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Kristen Hubby is a tech and lifestyle reporter. Her work has also appeared in Austin Monthly and the Austin American-Statesman, where she covered local news and the dining scene in Austin, Texas.

Kristen Hubby

The surprising amount of data Spotify uses

David Britton is a writer and comedian based in Rhinebeck, New York who focuses on internet culture, memes, and viral news stories. He also writes for the Hard Times and is the creator of StoriesAboutWizards.com.

David Britton

In ‘Despicable Me 3,’ the Minions have unionized

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

young Chris Cornell performing in a record store

In 1989, Chris Cornell was already a rock god—and here’s the proof

Michelle Jaworski was a staff writer and TV/film critic at the Daily Dot. She covers entertainment, geek culture, and pop culture and has covered everything from the Sundance Film Festival, NYFF, and Tribeca to New York Comic Con and Con of Thrones. She is based in Brooklyn.

Michelle Jaworski

‘How a Lie Becomes the Truth’ is the ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ parody the Trump era deserves

Lauren L&#8217;Amie is a former SEO editor of the Daily Dot. Her work focuses on women and the internet, tech, and health. Previously, she has contributed to Tom&#8217;s Guide and Texas Monthly. Currently, she is based in Brooklyn and becoming a keyword ninja.

Lauren L’Amie

The Avril Lavigne death conspiracy theory is back to haunt us all

Samantha Grasso is a former IRL staff writer for the Daily Dot with a reporting emphasis on immigration. Her work has appeared on AJ+, Vox, Splinter, Los Angeles Magazine, and Austin Monthly.

Samantha Grasso

An image of Beyonce's Single Ladies choreography and Bob Fosse's Mexican Breakfast choreography

Entertainment

Beyoncé’s ‘Single Ladies’ choreography isn’t original but she didn’t steal it—here’s the proof

Josh Katzowitz is a former staff writer at the Daily Dot specializing in YouTube and boxing. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. A longtime sports writer, he&#8217;s covered the NFL for CBSSports.com and boxing for Forbes. His work has been noted twice in the Best American Sports Writing book series.

Josh Katzowitz

SNL Amazon Echo Silver greatest generation

‘SNL’ introduces Amazon Echo Silver for older people who can’t remember their question

Carly Lanning is a journalist who covers social media. Her work has been published by Psychology Today, NBC, Thrillist, and Ms. Magazine.

Carly Lanning

14 things you don’t know about Jenna Marbles, the reigning queen of YouTube

Audra Schroeder&#8217;s work has previously appeared in the Austin Chronicle, the Dallas Observer, NPR, ESPN, Bitch, and the Village Voice.

Audra Schroeder

OK Computer cover superimposed on picture of surrounding roadways

The highway on the cover of ‘OK Computer’ has apparently been located

‘Kedi’ explores the ‘intertwined lives’ of humans and cats in Istanbul

Showtime thinks the future of boxing is digital

Fyre Festival pitch materials show the limitations of the ‘influencer’

10 fascinating facts about Marcel the Shell

Nico Lang is an essayist, movie critic, and reporter who specializes in the intersection of politics and LGBTQ issues. His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The Los Angeles Times, Jezebel, Esquire, and BuzzFeed, among other notable publications.

Nico Lang

Aaron Hernandez proves we have no idea how to talk about bisexuality

Eddie Strait is a member of the Austin Film Critic Association. His reviews focus primarily on streaming entertainment, with an emphasis on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and other on-demand services.