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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.

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‘Thank me later’: 5 tricks to save big when shopping for clothes online

Rachel Cohen is a trending intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies journalism with certificates in sports communications and digital studies.

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Woman questions quality after her $2,800 Louis Vuitton starts ‘peeling’

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‘I’ve only had this purse 2-3 years’: Woman questions quality after her $2,800 Louis Vuitton starts ‘peeling’

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘I’m cooked’: Woman warns against tote bags after noticing something about her back

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Katy Perry promotes her new single ‘Woman’s World’ with a 200-yard dress

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

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M.I.A. drops conspiracy-tinged streetwear line, including a 5G-blocking tin foil bucket hat

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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Michael’s shopper shares hack to get Alo Yoga T-shirt for $8 instead of $54

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‘They’re the same exact T-shirts’: Michael’s shopper shares hack to get Alo Yoga T-shirt for $8 instead of $54

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.

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Shopper reveals SHEIN now has shops for Zara, House of CB, and more

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‘Are they the same quality tho?’: Shopper reveals SHEIN now has shops for Zara, Free People, and more. Here’s how to find the dupes

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.

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‘They will charge $65 for a $5 T-shirt’: Boutique worker says owner forced her to take tags off new Shein clothing before displaying them on racks

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.

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A look at the best WNBA fits on TikTok

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.

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Shopper says major brands like Missguided, Free People sell their clothes for cheaper on Shein

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‘Why we paying so much?’: Shopper says major brands like Missguided, Free People sell their clothes for cheaper on Shein. Here’s how to find them

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‘This is insane!’: Small business owner says popular clothing chain Francesca’s owes her over $132,400. She’s not the only one

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‘They did not understand the assignment’: Fashion Nova releases new body positivity campaign. There’s just one problem

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‘I swear we can’t have NOTHINGGGGG’: Woman issues warning on gel manicures—especially for people with darker skin

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

Traveler says Goyard roller luggage was the ‘dumbest purchase’ ever made after what happened to it in airport

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‘$11K down the drain’: Traveler says Goyard roller luggage was the ‘dumbest purchase’ ever made after what happened to it in airport

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