Becky Stephenson
School
University Of Arizona
Expertise
Nature And Biology, Popular Music Lore, Supernatural Creatures
- Becky attends many concerts, occasionally guest DJs at KXCI in Tucson, and has interviewed musical artists including Son Lux and Mimicking Birds.
- She loves mythological creatures like werewolves, vampires, mermaids, and Bigfoot. She has probably read every book written on these subjects.
- Becky was featured in the PBS documentary "Birdwatching Across Arizona."
Experience
Becky's love of the written word started early with incessant journaling and the constant creation of absurd illustrated tales about rebellious goats, peripheral "Star Wars" characters, and Bigfoot impersonators turned vigilante. She won awards for her fictional stories as early as second grade and went on to manage and regularly contribute emo poetry to her high school's literary magazine. Throughout her life, she has worked a variety of oddball jobs at establishments ranging from dive bars to world-class resorts to botanical gardens. Her diverse experiences as a field researcher, bartender, nature tour guide, living collections manager, barista, herbarium "librarian," quality assurance technician, gardener, and document control specialist all inform her writing in different Hunter S. Thompson-esque ways. Nowadays, she is primarily a science writer for outlets like the Desert Rivers Audubon Society and Birding Insider but also dabbles pretty heavily in music journalism by way of album reviews and artist interviews at New Noise Magazine. Becky started writing for Grunge in 2022, finding it the perfect outlet for her eclectic interests.
Education
Becky holds a bachelor's degree in ecology & evolutionary biology with minors in botany and zoology from the University of Arizona.
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Stories By Becky Stephenson
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Countless lives depend on the Colorado River, which is now listed as America's most endangered river. Here's what will happen if it dries up forever.
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While the word "worm" may not immediately inspire terror, make no mistake: Not all worms were created equal, including the cannibalistic hammerhead worm.
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Not all songs bestow blessings and benevolence, or even just a sad tune. Here are some songs that are said to be cursed.
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From stable murders to blatant racism to mysterious horse deaths, here is the shady side of Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby.
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From censorship and sexism to rampant substance abuse to horrific murders, here is the dark side of the 1960s music industry.
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Throughout history, people and cultures all over the world have identified many warning signs of imminent mortal peril — in other words, death omens.
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From multiple near-death experiences to media mishaps to religious discrimination, here is the tragic story of Cat Stevens.
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Who were the women who devoted their lives to sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll? Here are some of the most famous groupies of classic rock.
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Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie were two young explorers, but things took a dark turn. Here is a complete timeline of the Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie case.
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The diversity of life on our planet is astounding. Of the many species discovered worldwide in 2022, here are a few of the most fascinating.
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Modest Mouse quickly rose in the ranks as a indie group amidst the grunge movement. Their success set them apart, but it also didn't come without tragedy.
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From early agriculture to modern medicine, marijuana has long partnered with human civilization. Here is the story of marijuana from ancient history to now.