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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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Years of Sexism at the Oscars: Women aren’t getting recognition for work in the film industry

February 22, 2015

Considering the Academy who picks Oscar nominees and winners is mostly composed of old, white men, it’s no wonder gender inequality is rampant at the Academy Awards  and in the film industry in general.

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Documentary “Project Puente” Explores Latino-Jewish Relations at UT

February 20, 2015

As students munch on chips and sip Topo Chico in a room at the University of Texas’s Jewish student center Hillel, the conversation turns to heritage.

 

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Echosmith Concert Review: A Walk Through Wonderland

February 19, 2015

With their colorful blend of carefree pop and driving guitar riffs, California natives Echosmith wowed a sold-out crowd at Emo’s on Feb. 15 during their U.S. tour. 

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The Beginner’s Guide to Paleo Eating

February 19, 2015

There are a lot of misconceptions about the paleo diet — people don’t just sit around like cavemen and cavewomen and gnaw on meat.

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Latte Recipe for “Not a Latte” Money

February 18, 2015

There is an alternative way to get that latte without spending a grande.

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5-1-Tunes: Big Bill

February 18, 2015

Big Bill wants you to take a walk on the wild side.  With their manic brand of “cartoon punk” and a mission to make even the biggest introvert cut loose, the band continues to win over new fans who they lovingly refer to as “Bill-ions.”

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When life gives you lemons

February 17, 2015

They’re sour. They’re sweet. They’re everything you need in your life. They are lemons, and we can list quite a few good reasons to pick ‘em up while walking through the produce section of HEB. Not only are lemons as easy on your wallet as they are to come by, but they have different household and beauty uses as well.  

ORANGE Music Roundup – Most Anticipated Albums of 2015

February 16, 2015

Now that the Grammys are over, it's time to stop worrying about last year's music and focus on what's to come in 2015. If the last two months are an indicator of what's to come, then it should be a great year. We've already got our eyes set on a handful of upcoming releases.

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A 10-text Relationship With My Invisible Boyfriend

February 16, 2015

There was always that one kid who claimed to have a girlfriend he met at summer camp. They were star-crossed lovers, and she lived out of state... And no one believed it for a second. (Think Napoleon Dynamite, carrying around the head shot of his girlfriend who just happens to go to a different school).

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This Valentine’s Day, Trade Conversation Hearts for “Wet Brownies”

February 14, 2015

Joining a high school film club sparked radio-television-film senior Chris Gilman’s love for movies and directing. “Doing [film with my] friends and having fun with it definitely inspired me to actually make this into something I want to do as a career,” Gilman says.

 

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ORANGE Valentine’s Day Pick-up Lines

February 14, 2015

It’s Valentine’s day, and you’ve had your eye on that cutie for way too long.  The ORANGE style staff compiled a list of pick up lines to help you sweep that special someone off their feet.  

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Twitter Reacts to Jon Stewart’s Departure from “The Daily Show”

February 13, 2015

Stewart, known for his satirical critique of news, reporters and current events, will retire by the end of this year, when his contract expires. Comedy Central released a statement from President Michele Ganeless to confirm his departure after 16 years.