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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

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Is It A Rip-Off?: 2nd Street Edition

Is It A Rip-Off?: 2nd Street Edition

Sloane Wick November 11, 2021

Second St. District is known in Austin for its vibrant boutiques, countless dining options and stunningly lit-up trees. It’s full of unique things to do and see — but half of them are complete rip-offs....

Mid-semester Madness: A Personal Reflection

Mid-semester Madness: A Personal Reflection

Lucero Lopez November 10, 2021

Tired and overwhelmed — the two perfect words to describe how I’ve been feeling lately.  There’s a certain sensation that buzzes around in the October air that looms around for quite a while,...

25 QUESTIONS WITH UT WEST CAMPUS RESIDENT ABIGAIL CASTRO

25 QUESTIONS WITH UT WEST CAMPUS RESIDENT ABIGAIL CASTRO

Sofia Trevino November 5, 2021

Burnt X Writer Sofia Treviño interviews West Campus resident Abigail Castro. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eYs7RAc9cY

Students raise concerns about Eco2Go program

Students raise concerns about Eco2Go program

Talisa Trevino November 4, 2021
The University Eco2Go program prides itself on convenience while ironically, students that eat in the dining halls feel otherwise
A Piano for Your Thoughts: Study Playlist

A Piano for Your Thoughts: Study Playlist

Elizabeth Maria Casarez November 2, 2021

By now, most of us have found ourselves in the lobby of our dorm, fully absorbed with our homework, when someone starts banging on the piano and disrupts our concentration. The problem isn’t the piano...

The *notion* of staying organized: how to effectively manage your time

The *notion* of staying organized: how to effectively manage your time

Joelle DiPaolo November 2, 2021

If you had an existential crisis surrounded by piles of papers during midterm season, chances are you weren’t the only one. In light of the many projects and tests, students were forced to confront...

The Pros and Cons of Proposition A

The Pros and Cons of Proposition A

Sandhya Maddali November 1, 2021

Early voting began in Travis County this past week, and it’s important to know what’s on the ballot. Perhaps the biggest vote this cycle is whether to pass Proposition A, a new bill that would heavily...

What's on the ballot?

What’s on the ballot?

Michelle Tamayo November 1, 2021

Early voting in Austin has begun! From Oct. 18 to Oct. 29, Travis County residents are eligible to vote. Election Day is on Nov. 2. If you want to make an informed decision, keep on reading to find out...

Recap of Women's March ATX 2021

Recap of Women’s March ATX 2021

Ivana Alexa Darancou October 29, 2021

The annual nationwide Women’s March took place on Oct. 2, 2021, for activists to protest against recent abortion laws.  The event began at 9:00 a.m. at the Texas Capitol and the people attending...

5 DIY Austin-Inspired Halloween Costumes

5 DIY Austin-Inspired Halloween Costumes

Sloane Wick October 27, 2021

Halloween is just around the corner and if you’re anything like most college students, you’re looking for a last-minute costume idea right about now. You could go basic— maybe a witch or a ghost?  No!...

The Color Inside by James Turrell, Located on top of the SAC

Campus Art You Ignore Every Day

Nicholas Muniz October 27, 2021

With classes back in person, it's likely that you pass by the many art installations here on campus. Many of us have seen these works, but never stop to learn their name or artists. This is your chance...

ATX: An Outside Perspective

ATX: An Outside Perspective

Elizabeth Maria Casarez October 21, 2021

I am not from Austin, Texas. In fact, I am from the opposite of Austin, Texas— a small, country town with only a school and a gas station to its name. During my first few days living in the city, I...