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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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Zoom class crushes

Zoom class crushes

Lucero Lopez February 14, 2021

If you’re anything like me, the pandemic really put a damper on my social life, including interacting with people in my classes. But, here’s one thing that’s remained (kind of) the same: class crushes. Hear...

From a Podcast Novice: Here’s 5 Podcasts you Should be Listening to

From a Podcast Novice: Here’s 5 Podcasts you Should be Listening to

Rebecca Hernandez February 10, 2021

From a Podcast Novice: Here’s 5 Podcasts you Should be Listening to Over winter break, I really got into podcasts. Like, REALLY got into podcasts. Before that, I had a hard time getting into podcasts...

Start the New Year Off Right with an Apartment Makeover

Start the New Year Off Right with an Apartment Makeover

Ren Breach January 25, 2021

Getting tired of your space is a sentiment many of us share right now, especially college students. Like many of you, after spending much of this semester in my apartment, I needed a change. To prepare...

5 Questions you WILL get Asked during Thanksgiving Break and How to Talk Your Way Out of Them

5 Questions you WILL get Asked during Thanksgiving Break and How to Talk Your Way Out of Them

Sloane Wick November 23, 2020

"Can you believe the election results?" How to escape: Avoid political conversations during Thanksgiving at all costs. Even if your entire family magically happens to have the same political opinions...

Playlist of songs for perfect fall weather

Here’s Your Fall 2020 Playlist

Rebecca Hernandez November 13, 2020

It’s that time of year again where Texans are freezing in weather less than 70 degrees! After months of sweating just from stepping outside, it’s finally sweater weather. With cooler temperatures...

2020 Texas Voters’ Guide

2020 Texas Voters’ Guide

Hugo Ortiz October 23, 2020

You’re still in time to vote! The 2020 Presidential Election is getting closer, but you still good to cast your ballot early and avoid longer wait times on November 3rd! Check out this 2020 Texas Voters...

Voting Guide: Places to get free things during early voting

Voting Guide: Places to get free things during early voting

Kara Fields October 22, 2020

No matter our political differences this election season, there is one thing that can unite every American - free stuff. To promote early voting, Austin restaurants, cafes and bars are offering free items...

The empty desk at the end of the hall

The empty desk at the end of the hall

Sloane Wick October 21, 2020

Rumors circulate around Littlefield dormitory, UT's oldest residence hall. Does more than just dust float through these nearly 100-year-old halls? Perhaps, even the ghost of Alice Littlefield herself?...

Hello and good-bicycle; a eulogy to my stolen bike

Hello and good-bicycle; a eulogy to my stolen bike

Hugo Ortiz October 13, 2020

As I transferred from El Paso to UT Austin this fall, I came to UT carrying with me not only my hopes, my dreams and the friendships I have made during my lifetime, but also, my beloved bike. Five...

Taquero Mucho is a Pink Wonderland here in austin

Taquero Mucho is a Pink Wonderland here in austin

Courtney Smith October 2, 2020

When I started seeing TikToks and IG posts featuring an ALL pink mexican restaurant here in Austin- I knew I had to go. Located on West Ave and right next to another Austin classic, Irene’s, Taquero...

Source: Billy Joel “We Didn’t Start the Fire” Music Video

Yes, Billy Joel, We Did Start the Fire

Tara Phipps September 29, 2020

You know that song “We didn't start the fire?” Yeah, it was wrong- we totally did. And by “we” I mean the hormone-crazed mothers-to-be that think pink and blue explosions will somehow soothe the...

Apps & Extensions To help you with Zoom University

Apps & Extensions To help you with Zoom University

Amanda Landa September 28, 2020

As we begin the first few weeks of Fall, it can be a difficult time to resume online classes. College is typically stressful, so being stuck in the closed confinements of a Zoom screen can be much worse....