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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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Austin Says Hello to Hello Lamppost

March 3, 2015

Hello Lamppost is one project that stands out from the rest because the spectator is more than just an observer — he or she is the heartbeat to this work of art.

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Boutique of the Week: Monkies Vintage and Thrift

March 3, 2015

Behind the small, unassuming chalkboard sign on Guadalupe Street marked “Monkies Vintage” lies a diverse selection of items ranging from cowboy boots and denim jackets to ‘90s basketball jerseys, rainbow sequined tops and plastic Ninja Turtle figurines. Serving up an eclectic mix of on-trend retro wears, Monkies can serve students of all styles and price ranges.

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Top 10 Memorable Award Season Moments

March 2, 2015

No one sits through a three-hour award show to see a bunch of acceptance speeches. The best moments are unplanned, unexpected and, sometimes, downright embarrassing.

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Food Truck Feature: Mac Daddy’s

March 2, 2015

Nestled in the corner of West Campus’s Rancho Rio Eatery sits a food truck whose owner has reinvented a childhood food staple: macaroni and cheese. 

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Behind the Ballot

March 2, 2015

The Student Government candidates look great in their promotional photos all over your news feed. But as a student of the University of Texas, you want more than that.

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DIY Inspiration Board

March 2, 2015

February is over already. If you’re like me, you are glancing down at your February to-list bleakly. But this month is different. With this inspiration board put right into your planner, each day you can motivate yourself to accomplish those goals. Whether you are trying to hit the gym more often or just make it every day to your 8 a.m., a portable inspiration board will help you stay focused and motivated.

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Strong Makes Waves with Inaugural Recruiting Class

February 27, 2015

Texas head coach Charlie Strong wrapped up his first year-long recruiting effort at Texas earlier this month, and the finished product certainly exceeded expectations.

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#BlackStudentsMatter: The State of Black UT

February 27, 2015

Black students at the University of Texas at Austin are running a race with the past, and the dizziness reaches its peak every February during Black History Month.

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ORANGE Music Roundup: Spring Festivals in Texas (That Aren’t SXSW!)

February 27, 2015

Sometimes, you just need to get away. That’s especially true if you live in Austin during spring break, and everybody else’s idea of a getaway is to flock to the already-congested city you call home. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to get your music fix outside city limits. Check out this list of Spring Festivals by the ORANGE Music staff and hit the road with a friend, a 12-pack and a killer Spotify playlist.

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How To Accesorize This Spring

February 27, 2015

The weather is getting warmer, the squirrels are coming out and you find your focus shifting from midterms to what you’re going to wear this spring. You may not be able to control Texas’ unpredictable weather, but the following style trends are sure to make this season a fashionable one.

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Simply Sarah: Healthy Ingredients That Should Be in Your Nutrition Bars

February 27, 2015

It's hard to choose the right snack. We’re constantly encountering foods filled with bad fats, extremely high levels of added sugar and ingredients we can’t pronounce. But in the sea of unhealthy products is a better option for nourishment: nutrition bars.

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The Dress Seen Around the World: Whose Side Are You On?

February 27, 2015

In the history books, it will be noted: World War III began with a dress.