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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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The Desensitization of Gen-Z: A Conversation on the Effects of Social Media and Societal Collapse

November 15, 2022

Social media is both a curse and a blessing, with Generation Z at the forefront. Endless scrolling, constant negativity, and dark humor cloud social media platforms. This has desensitized a generation, leading to compartmentalization becoming second nature. Is social media a prediction of the impending doom of society or does it still give hope for a future of healing?

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Bodies Bodies Bodies: How to Poke Fun at a Generation

November 1, 2022

Gone is the age of condescending, low-quality cash grabs written exclusively by 40-year-olds for teenagers. Director Halina Reijn’s latest is a slasher film called Bodies Bodies Bodies. The blend of directing, acting, and screenplay sets this film apart from its uninventive predecessors by earning and maintaining its audiences’ attention throughout the movie in nuanced and unexpected ways.

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The Sad Monologue of a Real Journalist

June 24, 2021

I would like a refund on my college experience.

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From Liberal to Leftist: The Role of Social Media in Gen Z Politics

June 24, 2021

Story by Jill Risberg // @jillrisberg_ // she/herGraphic by Vildan Karaca // @vzkrc // she/they ...

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Dealing with College FOMO in the Time of Social Distancing

November 10, 2020

COVID-19 hit the spring semester of my freshman year at the University of Texas at Austin and by then, I had just familiarized myself with campus and started to socialize with others. The pandemic cut...

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The Comeback of Robert Pattinson

November 5, 2020

Story by Cat Cardenas// @c.aaattt // she/herGraphics by Meredith Cambis // @meredith_design // she/her ...

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Sweet Pandemic Distractions: Baking Magic with “The Great British Bake Off” 

October 20, 2020

Baking can be a bright spot in your day. Creating something sweet for yourself or your friends can spread happiness and spark your creativity. And there’s nothing better than a new season of “The...

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Exploring the Trans Roots of Hyperpop

October 16, 2020

A look into why the new pop genre finds its home in largely queer spheres.

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Black Romance Revived: ‘The Photograph’ Reminds Us That Representation Matters

February 14, 2020

Stella Meghie just served the world what may be considered a long overdue Black love story on a silver platter just in time for Valentine’s Day: The Photograph.

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“Van Mary” Finds Strength In Her Struggles

December 17, 2019

She always wanted to be in a band, but things - family problems, toxic relationships, fear itself - kept getting in the way. Now, Emily Whetstone explores all of these things through Van Mary.

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A Conversation with Julio Dicaprio from Since98

December 3, 2019

We sat down with Since98 Clothing’s designer and founder, Julio Dicaprio, to discuss his design process, influences, and aspirations.

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Dysfunctions of Fashion and a Blind Eye for Controversy

November 26, 2019

For decades, luxury fashion houses consistently set the stage for trend-setting and mind-boggling designs of art and clothing. Despite this, how can these evolving brands miss incorporating morals of diversity and inclusion?