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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

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A New Yorker’s Guide to Nostalgic NYC Food in Austin 

November 12, 2020

Story by Julia Oppenheim // @joppenheim_ // pronouns: she/herPhotos by Kelly Kim // @nayoungkelly // pronouns: she/her ...

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Cite Black Women & Give Them Their Flowers

December 13, 2019

The Cite Black Women movement started out of a necessity to create a space that acknowledges and celebrates the intellectual contributions Black women have made which often times goes unnoticed.

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ORANGE x Flamingos Vintage Pop-Up Event

December 9, 2019

At ORANGE’s Dimensions Pop-Up event with Flamingos Vintage, we got the scoop on the store’s commitment to upcycling and love for vintage garms. Story by _Maya Halabi / @mayaemii__Photos by Violet...

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Matthew McConaughey’s Style Evolution: Rise of the McConaissance

November 28, 2019

A deep dive into the wardrobe of Austin’s most beloved actor, now professor, and the films that inspired his iconic style. 

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Ways to Spend Thanksgiving if You’re Staying in Austin

November 28, 2019

There are those who don’t always have the chance to go back home for Thanksgiving. Fortunately, if you are one of the students staying on campus this break, here is a list of ways to spend Thanksgiving day in Austin.

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A Minute with Manny: A UT Creative Breaks Down His Passion for Storytelling

November 26, 2019

To say life imitates art is true. Emmanuel King, a University of Texas at Austin urban studies sophomore, makes a conscious effort to record, shoot and direct every intentional moment of time that challenges the way in which he and others view the world.

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The Monster that Lurks at Night: UT Students Present The Creek Monster Habitat

November 22, 2019

This year students from UT Austin’s Texas Applied Arts partnered with Waterloo Conservancy to create an interactive and “multi-sensory experience” for Austin’s light installation show at Waller Creek.

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“Remember the past to carry on for our future”: Reflecting on the 28th Annual Austin Powwow

November 8, 2019

Held annually, the Austin Powwow has remained one of the largest single-day celebrations in the country. This month, the Great Promise for American Indians conducted the 28th Annual Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival.

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Class is in Session with ‘A Syllabus for Black Women’

November 7, 2019

For author Thaïs Bass-Moore, syllabuses are not only essential for the classroom, but for life as a black woman. This year, Bass-Moore wrote and published her new book A Syllabus for Black Women: 110 Life Lessons for Sistahs in College

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Vintage Costumes Bring a New Life to Halloween

October 30, 2019

Everything from iridescent, handmade kimonos to a vintage Jack Skellington-like coat and mask can be found in the front yard of the wig and makeup shop Coco Coquettes during the Multi-Vendor Vintage Costume Yard Sale.

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Texas ASO Brings Afrofuturism to Center Stage with Fest Africa

October 22, 2019

University of Texas at Austin’s African Students Organization held its annual showcase, Fest Africa, on Friday, Oct. 18. The event featured a variety of spoken word, dance and music from across the African continent.

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Sitting Down with UT’s Black Muslims Alliance

October 17, 2019

The Black Muslims Alliance is dedicated to creating an inclusive space for Black Muslims, allies and other marginalized identities at the University of Texas at Austin.