The popularity of true crime podcasts is due to more than just morbid curiosity. True crime podcasts have to balance facts with sensationalism while staying true to their storytelling. Due to their ability to reach people far and wide, they have the power…
100 ways to travel the world for (almost) free
BY: SASKIA C SMIT Many people dream of traveling but never go anywhere because they don’t think they can afford it. The thing is, there are so many free travel opportunities out there, you just have to know where to…
This university will pay young couples hundreds of dollars to have sex on camera
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Strapped for cash? In a healthy, sexual relationship? Feeling a little frisky? Coventry University, located in Coventry, England, is offering up £400 ($491 US or $644 Cdn) for young couples aged 18-25 to have sex on tape.…
An eye-opening trip on mushrooms could help you quit smoking
BY: QUENTIN STUCKEY The realization and medical research on the adverse effects of smoking in the 1960s gave birth to a new type of health industry. The media created a dramatic shift in cultural attitude when people were no longer…
A look Inside the village that is home to India’s resilient Tiger Widows
BY: KRUPA JOSEPH For me, it all started with a book. Saba Naqvi’s In Good Faith, to be precise. In the book, the political editor of Outlook takes us to distant corners of India to show that in a country…
Educate yourself on a number of important issues by watching these powerful documentaries
So let’s be honest, no one has the time or the energy to become an expert on every controversial issue happening in our society. There’s LGBTQ rights, Black Lives Matter, feminism, abortion, drug use, and the list goes on. So,…
Meet Jesse- the man who ditched his career to find happiness living on his bike
BY: JESSE DIXON On October 5th, 2015, I said goodbye to a relatively comfortable life in Sydney, Australia, and headed towards South America with a bicycle, a few plans, some untested gear and little else in the way of knowing…
Gun crimes, poverty and political instability: My adventures in Venezuela
BY: ADAM THRUSH Essentially all of Latin America has a reputation for street crime, gang warfare, and political instability. Of course it’s not accurate, and the citizens of these countries will be the first to tell you that. However, it…
Satisfy your craving for adventure with these breathtaking hikes from around the world
BY: JEFF HERNANDEZ Hiking is a great thing to do when it comes to weekend adventures. However, selecting the best location for hiking can be a difficult task. While you may be left disappointed by the fact that you don’t…
New film puts one of the most gritty, honest and controversial artists in the spotlight
BY: JESSICA BEUKER “For over 50 years Robert Cenedella has been the art world’s worst kept secret.” Robert Cenedella was never interested in doing things the so-called traditional way. A bit of a rebel by nature, Cenedella attended the High…
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to inhumane wildlife attractions
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP TripAdvisor, one of the most well-known travel review sites, and its ticket sales company, Viator, will no longer be selling tickets to hundreds of tourist attractions that are considered cruel to animals. With few exceptions, travellers will…
These photos will take you on a tour through the majestic Appalachian Trail
BY: ZOE MELNYK It’s roughly 2,190 miles and 14 states of grueling work and unforgettable sites. With everything from the southern hospitality in Georgia all the way through exquisite mountain ranges to Baxter State Park in Maine, it’s no wonder that…
The best free campsites for every region of America
BY: ZOE MELNYK It seems like there is a positive correlation between my rising tuition costs and my undeniable need for an adventure. It probably has something to do with the fact that I am almost always either at work, doing…
Six unique ways to travel the world without spending a dime on accommodation
People are unable to travel for all sorts of reasons: maybe a family member is sick, or they just had a baby, or they’re just super unwilling to miss an episode of Game of Thrones and risk seeing spoilers on the…
These women are combining fashion and plastic in a fight against pollution
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP Think about how many plastic bags you throw out on a monthly basis. Now, try to imagine how many plastic bags are thrown out every month in your city. Imagine these bags being used to improve environmental…
Poland rejects a restrictive abortion ban after thousands of women go on strike
BY: AISHA ILYAD “My body, my right.” This was the slogan of Polish Women who went on strike in protest against proposals for a total ban on abortion in their country. These anti-abortion protestors took to the streets of Warsaw on…
The death of the tweet and why I don’t believe Twitter was ever the platform
BY: NADIA ZAIDI I hate Twitter. Yes, I know I’ve spoken against the gospel of social media, but it’s my opinion and I own it. I respect the revelation it’s ignited, paving the ability to instantaneously share breaking news and…
This website connects van dwellers with property owners to enhance the van-life experience
BY: SAMANTHA TAPP We all know vans are very “in” right now. From a millionaire Major League Baseball player to regular, young couples, people worldwide are ditching the big house and picket fence and instead downsizing to living in modern,…
How Scotland is planning to generate power by kite in 2017
BY: RHIANN MOORE Not only do kites power family fun times, as of now they can also harness energy and create power. UK-based company Kite Power Solutions has created a system operated in a pumping cycle of two reciprocating phases…
The End of Privacy and the Dawn of the Surveillance State
BY: LIZ PEKLER The September 11 attacks have forever altered American society and the government’s attitude on security and surveillance. Our nation became embroiled in the War on Terror; the USA Patriot Act was signed into law, and our nation’s security and…