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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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Is it a Rip-Off?: SoCo Edition

Is it a Rip-Off?: SoCo Edition

Sloane Wick October 18, 2021

South Congress district, usually referred to as SoCo, is one of Austin’s most popular attractions for tourists and locals alike. It’s full of unique shops and funky restaurants — and half of them...

5 Best Bus Routes from UT Campus

5 Best Bus Routes from UT Campus

Rachel Schmidt October 12, 2021

Looking for a fun, free adventure? Need to get somewhere but don’t have a car? Take the bus to one of these five locations and soak up everything public transportation has to offer. To board, just swipe...

ATX: A Blast from the Past

ATX: A Blast from the Past

Rebecca Hernandez October 11, 2021

The Austin we know today looks nothing like it did back then, or does it? These days, it seems like all anyone in Austin can talk about is rising housing prices, the wave of newcomers to the Austin area...

Austin Drives to Leave Your Worries Behind

Joshua Kennedy Davis October 11, 2021

Usually driving around Austin is stressful, but at night the white lines and rolling asphalt can provide solace to the soul. Listed below are four great routes to stack some miles and vibe to your favorite...

Rejecting the Heartbeat Bill: how you can join the fight

Rejecting the Heartbeat Bill: how you can join the fight

Ivana Alexa Darancou October 4, 2021

On Sept. 1, Texas announced their new “Heartbeat Bill,” which restricts women from having legal abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Ever since this law was passed, students at The University of...

How to get Across Campus Quickly

How to get Across Campus Quickly

Joelle DiPaolo October 1, 2021

If you’re a freshman like me, chances are you ignored all the warnings about not taking back-to-back classes or you had a little too much confidence about how easy it would be to get across the 40 acres....

5 Campus Hangout Spots Worth Checking Out This Semester

5 Campus Hangout Spots Worth Checking Out This Semester

Katie Nalle September 30, 2021

The 40 acres can be overwhelming— especially for a freshman (or COVID era sophomore). Feeling lost on campus is something most new students are familiar with, and walking all over to find the best spots...

How the Web Cookie Crumbles

How the Web Cookie Crumbles

Briana Martinez September 30, 2021

Have you ever wondered how Instagram knew you were talking about that one shirt from Urban Outfitters and put an ad in your feed? Do you click “Accept all cookies” just to get that annoying pop-up...

10 Secret Study Spots at UT

10 Secret Study Spots at UT

Kaitlyn Rouse September 30, 2021

If you’re a student at the University of Texas at Austin, then you know all of the hotspots for studying around campus: Perry-Castaneda Library, The Union, Medici Roasting, Flawn Academic Center, etc....

Rhea Bhat: Taking on TikTok as @texasbrownie

Rhea Bhat: Taking on TikTok as @texasbrownie

Talisa Trevino September 29, 2021

We all know the “that girl” TikTok genre that showcases a day-in-the-life of “that girl” who seems to have her whole life together, broadcasted in all it’s perfection in a one-minute time frame....

The Power of Music: The Impact of K-Pop on UT Students

The Power of Music: The Impact of K-Pop on UT Students

Dilen Lee September 29, 2021

K-pop, also known as Korean pop, has been increasing in popularity in the United States over the past decade. However, it wasn’t until 2017, when the boy group BTS was nominated for an award at the...

Lucky Lab Hosts Tailgate Celebration For Eighth Birthday

Lucky Lab Hosts Tailgate Celebration For Eighth Birthday

Jessica Garcia September 28, 2021

Photo by Jessica Garcia “Let’s meet at Lucky Lab” is a common phrase heard among UT students. Located across the street from the UT campus, Lucky Lab Coffee Co. is a place where students can...