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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

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Clairo Brings Playfulness and Interactivity to Emo’s Austin

October 27, 2019

Claire Cotrill’s intimate and repressed vocals sound as if she’s quietly singing along to her favorite song in the car. Her songwriting is unique in the sense that it's deeply personal to her; however, someone who listens to her can automatically relate to her story. The people who felt the most connection to her and her music conglomerated at the Austin venue Emo’s on Oct. 22 to empathize with Clairo’s vulnerable lyrics and finally hear the physical manifestation of her critically acclaimed debut album “Immunity,” released this past August.

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The Power of Political Comedy

October 27, 2019

Could humor be the key to making politics digestible? Following the boom of political comedians taking to the screen, politics has wiggled its way into the regular media, opening up new avenues for people to learn about the game that’s played on Capitol Hill.

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Eight Hot Hip-Hop Tracks to Add to Your Fall Playlist

October 26, 2019

Every direction you turn, another fall-enthusiast appears, donned in clothing that bears the unfortunate essence of Donald Trump’s face tan. Cheap, gray cobweb decorations and brown blob-shaped “pumpkin” Reese’s taunt you as a brutal reminder that 2019 has been a disappointing dark pit of dead aspirations. Your only solace is the tireless hip-hop music that hasn’t been ruined by football-savvy frat boys.

Here are eight such tracks you can blare to drown out the intensity of autumn, somewhere between looping the new Frank Ocean, coping with October 31st’s Mercury in Retrograde and the painful wait on Kanye’s Jesus is King.

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Tyler the Creator Causes An “Earfquake” At The Frank Erwin Center

October 26, 2019

The Frank Erwin Center successfully hosted the diverse fans that Goldlink, Blood Orange, and Tyler the Creator drew out from Austin,Texas.

Fashion Flashback: Mary-Kate and Ashley’s Most Iconic Movie Looks

October 25, 2019

You’re invited... to take a tour of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s most iconic fashion moments in film! Since their Full House debut, America’s favorite twins have served us late ‘90s and early...

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When Your Favorite Artist Slips Into Mediocrity

October 24, 2019

You’ve loved this artist for years. They put out consistently great music. What happens when their newest release doesn’t hold up?

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Relax with Li Ziqi

October 24, 2019

Sustainable and self-sufficient, Youtuber Li Ziqi documents her serene life in the Chinese countryside. 

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Now Serving: New Avenues and Endless Possibilities

October 24, 2019

Restaurants such as Burger King, Little Caesars, Qdoba, Red Robin and even White Castle have taken the leap in offering meatless options for consumers.

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Seven Beatles Covers That Are Better Than The Original

October 24, 2019

There’s no shortage of covers of the Fab Four, but these seven renditions offer new interpretations of classics, and highlight voices apart from the typical white dudes rock music has come to lionize.

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The Omnipresent Role of the Coffee Shop Playlist

October 24, 2019

Coffee shops are an integral part of the college student’s experience. For students that want to escape the congested confines of campus, these places offer an alternative space to get work done, socialize, and go on first dates. Every coffee shop is different, especially in such a unique city like Austin. However, a common variable that unites each coffee shop is its choice of music.

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Texas ASO Brings Afrofuturism to Center Stage with Fest Africa

October 22, 2019

University of Texas at Austin’s African Students Organization held its annual showcase, Fest Africa, on Friday, Oct. 18. The event featured a variety of spoken word, dance and music from across the African continent.

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A Definitive Guide To Alternative Milks

October 21, 2019

New research has identified 65% of the population to have some form of lactose intolerance. Alternative milks provide a versatile range of flavors, as well as offer healthy substitutions to the milk we all grew up drinking.