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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

Mechanic(l), O'Reilly Autopartes sign(c), Oil filter(r)

‘O’Reilly employee here, we had a recall on that specific part number’: Mechanic finds something unusual when he goes to install a brand-new Microgard oil filter

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

Rav 4 Hybrid driver can't believe the mileage she gets with XSE

‘$56 for every 2 weeks’: Toyota RAV4 driver can’t believe the mileage she gets with hybrid model

Man shares how to fix foggy headlights--all it takes is $5 bug spray

‘I did this a few weeks ago and they are still clear’: Driver shares how to fix foggy headlights—all it takes is $5 bug spray

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

woman in hairdresser's chair (l) woman with hair dye (c) finished prism hair (r)

Prism Hair: TikTok’s colorful, viral hair trend, explained

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 shares the extents she has to go to to cancel Planet Fitness membership

‘The way you just kept going’: Woman shares what it actually takes to cancel Planet Fitness membership

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Customer attempts to shop for Kosas deodorant at brand-new Sephora location

‘Sephora workers are always so mean’: Customer attempts to buy Kosas deodorant at brand-new Sephora location. It doesn’t go well

Subway customer slams new 'privacy' covers, says can't see sandwich being made

‘Why y’all hiding how much meat I’m getting?’: Subway customer slams new ‘privacy’ covers, says she can’t see sandwich being made

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Expert says you're filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 'scientific' ways to do it right and save money

‘Y’all are getting ripped off’: Expert says you’re filling up your gas wrong, shows 4 ‘scientific’ ways to do it right and save money

Texas resident thinks Houston was actually hit with an EMP. He's not alone

‘This is more than just a normal thing that happened’: Texas resident thinks Houston was actually hit with an EMP. He’s not alone

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

Peter Piper Pizza customer pours BYOB Michelob Ultra into restaurant pitcher

‘Update we got kicked out’: Peter Piper Pizza customer pours BYOB Michelob Ultra into restaurant pitcher

‘Scrap it and get a Corolla’: Mechanic says smoking Chevrolet Trax came in with ‘the trifecta’ of problems you never want to see

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 person talking to the camera next to a SeaWorld sign. There is text in a Daily Dot newsletter web_crawlr font that says 'Main Character of the Week' in the bottom right corner.

Main Character of the Week: Woman unfairly profiled at SeaWorld’s waterpark 

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

car owner issues PSA about window tint, says this one is superior 

‘I’m good here. A/C not even on’: Car owner issues PSA about window tint, says this one is superior 

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

‘Spectacular give me 14 of them right now’: This husband’s reaction deserves 3 Michelin stars

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

‘I’ve been considering a Sandals vacation but this is very concerning’: Resort guest’s room was flooded, cleaned without disinfectant. That’s just the start