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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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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.