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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

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‘They will pull it from you’: Viewers split when customer shows how to find penny clearance deals at Home Depot

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

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‘I am never using anyone’s wifi again’: Man shares how to access someone’s internet search history—after someone did it to him

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.

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‘I started putting my purse in my trunk’: Ex car thief shares how to protect your car from being stolen

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

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‘I learned that the hard way’: Expert warns never tell the bank when a loved one has passed away. Here’s why

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.

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‘I’m gonna use this the next time’: Domino’s customer says he hasn’t paid full price for a pizza in over 20 years. Does his hack actually work?

Grace Stanley was the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, a site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

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TikToker Jack Wright shares what he learned from the Hype House, online toxicity, and acting

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YouTuber Lizzy Capri shares how she maximizes viewership

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The father-son duo behind JohnnyDrinks describe balancing work and home life

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Barbara Dunkelman, influencer and creative director at Rooster Teeth, describes balancing her work on and off camera

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Loeya shares the biggest challenges of being a Twitch streamer

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