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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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Unleashing the Sleeping Giant: Latino & Election 2016

October 6, 2016

Although past elections have shown Latinos as the minority population with the lowest voter turnout in America, Latinos have been identified as the game changers or the “sleeping giants” for this year's election.

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Rejoice for Choice: Rally With Wendy Davis

October 4, 2016

Women’s rights advocates gathered on Sept. 29 at Jo’s Coffee in celebration of the Supreme Court’s abolishment of House Bill 2 in June.

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Mindy Kaling Attends Texas Teen Book Festival

October 4, 2016

On Saturday, Oct. 1, writer and actress Mindy Kaling graced Austinites by attending the 8th Annual Texas Teen Book Festival at St. Edward’s University.

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Try Culture Celebrates Diversity

September 30, 2016

"Try Culture" aims to promote and celebrate diverse cultures.

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South by South Lawn: President Obama Collaborates With SXSW For White House Festival

September 30, 2016

President Obama was so inspired by SXSW, he's hosting the first ever White House festival, South by South Lawn on Monday.

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SNAFU Improv Builds an Audience as UT’s Only Long-Form Troupe

September 27, 2016

The Situational Normal All Fucked Up (or SNAFU to keep it family friendly) is UT's only long-form improv group and will be holding try-outs next month.

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ORANGE Questions Sen. Ted Cruz at Texas Tribune Fest

September 26, 2016

ORANGE questioned Sen. Ted Cruz at this year's Texas Tribune Festival.

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Event Recap: Tales from the Texas Tribune Fest

September 26, 2016

Here's a recap of the events ORANGE attended at the festival.

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Who to See at the 2016 Texas Tribune Festival

September 20, 2016

Here's a list of five speakers ORANGE thinks you should have on your radar.

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Safe Spaces in Austin

September 8, 2016

Whether it’s strolling down Congress Avenue and taking in the city skyline or wandering through one of Austin’s many bike trails, we all have a spot that we go to feel safe when life is tough. Here are some of the ORANGE ATX staff’s safe spaces in Austin.

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How Green is Austin?

September 6, 2016

Known for its plethora of bikes, trees and reusable water bottles, it’s not shocking that the city of Austin has made extensive plans to become a net-zero community by 2050 or sooner. To do this, Austin has run a grassroots campaign that challenges the everyday Austinite to do their part.

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More than a Movement: Street Art in Austin

September 5, 2016

Even though there are various laws prohibiting it, street art and graffiti appear in practically every city in America and around the world. Some artists use it as a means of adding beauty to urban landscapes, while others use it simply to put their art in public spaces.