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The Daily Dot

Grace Rampaul is a social and multimedia intern at the Daily Dot. She is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, with a major in Journalism and focus on Media and Entertainment Studies. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

Grace Rampaul

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‘No Keurig’: Expert says you should use Celtic Sea Salt for an ‘amazing’ cup of coffee at home. You just need a Mr. Coffee

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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Starbucks Christmas

‘The joke is on you’: Starbucks customer issues warning to red cup collectors

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

Melody Heald

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‘There was no one else in the line’: Woman says she was ‘scolded’ by worker in the Starbucks drive-thru over common ordering practice

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘I stopped going’: New England woman moved to New Mexico. She’s appalled at Dunkin’ out West. Here’s why they’re so different

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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Nespresso Machine

‘Do I risk it?’: Nespresso owner says machines are ‘toxic.’ Are they safe to continue using?

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

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‘He set it down for the next victim’: Woman warns to watch 7 Brew workers after catching worker doing this with drink-wiping rag

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

Customer orders white chocolate americano. She ends up in tears

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‘This has to be Brew Box’: Customer orders white chocolate americano. She ends up in tears.

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‘Can you order drive-thru or do you have to go inside?’: Woman discovers hidden benefit to Dunkin’ tumblers

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‘I just found out’: McDonald’s worker shares why you shouldn’t order Frappes

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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‘Or just put the ice last’: Viewers torn over the right way to brew coffee with Nespresso. Have you been doing it wrong?

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

Natasha Dubash

Barista shares why customers should ‘never come’ to his coffee shop

Cafe Clean Up

‘The only thing that gets washed daily…’: Barista shares why customers should ‘never come’ to his coffee shop. It backfires

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‘This is why I hate getting drinks from Dunkin’: Worker tries to expose customer’s ‘crazy’ coffee order. It backfires

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

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‘I am shocked at this laziness’: McDonald’s customer orders large iced coffee, finds out she got bamboozled

Starbucks worker reveals new plastic cups. Customers aren’t having it

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‘Same price but smaller cup???’: Starbucks worker reveals new plastic cups. Customers aren’t having it

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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