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UT Colleges As Pie Flavors

UT Colleges As Pie Flavors

Talisa Trevino December 20, 2021

We all know the holiday season is right around the corner, which practically means it’s the season for pie. Whether you’re staying in Austin or going home for the holiday season, find out which pie...

Picky eater food guide

Picky eater food guide

Damiana De La Paz December 3, 2021

Austin has many unique restaurants to choose from, but for a picky eater like me, it’s often hard to find food I love. Instead of always just eating fast food, here are some restaurants near campus...

The "write" way to stay in touch -- penpalling

The “write” way to stay in touch — penpalling

Joelle DiPaolo November 30, 2021

In an age where our phones are never more than an arms-length away, forms of communication, such as letters, are becoming obsolete. Although putting a pen to paper seems old fashioned, writing to...

Austin Artist Spotlight

Austin Artist Spotlight

Katie Nalle November 30, 2021

Austin is home to some of the best established and up-and-coming artists in the music scene. With big names like Willie Nelson, Shakey Graves and Janis Joplin, it can be easy to overlook some of the artists...

What NOT To Do After Getting a Bad Midterm Grade

What NOT To Do After Getting a Bad Midterm Grade

Kaitlyn Rouse November 30, 2021

So, you didn’t do well on a midterm. Maybe you studied for days in advance and felt super confident in the material. Maybe you didn’t study a bit and went in cold. Regardless of what led up to this...

Holiday Events To Look Out For in Austin

Holiday Events To Look Out For in Austin

Katie Nalle November 22, 2021

With Halloween and Thanksgiving having passed in the blink of an eye, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s are racing towards us. To make the most of this holiday season, you’re going to need some...

Best Coffee roasters in austin

Best Coffee roasters in austin

Katie Nalle November 19, 2021

Austin is home to a plethora of great coffee shops, but only a select few roast their own coffee beans. Whether you like to brew your own at home or let the baristas do what they do best, using the best...

5 Ways to have a good day with Mike

5 Ways to have a good day with Mike

Talisa Trevino November 18, 2021

Everyone loves the UT Parking Guard Mike from PTS for his uplifting personality and inspirational quotes (especially when we’re having a rough day). But I wondered how he’s so cheerful all the time...

Black Friday deals college students need

Black Friday deals college students need

Damiana De La Paz November 17, 2021

Black Friday is the perfect time to get things you realized you need to take back to college for cheap. Don’t want to pay $6 for one towel that you have to take to the communal bathroom? Want kitchenware...

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