Katie Way
Senior Staff Writer
katie.way@vice.comI write about the internet, the U.S. carceral system, identity, rights, drugs, and anything that pisses me off.
Nightlife
What Your New Year’s Eve Plan Says About You
Seeing random DJs? Ubering to five different parties? Renting a tiny AirBnB? What do your New Year’s Eve plans actually say about you?
Katie Way
12.29.23
jobs
I Tracked America’s Cryptid Obsession, From Bigfoot to Sentient Pants
Says author J.W. Ocker, “The pursuit of cryptids is the pursuit of wonder. We’re hoping for something new.”
Katie Way
4.26.23
scams
Don’t Be Fooled by the ‘Financial Hardship Department’ Scam
How a new twist on a classic scam exploits people in need of debt relief—and how to spot it.
Katie Way
4.20.23
Crime
The Cops Suing Afroman Might Actually Have a Case
Deputies are suing the rapper for ‘emotional distress’ after he used footage of a raid in music videos and merch. VICE asked a lawyer to weigh in.
Katie Way
3.24.23
Nightlife
I Was Scared to Play Pool. Now, I Love It.
I took lessons from a pro. Turns out, you swing from the elbow, not the shoulder.
Katie Way
2.17.23
Weed
A Beginner’s Guide to Buying and Using a Bong
The VICE guide to smoking weed from big glass pipes.
Katie Way
2.16.23
Advice
31 Rules for Doing Drugs Without Being a Dick
From sharing the bag to (not) haggling with dealers, here's how to get high and keep your friends.
Katie Way
Becky Burgum
Jamie Clifton
Zing Tsjeng
2.8.23
TV
We Asked a Psychoanalyst What Freud Would Think of ‘MILF Manor’
"Frankly, the show is anything but psychological."
Katie Way
2.3.23
Internet
MrBeast’s YouTube Is So Good It’s Making Me Sick
Charity content is hot, and it’s freaking me out.
Katie Way
2.2.23
wellness
Kin Euphorics Made My Dry January a Little Dumber
The Bella Hadid-approved wellness drink promises sober, adaptogenic bliss. Not for me!
Katie Way
1.27.23
TV
Even Reality TV Hosts Are Being Replaced By Robots
Milf Manor, The Button, and Pressure Cooker all operate without a host—but at what cost?
Katie Way
1.25.23
housing
Millennials Are Finally Buying Houses... And Making Them Ugly
What’s up with all these hideous renovations?
Katie Way
1.20.23
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