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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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Even a Hole in the Wall has a Personality

Even a Hole in the Wall has a Personality

Kaitlin Castillo November 15, 2023

A proud inhabitant of  The Drag, the Hole in the Wall stands uniquely in its own right across from the University of Texas. With warm yellow paint and a lit-up, groovy sign, the Hole is hard to ignore....

Autumn in Austin: Painting Edition

Paulina Pearson October 31, 2023

You know you’re in Texas when 60 degrees feels chilly. This weather sparks a “fall feeling” within us all, which calls for indoor activities with your friends and family. Here are a few pottery...

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What Selena Taught Me About Being Mixed Race

October 3, 2023

Words by Natalie Hernandez Moses / / she/her / / @natalieemosess

Illustration by Anushua Sinha / / she/her / / @shuasinha.art

A Rant About Gluten-Free Dining

A Rant About Gluten-Free Dining

Burnt X May 18, 2022

If you have a severe food allergy, you’re probably used to not having the best dining options. The person allergic to peanuts is used to not being able to have the peanut butter cookies for dessert....

11 Moving Tips to Consider During Move-Out

11 Moving Tips to Consider During Move-Out

Reo Lee May 16, 2022

As the academic school year is winding down and summer is fast approaching. That can only mean one thing; it's the season for moving out! Getting to go back home is exciting, but the thought of having...

How To De-stress: Burnout Edition

How To De-stress: Burnout Edition

Andrea Arias-Zarate April 28, 2022

It’s that point in the semester where everything seems dreadful and mentally draining. So here’s a gentle reminder that it’s okay to take a break from schoolwork and relax. What are some ways to...

Top Snacks For College Students

Top Snacks For College Students

Kaitlyn Rouse April 27, 2022

Snacks are an essential component of the college experience. Whether you have a stash of  Oreos and popcorn or yogurt and almonds in your dorm, I can almost guarantee every college student has their...

How to Budget Your Dine-In Dollars

How to Budget Your Dine-In Dollars

Kaitlyn Rouse April 22, 2022

At this point in the semester, most of my friends are either dangerously close to running out of dine-in dollars or have more money than they know what to do with. I’m somewhere in the middle with around...

The Ballroom at Spider House

The Ballroom at Spider House

Burnt X April 21, 2022

Almost every day, I pass by The Ballroom at Spider House on 29th St. Under the light bulb-rimmed sign that reads “BALLROOM” are the words “Bar and Cafe; Come on in.” I was intrigued by the seeming...

Riverside Students Create Coalition

Riverside Students Create Coalition

Briana Martinez April 5, 2022

Housing in Austin is expensive. Many students can’t afford to live in West Campus, where the rent median is at $1,295, according to Zumper. For this reason, many students decide to live in the Riverside...

Coming Soon: Cauldron Coffee

Coming Soon: Cauldron Coffee

Burnt X March 26, 2022

I don’t know about y’all, but I’ve been itching for a new coffee place in West Campus. I love Lucky Lab and Starbucks as much as any UT student, but they’re tried and true. I’m ready for something...

8 Stories Behind Tattoos

8 Stories Behind Tattoos

Reo Lee March 25, 2022

It comes in all different shapes and sizes, with lines that curve and swirl into intricate designs on smooth skin. No matter the tattoo’s color, price, or location, each symbol etched onto the body...