Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

The Wild World of Avalanche Bombing in the Rocky Mountains

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

It's a little risky and not talked about too much, but it's absolutely necessary for those in snowy climates.…

February 3, 2020

Overlooked Music Festivals You Should Attend for Summer 2020

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

Skip Coachella. Here's why these festivals with under 10,000 attendees are the best.…

January 27, 2020

Fact Versus Fiction: How ‘Bombshell’ Tells the Truth About Sexual Assault

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

The film might not be perfect, but it's helping to advance the conversation about a very important topic.…

January 18, 2020

How Hipsters Saved the World — Before It Was Cool

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

The movement's influence on society can still be seen years after it first took off.…

January 11, 2020

Elliott Brood Is the Best Canadian Band That You’ve Never Heard Before

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

This folk trio has been releasing quality music for nearly two decades, but still sits just below the radar.…

January 9, 2020

Breaking Binary: Discovering the World of Third Genders

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

As transgender visibility increases, seeing might be believing, but understanding is so much more.…

December 26, 2019

How to Celebrate Christmas Break If You Won’t Be Home for the Holidays

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

Cheer up! There's still plenty of joy to go around.…

December 18, 2019

‘The Crown’ Runs Into Some Bumps With Its Season 3 Cast Change

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

The Netflix show on the postwar British monarchy has to deal with some noticeable changes in personnel.…

December 10, 2019

My Life as an Identical Twin (And the Questions You Should Never Ask)

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

Time to answer all of the important twin questions once and for all.…

December 5, 2019

Datsik and the Problem With Celebrity Sexual Misconduct Apologies

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

The electronic musician's public statement proves that victims are still being ignored.…

November 22, 2019

New Year, New Styles: The Fashion Trends of 2020

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

Beachwear, crop tops and chokers. Oh my!…

November 18, 2019

A Canadian’s Guide to Exploring the United States

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

Sometimes it takes an outsider to bring you back in.…

November 12, 2019

Wake Up: We Really Need to Talk to Kids About Porn

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

Kids are getting exposed to inappropriate content earlier than ever.…

November 12, 2019

Naughty or Nerdy: The 12 Types of Professors You Will Meet in College

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

From the Iron Fist to the Hot One, professors can be the best and worst part of the college experience.…

October 28, 2019

A Brutally Honest Guide to Keeping Your Bartender From Hating You

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

Want good service? Or even some free drinks? Read some industry secrets from this experienced bartender.…

October 23, 2019

Attack Culture: Risking Your Values by Fighting for Your Values?

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

To what extent are things like aggressive cancel culture counterproductive to creating a more just world?…

October 21, 2019

Behind Closed Doors: The Infamous Private Lives of Historical Figures

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

Geniuses, artists and revolutionaries are never perfect.…

October 17, 2019