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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

A woman speaking to the camera. In the middle is a classroom. There is text at the bottom that says 'Main Character of the Week' in a Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr font.

Main Character of the Week: Mom (allegedly) charged for school supplies her son broke

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

American Airlines passenger says she received this unexpected perk while sitting in exit row

‘Booking EXIT row seats going forward’: American Airlines passenger says she received this unexpected perk while sitting in exit row

Heather Stewart is a freelance reporter. She was previously an executive producer at The Drag, UT&#8217;s award-winning podcast production house as well as a projects intern for KUT Austin. Her work can be found in the Austin Chronicle, the Victoria Advocate and more.

Heather Stewart

Tow truck driver warns wheel theft on the rise

‘This is the fifth Toyota since Monday’: Tow truck driver warns wheel theft is on the rise. Here’s why

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Hotel guest warns against 3 San Antonio pizza places running a ‘scam’

‘It blew my mind’: Hotel guest warns against 3 San Antonio pizza places running a ‘scam.’ It’s not just Texas

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Shopper says Target is running A/C less and turning lights off to save money

‘They want me to shop in the dark while sweating?’: Expert says Target is ditching A/C and dimming the lights to save money

Woman buys electric car from Kia with a 30% charge. She can't believe how long it'll take to get it to 100%

‘Double dumpster fire’: Woman buys electric car from Kia with a 30% charge. She can’t believe how long it’ll take to get it to 100%

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Black woman says someone walked in on her in the Zara dressing room—and then she was the one escorted out the store

‘That’s why I never try on clothes in store.’ Black woman says someone walked in on her in Zara dressing room—she was the one escorted out

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Customer issues warning about major differences to kids meal

‘Texas Roadhouse has changed’: Customer issues warning about major new tweak to kids meal

Vanessa St-Amand was a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in South Florida. She has an extensive background in online marketing and spends her free time discussing intriguing topics for the terminally online.

Vanessa St-Amand

Ex-Uber driver shows the real reason they canceled your ride

‘I can name you several reasons’: Ex-Uber driver shows the real reason they canceled your ride

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Los Angeles resident says they ‘made’ $152 in a week by leaving $0 tips everywhere they went

‘You’re an inspiration to us all’: Los Angeles resident says they ‘made’ $152 in a week by leaving $0 tips everywhere they went

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Woman goes to dentist to get a cavity filled. She leaves in an ambulance

‘Existing dental fear increased’: Woman goes to dentist to get a cavity filled. She leaves in an ambulance

Mechanic reveals the No. 1 reason he no longer trusts Honda

‘Cheap compared to a rebuild’: Mechanic reveals the No. 1 reason he no longer trusts Honda

Mike Hadge

Mark Hamill is on a crusade to bring back likes on Twitter

‘I want people to know it was me’: Mark Hamill is on a crusade to bring back public likes on X

Angela Andaloro proudly serves as a scribe, documenting all the shenanigans happening online. Her writing has been featured across Entertainment Weekly, PEOPLE, BuzzFeed, and more.

Angela Andaloro

TikTok’s at-home sandwich station trend is taking over refrigerators everywhere

parent buying Whataburger Big Box to feed family of 9

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