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Beth Elderkin


Beth Elderkin is a geek culture reporter and the former co-host/producer of Channel Awesome’s ‘Shark Jumping.’In July 2016, Elderkin joined Gizmodo Media Group as a weekend editor and staff writer for io9.

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SXSW panel rallies pro-Gamergate community

The panel that wasn’t Gamergate couldn’t help but be Gamergate.

On Mar 15, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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Don’t exploit Wonder Woman on her own cover

Why is Wonder Woman taking a backseat in her own story?

On Mar 2, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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Marvel needs to get its head in the (video) game

There's one field that Marvel can’t hold a Human Torch to–video games.

On Feb 15, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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Why are almost all active shooters men?

And why is no one talking about it?

On Nov 20, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

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Gamergate’s token politician plagiarized a Clickhole article

It's about ethics in plagiarizing an Onion article.

On Nov 4, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

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Math explains why even hipsters end up conforming

Even non-conformists end up conforming. Here's why.

On Nov 4, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

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A chat with @TheRealPSL, Twitter’s dark genius of pumpkin spice

Your favorite seasonal Starbucks beverage is killing it on Twitter.

On Oct 31, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

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Student athletes really love to ‘Shake It Off’

Everyone has a different reason for doing it, but we all want to shake it off.

On Oct 30, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

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‘Homestar Runner’ is back with its first Halloween special in 5 years

Watch the Homestar Runner Halloween special teaser.

On Oct 23, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

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‘Black Lives Matter’ protesters block Atlanta highway

The Ferguson effect is growing.

On Oct 23, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

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Only a puppet can explain Gamergate

Just like on Sesame Street, things make more sense when they come from a puppet. 

On Oct 22, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

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Uber kicks out driver who sent a negative tweet about the company

Now that should help your reputation!

On Oct 18, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

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Man who inspired Gamergate is a ‘feminist,’ but would do it all again

Eron Gjoni explained his take on GamerGate in an interview ith BuzzFeed News. 

On Oct 16, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

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Watch this lucky gamer freak out when he unearths a $27,000 Magic card

He must have stored up a lifetime of luck to discover this card.

On Oct 15, 2014 by Beth Elderkin

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The peculiar pasts of 7 picture-perfect TV dads

Stephen Collins isn’t the only TV dad with a past.

On Oct 9, 2014 by Beth Elderkin