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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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5 Life Lessons from Dan Rather

April 14, 2014

Not everyday do I sit in the same room as Dan Rather. I watched him from two tables over. With my iPhone, I zoomed in on his face as he ate the same brunch I did (which he may have perhaps chosen from the same buffet table I did — cue the screams!), until I felt I had successfully captured enough photos of him for my invaluable archives, uniquely titled “Camera Roll.”

How the Internet has Changed the Human Experience

April 14, 2014

I’ll be honest, I have a love-hate relationship with the Internet. On one hand, it allows us to access a wealth of information at unprecedented speeds and connect with people on opposite ends of the world. We are able to learn more, faster, which I think is a great thing. But the other side of the coin is a bit more tarnished. Over time, the Internet has made us a cowardly people.

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These Four Walls: Student Apartment Style

April 14, 2014

Walking into someone’s home can be like meeting that person for the very first time. It’s a chance to see someone’s persona manifested in their living space.

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Yik Yak Invades Campus

April 14, 2014

A new controversial and addicting social media app has rapidly emerged across high schools and college campuses. Yik Yak, released in November, already has hundreds of thousands of users. Simply put, the app offers a completely anonymous forum where users can post whatever is on their minds. Using GPS location services, Yik Yak provides a live feed of what the people around users are posting. Essentially, the app functions like Twitter, but with a twist: People can say anything they want without tacking their handle to the post.

Linked: Long Distance Relationships

April 14, 2014

Many of us went away to college and left our loved ones behind. It’s hard to say goodbye to our parents, friends and, even worse, our high school relationship. So hard, in fact, that some of us don’t say goodbye. Long distance relationships in college are fairly common, especially for underclassmen. When we fall in love young, we are willing to turn our world upside down for our boyfriend or girlfriend. Now, we take the next step in life, and sometimes, that step is miles away from love. 

My Audition for “The Real World”

April 14, 2014

ORANGE Buzz Editor Megan Fullerton tries out for The Real World and lives to tell the tale.

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It’s in Season for a Reason: Two Easy Recipes

April 14, 2014

April is upon us, which for many local farmers in Austin means a focus on an entirely different set of produce. As we move away from winter foods, Austin’s farmer's markets bear bright new colors with the fresh foods of spring.

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Restaurant in Review: Licha’s Cantina

April 14, 2014

I am very critical when it comes to “good” Mexican food, since I grew up eating authentic, homemade Mexican dishes. This is why Licha’s Cantina, a quaint restaurant located in East Austin off of 6th street, not only made me feel a bit nostalgic, but right at home.