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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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Every Day’s a Holiday: April Edition

April 6, 2015

Did you log onto Twitter on March 23 and feel overwhelmed by your timeline full of adorable puppies for #NationalPuppyDay? You had no idea and no time to prepare for the cuteness. Worry not. Here, ORANGE presents a list of April’s serious and strange holidays so that this month, you’ll be in the loop.

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The Life of Student and Model Ash Kim

April 6, 2015

She walks across a field in a jeweled, cream crop top and matching trouser skirt. Her pink heels match the hot-pink manes and tails of the live ponies grazing behind her. This photoshoot for Vogue Korea is just another day in the life of UT student and model Ash Kim.

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ORANGE Music Roundup: Artists That Are Better Live

April 3, 2015

“Dude, I swear they were better live.” We’ve all given that excuse before, in an effort to defend the bands whose brilliance we’ve seen firsthand, but who failed to deliver when confined to a studio. 

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Future Brewers Club Blends Passions and Community

April 3, 2015

It’s a sunny afternoon in West Campus. Speakers blast the Kinks’ “Waterloo Sunset,” and sophomore Will Cravens home brews beer.

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Why More People Should Be Talking About Angelina’s Ovaries

April 3, 2015

Actress and queen of Hollywood Angelina Jolie Pitt had a double mastectomy two years ago, and has recently announced her next step in combating ovarian cancer — the removal of her ovaries and fallopian tubes.

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Vogue in Wonderland

April 3, 2015

This year, the Harry Ransom Center is showcasing the treasured story of Alice’s journey down the rabbit hole with the exhibition “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland." Explore the exhibit and use our lookbook to incorporate Wonderland-inspired fashion into your everyday wardrobe.

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Primpin’ All Over the World: International Students on Style

April 2, 2015

From Canada to Norway, international students venture to The University of Texas at Austin to experience the Longhorn lifestyle. ORANGE talked to some international students about the influence of their culture and Austin on their personal style.

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Through the Lens: Holi 2015

April 2, 2015

On March 29, the Hindu Students Association put on HOLI, or the festival of colors, to vibrantly welcome the spring season. University of Texas at Austin students partied on the Lady Bird Johnson lawn with music by DJ Chet as colored powdered was distributed and thrown to celebrate the holy day, giving 2015 record high participation for the event. 

 

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10 Things I Learned from “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”

April 2, 2015

Following the life of Kimmy Schmidt, played by Ellie Kemper, a woman rescued from an underground bunker where she has been held captive for the past fifteen years in a doomsday cult, "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" is not only hilarious, but teaches strong, relatable life lessons. With a flamboyant, aspiring actor as her roommate, an over-the-top, high society wife as her boss and a love triangle between a billionaire and a fellow GED classmate, Kimmy’s adventures allow us to learn things from a different perspective.

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SXSWSports Recap: Most Memorable Messages from Colin Cowherd and Stephen A. Smith’s Panel

April 1, 2015

“The Evolution of Audio in the 21st Century” was an all-star panel at SXSWSports. It included a couple of sports hosts and broadcasters that I’ve grown up watching and listening to: Colin Cowherd and Stephen A. Smith.

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SXSWSports Recap: Emmanuel Acho Makes the Case for Compensating College Athletes

March 31, 2015

In one of the first sports panels of the conference, Longhorn and current Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho discussed why he thinks college athletes should be compensated for using their likenesses on NCAA-licensed apparel and in media.

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Cooking with Cast Iron

March 30, 2015

A cast iron skillet may seem old-fashioned, but it's a worthwhile investment. Learn how to give proper care to your cast iron and cook homemade pizza in a pan.