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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 says you should stop buying Whiteclaws and High Noons, shares alternative

‘You’re wasting so much money’: Woman says you should stop buying White Claws and High Noons, shares alternative

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

Nissan driver takes her car in. But the mechanic says he’s not allowed to work on it

‘Chrysler started it, Subaru followed’: Nissan driver takes her car in but the mechanic says he’s not allowed to work on it

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

Braden Bjella

‘It’s probably fun! Just so many vitamins!’: Customer warns to check drink labels after accidentally purchasing ‘gas station crack’

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

Liquor store owner says Baileys Irish Cream is a waste of money, shares what to get instead

‘I don’t know why you wouldn’t at least try this’: Liquor store owner says Baileys Irish Cream is a waste of money, shares what to get instead

Tesla(l), Man talking(c), Charging station(r)

‘6 hours to charge is crazy’: Tesla owner shows how to use public charging station for free, use a ‘Karen lock’ on plug

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

Man talking(l+r), Masked man outside car window(c)

‘This was the craziest experience of my life!’: Driver shares warning on rolling your window down for strangers

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

Brooke Sjoberg

‘They were gonna send me to collections for mac and cheese’: Woman warns against Chick-fil-A catering after they ‘gaslit’ her over order

Woman talking(l+r), Hotel concierge handing hotel key(c)

‘Man at the front desk is sus’: Woman warns against hotels after finding hidden message on bathroom mirror

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), Bala ankle weights(c)

‘They said my Bottega sardine tote was a weapon’: Traveler says TSA wouldn’t let her bring 1 lb ankle weights because they’re ‘too heavy.’ Viewers say there’s something shady at play

‘I didn’t pee once on my flight’: Traveler shares what water you should drink when flying

GMC Sierra(l), Mechanic talking(c), Engine(r)

‘This is what 100K can get you’: Mechanic says a 2022 GMC Sierra just came in with engine failure after just 8,000 miles. Here’s why

Ex-Bath & Body worker shares things you may need to know as a consumer

‘I literally have lung problems now’: Ex-Bath & Body Works employee shares things you may need to know as a consumer

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

Teacher says students are using nutmeg to get intoxicated now

‘I have never heard of this before’: Teacher says students are using nutmeg to get intoxicated now

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

Former server reveals real reason why you're offered a small taste when ordering wine

‘Literally why is this a secret?’: Former server reveals real reason why you’re offered a small taste when ordering wine

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

Mechanic reveals whether he thinks the extended warranty is worth it

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