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Rachel Cohen is a former 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.

Rachel Cohen

Woman talking(l+r), Prime Day notification(c)

‘My cart went up $7!’: Shopper calls out Amazon for jacking up prices during Prime Day deals

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Screenshots from inside Marshalls(l+r), Marshalls(c)

‘They’re putting it behind the counter’: Ex-Marshalls worker shares why you can never find certain items

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 talking(l+r), Hand holding pink and brown Louis Vuitton bag(c)

‘You are going to prison’: Woman says Gucci, Hermes have ‘luxury security’ at airports to arrest people with dupes

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

Braden Bjella

Costco shopper returns playground set from 2008 because his ‘kids grew up’.

‘This man essentially borrowed $1,400’: Costco shopper returns playground set from 2008 because his ‘kids grew up.’ He got a full refund

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

‘I would be suing’: Walmart customers say workers locked them in for shopping after hours

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

Marshalls customers say worker yelled at them to leave over the intercom. It was 30 minutes till closing

‘GET OUT NOW’: Marshalls customers say worker yelled at them to leave over the intercom. It was 30 minutes till closing

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

Walmart worker slams shoppers who go to self-checkout, then ask for help with scanning

‘Take yo a$$ to a register’: Walmart worker slams shoppers who go to self-checkout, then ask for help with scanning

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

‘I do NOT need to know this’: 5 Costco shopping tricks for your next run

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

Expert says cars are sitting on the lot for ‘months’ now where it used to be ‘days.’ These are the new deals you can land

‘Dodge cutting prices on Jeep’: Expert says cars are sitting on the lot for ‘months’ now. These are the new deals you can land

Shopper exposes how Walmart may be lying about its 'clearance' section

‘It’s like the boy who cried wolf’: Shopper exposes how Walmart may be lying about its ‘clearance’ section

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

Brooke Sjoberg

Customer attempts to shop for Kosas deodorant at brand-new Sephora location

‘Sephora workers are always so mean’: Customer attempts to buy Kosas deodorant at brand-new Sephora location. It doesn’t go well

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

Woman shows trick to getting ribeyes at Costco for $9

‘I know $52 is kind of steep’: Woman shows trick to getting ribeyes at Costco for $9

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

Kroger shopper finds ‘orange chicken’ on sale for $9. They can’t believe what’s actually in the bowl

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