Katie Way

Katie is a New York based writer who enjoys true crime, magical realism and found footage horror movies. She studied journalism and creative writing at Northwestern University and has serious opinions about fast food.

Culture

Is Instagram's Anonymous Reporting a Move for Suicide Prevention?

The ability to report Instagram Live videos could open new doors to suicide prevention. 

ByKatie Way
Culture

How Plan B Vending Machines Will Change the Future of Campus Culture

Plan B is about to be more accessible than ever, and change campus culture along the way.

ByKatie Way
Culture

Snack Choice Is an Illusion, Ten Brands Control Everything  

Look on my brands ye Mighty, and despair!

ByKatie Way
Culture

Bill Nye the Elevator Guy Is a Content Legend

Bill Nye is not only in on the joke, Bill Nye will repeat the joke with a dogged but endearing insistence.

ByKatie Way
Entertainment

Why 'The Purge' Franchise Should Be Rebooted ASAP

We deserve an update on 'The Purge.'

ByKatie Way
Culture

Satellite Images Show Extent of Puerto Rico's Power Crisis

It's a stark visual reminder of how much devastation Hurricane Maria wrought.

ByKatie Way
Culture

A Brief History of Our Cultural Obsession with Jet Packs 

They're emblematic of a bright, impossible future.

ByKatie Way
Culture

'Jigsaw' Blood Drive Posters Condemn FDA Rules For Gay Men and Trans Donors

The "All Types Welcome" campaign aims to raise awareness to the politicized restrictions on who can donate blood and how they can do so. 

ByKatie Way
Science

Science Explains Why So Many Damn Worms Come Out After It Rains

"There's no way to avoid them. Why would you want to?"

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Culture

The Surprising Reason the Philippines Passed An Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination Bill

Representatives voted unanimously in favor of the bill. 

ByKatie Way
Culture

An Adult's Guide to Danielle Bregoli, AKA Bhad Bhabie

The "Cash Me Ousside" girl has made an unapologetic transition.

ByKatie Way
Culture

How A Rock Star Who's Been Dead For 24 Years Is Going On Tour

Frank Zappa's reunion tour will be more of a reunion between his image and the corporeal plane.

ByKatie Way
Culture

The 'A Knife!' Video, Scientifically Very Hard to Only Watch Once

There are a couple of factors that make this short clip so eminently re-watchable. 

ByKatie Way
Culture

Man Caught on Video Trying to Rob Starbucks Wants to Sue

Oh, how the tables have turned. And then... turned again.

ByKatie Way
Culture

Senate Could Pass Bill Policing Reddit or Twitter, Activists Warn

The politically friendly bill is complicated.

ByKatie Way
Culture

Donald Trump Almost Ruins Elton John's Classic Sci-Fi Song

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time 'til people forget about this one.

ByKatie Way
Entertainment

4 Crazy Reasons Jennifer Lawrence is Screaming in 'mother!'

The Darren Aronofsky rollercoaster ride provides Lawrence ample room to yell her head off.

ByKatie Way
Culture

Sean Spicer Explains the Reason for Emmys Cameo: "I Said I'd Be There"

Spicer attended last night's Emmy Awards on invite from host Stephen Colbert. 

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Culture

The CIA Did The Internet A Heckin' Frighten With Pupper Tweets

And you shall pet the floof, and the floof shall let you pet.

ByKatie Way
Culture

The Internet Caught Ted Cruz Jerking Off to Porn on 9/11

Never forget that people can see what you like on Twitter, Ted.

ByKatie Way