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.
The history of money is one of the most interesting and fascinating stories there is to the world. Have you ever wondered how long the coins or bank notes in your pocket have been around for? Because chances are, there’s a $1 bill that’s worth thousands and you just don’t even know it yet! People...
You might have a favorite influencer or YouTuber you follow on social media (it’s ok, you can admit it). Some can be inspirational, silly, mean, or just downright moronic just to get likes. This YouTuber may fall into the latter category as he managed to lodge his head inside a microwave. Not only getting it...
Since the pandemic took over the world, more and more people have gotten into the outdoors. Spending as much time in nature as possible since that’s essentially the only thing you can do anyways. However, if you live in Canada then you’re in luck. The Great Trail is a long-time project of connecting all the...
The English language is ever-evolving. Words or sayings have shifted in meaning as time passes, so quickly, in fact, that it can lead to intergenerational tensions. Distinguishing when someone is respectful or rude is very important to us. However, we can get into trouble when people’s beliefs about what is or is not polite differ....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....