bucket list, you must plan ahead and book early, as those flights and hotels fill up quickly. Local events can include live music concerts, folk festivals and food festivals that could make anyone, regardless of age, chipper. Attending these with friends and family can make these experiences all the more enjoyable and memorable. Alternatively, you can fill up the ol’ RV and take it for a spin and attend some more local festivals. Summer is ideal for outdoor activities and so “RV’ing” through the province and camping in the forests is the perfect vacation for the adventurous type. As you drive through the forests and the mountains, you could stop at a pond or lake and go fishing.

Canada is renowned for its many freshwater lakes. In addition to providing sustenance for your camping trip, fishing

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can be very relaxing and there is nothing like the taste of fresh fish caught only an hour ago. You could fire up the ol’ grill or simply create a fire and invite your friends and family out to a barbecue, with music, games and fresh fish. No doubt, the moment will be memorable and you might even make it a yearly habit. Along the way, you could have yourself a fill of food from almost every cuisine, given Canada’s multicultural nature. From Jamaican restaurants to French cafes, international food is available without getting on a flight.

Starting new hobbies is another way to spend your summer. I would recommend gardening. Summertime is the best time to grow your own vegetables and fruits in your backyard. And you can also add elegance to your yard by growing flowers for those perfect summertime vibes.

Gardening takes work, so you can ensure your summer is not aimless and with proper effort, your results will be bountiful. These plants can be be kept in your backyard, front porch or even inside your home depending on the nature of the plant. Help the environment and give yourself some mental peace by trying out gardening.

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Written by Saima Jahan Liza

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THREE REFRESHING SUMMER COCKTAILS Written by Vaneeza Asif Designed by Kim Tinana

Mezcal Negroni 1 oz Mezcal 1 oz Campari 1 oz Sweet Vermouth Orange Peel (garnish) Add mezcal, Campari and vermouth into a tall glass with ice, and stir.

Pour over ice.

Garnish with orange peel.

Cucumber Martini 3 Thick-cut Slices Cucumber 2 1/2 oz Gin 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth 3 Fine Slices Cucumber (garnish)

Pina Colada

Add the thick slices of cucumber. into a shaker and muddle.

Pout in gin and vermouth.

Add in about a cup of ice.

Shake for 30 seconds.

Serve with cucumber garnish.

4 oz Pineapple Juice 2 oz White Rum 2 oz Coconut Cream Pineapple Slice (garnish) Pour all ingredients into a blender, along with about a cup of ice.

Pulse till frothy.

Serve in tall glass, garnish with cocktail umbrella and pineapple slice.

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SUMMER 2022 ISSUE

Back Cover Art by Adrielle Aquino

ALBERTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 2022