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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

Plumber shows how to prepare for cold weather and avoid frozen pipes next week

‘I use pool noodles…so far so good’: Plumber shows how to prepare for cold weather and avoid frozen pipes next week

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

Shopper finds proof of Hobby Lobby putting different prices on the same products

‘That’s why they don’t use scanners’: Shopper finds proof of Hobby Lobby putting different prices on the same products

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

Best Buy customer speaking (l) Best Buy customer service (c) Best Buy customer speaking (r)

‘I don’t understand how Best Buy thinks this is either feasible or sustainable’: Best Buy customer blasts store’s new return policy after learning the hard way

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

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‘We all need to start sending these responses’: Job candidate shares how to respond to company asking for free work as part of interview process

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

young woman with finger raised (l) sephora store (c) young woman pointing at product page (r)

‘Sephora has made a huge mistake’: Customer does the math on Sephora rewards points, finds out how they’re overcharging you

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

Braden Bjella

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‘Everything the finance managers don’t want you to know’: Car buyer details what not to say when you sit down to do financing

Woman talking(l), Outback Steakhouse(c), Woman with cup(r)

‘This is probably a great diet plan’: Outback Steakhouse customer says ultimate adult life hack is to eat kids meals every day—and rewards points work at other restaurants you love

‘I would’ve never gotten on that table’: Viewers divided after woman shares why she regrets LASIK

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

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‘I chose the guy with the biggest chain and the biggest ego’: Salesman ‘low-balls’ woman’s car during trade-in process. Here’s how she ‘lied’ to get a deal

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I feel like every teenager should be taught this’: Woman shares what to do if you realize your ‘sober’ friend is actually driving drunk

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Woman talking(l+r), Bottle service bucket with flares(c)

‘Now go rob men’: Bottle girl shows what you need in order to work bottle service—including fanny pack, pepper spray, and flashlight

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Woman talking(l), Dutch Bros Coffee storefront(c), Woman pointing to milk online(r)

‘Everything you need to make all your coffee at home’: Former worker reveals the Dutch Bros ingredients you can buy on Amazon

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

Bankruptcy lawyer shares PSA on why you should never borrow money from your usual bank

‘Keep it separate people!’: Bankruptcy lawyer shares PSA on why you should never borrow money from your usual bank

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

Melody Heald

Spectrum worker exposes the practice, shares how you might be getting ripped off after leaving job

‘Bro is handing out the keys’: Spectrum worker exposes the practice, shares how you might be getting ripped off after leaving job

Formerly incarcerated woman shares PSA on common habits people don’t realize can send them to prison

PSA