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Parks Kugle is a writer and reporter based in San Antonio. His work has appeared in Lumina Literary Journal, Wicked Local Newspapers, and various publications across the U.S. He enjoys comics and gardening.

Parks Kugle

Woman talking(l), Dollar Tree(c), Store aisle(r)

‘It’s not $1.25 anymore‘: Dollar Tree shopper reveals the reason for price-check scanners

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

‘Hasn’t been Muslim for more a DAY’: Shaun King’s immediate fundraising after converting to Islam raises eyebrows

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

‘$8 an hour isn’t cutting it’: College student says she has to work 4 jobs to pay her rent in viral meltdown

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Woman talking(l), Trader Joes(c), Instant noodles(r)

‘They sent a sample HELP’: Customer slams Trader Joe’s for cup of ramen noodles after seeing what’s inside

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

Man talking(l), Woman eating McDonalds fries(c), Finger pointing to McDonalds screen(r)

‘Ingenious move’: McDonald’s customer shares fry hack for getting more bang for your buck

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

Chilis(l), Person talking(c), McDonalds(r)

‘The cheapest meal in well over a year ‘: Woman says Chili’s is now cheaper than McDonald’s after spending only $11 on sit-down service

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Woman looking upset(l), in-n-out store(c), Peppers(r)

‘Check your cascabel peppers!!!’: Customer finds something unusual in their In-N-Out peppers

New Kate Middleton conspiracy alleges Mother’s Day image came from Vogue photoshoot

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

People waiting outside gate(l+r), Frontier Airlines screen(c)

‘Our luggage is stuck on the plane’: Customer says Frontier Airlines shut door on passengers who paid for tickets

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

‘Why are his clothes money worthy but mine aren’t?’: Woman says Once Upon A Child rejected her clothes. So she sent her husband with same bin

Grace Fowler is freelancer reporter and past summer media fellow with the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a graduate of Texas State University, where she studied mass communications.

Grace Fowler

Passenger issues warning on budget airlines after being left stranded for 10 hours

‘I flew Flair once… that was it’: Passenger issues warning on budget airlines after being left stranded for 10 hours

Customer says McDonald's workers ignored her while she was sitting in the drive-thru

‘They were not closed’: Customer says McDonald’s workers ignored her while she was sitting in the drive-thru

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

A person pressing a red delete key. In the bottom left corner is a 'Your Password Sucks' column logo in a web_crawlr font.

Y0ur P@ssw0rd S*cks: The best way to remove your personal information online

Grace Rampaul is a former intern at the Daily Dot. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

Whole Foods shopper shares why you should always check your receipt at grocery stores

‘You have to watch some restaurants too’: Whole Foods shopper shares why you should always check your receipt at grocery stores

Eric Webb is a native Texan and national award-winning pop culture critic, arts &amp; entertainment journalist, and editor.

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