Cody Medina Profile Overview

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Freelance Writer

Cody was born on the western slope of Colorado. In his high school career, Cody was nominated and awarded the Amazing Youth Leadership Award by the HRC for establishing one of the first Gay Straight Alliances which then inspired the creation of several other GSAs on the western slope. Cody’s interest in environmentalism stemmed from that experience as well. Cody now resides in Oregon with his partner and beloved animals. He enjoys hiking, camping, running, climbing, watching movies, writing, reading, walking his dog, driving to the ocean, and hanging out with his friends when possible.
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NASA: Asteroid Could Still Hit Earth in 2068

The Apophis asteroid has been a well-known force by astronomers since 2004. For years, science has speculated that this skyscraper-sized asteroid could hit the earth. However, our planet has managed to elude this drifting assassin ever since its discovery. However, it has been taunting us with every passing year that goes by. It was previously […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Freelance Writer

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Satellite images capture wildfire devastation in Lahaina

The pictures showed widespread damage across the historic community from the wildfires on Maui, Hawaii. Satellite images captured the devastation on Maui on Wednesday after a wildfire tore through Lahaina, a popular vacation destination on the island’s west coast that was once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii. In an image from Maxar Technologies, the historic area of […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Freelance Writer

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Next Stop for Retired School Buses: Tiny Houses for Homeless Families

As finding an affordable home becomes increasingly more difficult, people are turning to alternative ways of living. For some, this means being able to convert a retired school buses into tiny homes. It can take a while to refurbish a school bus into a livable home. However, if you’re willing to try, the results can […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Freelance Writer

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Police Were Repeatedly Called To Man’s Gruesome Halloween Display

Halloween is one of the best times of the year. It allows us to channel the most creative sides of ourselves to get into the spooky spirit. However, some have an imagination so powerful that they take things to a new extreme. In 2020 a house was reported multiple times to local police. The reason […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Freelance Writer

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Plane passenger opens emergency exit for ‘a breath of fresh air’

Have you ever done something embarrassing at the airport before? Something so bad that you wanted to crawl under a rock and hide? Maybe you forgot your passport, ID, boarding pass, or which terminal to go to. These are all slightly embarrassing things to do and can definitely make your stomach tie into a knot. […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Freelance Writer

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“Psychologically Distressed” Tiger In Beijing Zoo Walks In Endless Circles In Small Enclosure

Going to your local zoo can be a rewarding experience. Being able to see wild animals up close and witnessing them is action eye-opening and educational. Some zoo’s offer the best programs for their animals to interact with the visitors. However, some zoos don’t quite meet the bar of expectation. Wild animals need proper care […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Freelance Writer

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The Perfectly Named Snow Moon Will Appear Later This Month

As January came to a close, we were given our first full moon of 2021. The wolf moon was fully illuminated in the starry sky on January 28th. Giving us a sense of hope for the coming year. Now that we are almost halfway through February, you won’t want to miss the next astronomical event. […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Freelance Writer

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World’s first face and hands transplant gives man a second chance at life

Medical technology has come a very long way in terms of skin grafts and transplants. These kinds of medical procedures involve painstakingly long hours to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. It takes patience, effort, skill, and multiple doctors and nurses. Transplants and skin grafts are life changing procedures, especially for burn victims. […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Freelance Writer