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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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Vampires of ATX

March 11, 2015

When you first hear the word vampire, the chilling Count Dracula may appear in your head. Or perhaps you are thinking of a more sensitive or lustful vampire like those of “Twilight” and “True Blood.” But vampires are more than characters in a book or on screen. Little do many know that vampires roam the streets of Austin, living normal lives, working normal jobs and raising families.

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Man Buns of UT

March 11, 2015

Who’s rocking the most talked about buns on campus? Spoiler alert: It isn’t Kim Kardashian. ORANGE searched the Forty Acres and tracked down some of the hottest man buns not in Wranglers.

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Rookie Guide: How to Attend SXSW on a College Budget

March 11, 2015

SXSW can be overwhelming for outsiders, but with a few tricks up your sleeve, it can be incredibly simple to navigate.

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What Coloring My Hair Taught Me, According to UT Students

March 10, 2015

College is the time to try new things and take risks. Some may switch majors, while others switch hair color. Whether you have been rocking virgin hair for 20 years, or have experimented with everything from bright hues to ombré, these UT students have great advice we can all take note of.

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Plant Holder DIYs

March 10, 2015

If you're looking for a way to beat those rainy day blues and prepare for spring, these DIY plant holders can help brighten any room.

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Social Media Recap: Celebrating Women in 2015

March 9, 2015

ORANGE looks at some of the ways women took to social media on Sunday to celebrate themselves and each other.

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ORANGE Reviews: ROXY ROCA’s “Ain’t Nothin’ Fancy”

March 9, 2015

In the post-“Uptown Funk” world we’re living in, big brass and a Morris Day attitude are all the rage. And “Ain’t Nothin’ Fancy,” the latest effort from local band ROXY ROCA, fits the bill quite nicely.

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Simply Sarah: Guilt-Free Cauliflower Pizza Recipe

March 9, 2015

What if I told you there was pizza out there you could eat any day of the week and not just as a delicious cheat meal? 

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7 Style Lessons from the Ladies of “Broad City”

March 9, 2015

From power suits to Froot Loops-printed leggings, Abbi and Ilana’s distinct personal styles reflect their spontaneity and bold authenticity. Here are seven life lessons to learn from the duo’s wardrobe.

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The Balancing Act — Life as a Yoga Instructor and Student

March 9, 2015

With her nose buried deep in Goethe’s “Faust,” Aliyah Conley doesn’t immediately stand out nestled in the corner of a crowded coffeehouse. Reading for her world literature class with a stack of various books at her side, Conley seems like just another student studying for class. But for Aliyah Conley class is always in session. As a Plan II freshman at the University of Texas at Austin and the youngest instructor at Black Swan Yoga studio, her time is stretched between learning and teaching.

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Miss May I: The Roar Heard ‘Round the World

March 6, 2015

Troy, Ohio’s metalcore quintet Miss May I's version of “growing up” involves support slots on high-profile European metal tours, massive festival gigs in both America and Japan and an album that was just one spot shy of cracking the Billboard Top 20 last year.

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The Violin Monster to Appear at SXSW

March 4, 2015

It’s not every day that someone comes across a 494-year-old werewolf that plays violin, but with South By Southwest just around the corner, don’t be surprised when the Violin Monster takes over the streets of Austin — with or without a full moon.