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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

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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

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...