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Lyz Lenz


Lyz Lenz is currently the managing editor of the Rumpus. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Jezebel, the Columbia Journalism Review, and Mashable.

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You can buy this erotic eggplant for $108

It's long and purple and maybe a little limp.

On May 19, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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The divine dump: Mom sees Jesus in child’s poop

Sleep deprivation can make you a little nutty.

On May 18, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Rapper Mykki Blanco queers ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in new video

'High School Never Ends' addresses homophobia, violence, and the Syrian refugee crisis.

On May 18, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Blake Lively probably shouldn’t have made this butt joke on Instagram

What was she thinking?

On May 18, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Man undergoes cosmetic surgery live on Facebook

Matt Diaz bears all, including his internal organs, to the world.

On May 17, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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University of Iowa student recants claim of being attacked in hate crime

However, university officials admit there is 'fear' and 'distrust' on campus.

On May 17, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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This app lets Tinder matches know you’ve been tested for STDs

Mately hopes to curb the rising STD epidemic.

On May 17, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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What to do when you’re being trolled by a dead person

Probably lawyer up.

On May 16, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Man beaten for wearing a dress reclaims his image in stunning photographs

'There is a true strength in expressing your best self unashamedly.'

On May 16, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Cyberbullying declared a serious public health problem

Up to 15 percent of kids say they've been bullied online.

On May 15, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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R.I.P., the Toast: A champion of strong voices with weird ideas

The site's demise marks the death of an Internet community—and a sign of the times for independent publishing.

On May 13, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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These North Carolina businesses have a clever message for Gov. McCrory

Would you care for a 'Burn in Hell, Pat McCrory' sandwich?

On May 13, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Boy who grew out his hair for cancer patients is now fighting his own cancer

The boy who once helped others, now needs some help.

On May 11, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Teacher inspires nervous young test-takers with messages on all of their desks

Teacher Of The Year right here.

On May 11, 2016 by Lyz Lenz

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Beware: If you talk smack about people in a foreign language, they might understand you

Redditors share stories of overhearing others talking about them in foreign languages.

On May 10, 2016 by Lyz Lenz