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guide to manifesting

guide to manifesting

Claire Waheed March 10, 2021

The word “manifestation” has been prominent on social media platforms, like TikTok, for some time now...but what exactly is it? Manifestation is the idea of turning your desires into reality. Your...

"The Queen’s Gambit" Review

“The Queen’s Gambit” Review

CelesteRamirez March 3, 2021

It takes a lot of people suggesting a show for me to sit down and finally watch it. I am very simple minded when it comes to entertainment. As a viewer, I like to relax and ask to not think too much....

The "it girls" of the 1950s

The “it girls” of the 1950s

EmilyGift March 2, 2021

With the rise of the film industry inevitably comes the practice of turning actors and actresses into stars made for profit. Film companies would manufacture stars’ personas and release scandalous information...

The Road to Tiktok Fame

The Road to Tiktok Fame

Tara Phipps March 1, 2021

Tiktok has stormed into the social media world and become one of the most exciting and known apps on millions of people’s phones. Videos with everything from lip-syncing to obscure hobbies in the duration...

An honest review of Malcolm & Marie

An honest review of Malcolm & Marie

Skyler King February 25, 2021

Burnt X Entertainment Co-Editor Skyler King reviews Netflix Original, Malcolm & Marie , starring Zendaya and John David Washington. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB0co4UsgvU&feature=youtu.be Malcolm...

8 Nature Documentaries on Netflix to Cure your Wanderlust

8 Nature Documentaries on Netflix to Cure your Wanderlust

Kara Fields February 25, 2021

If there has been anything good to come out of this pandemic, it would be the newfound appreciation for our outdoor spaces.  As many of us sit trapped within our concrete jungles, wellness and...

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“Selena: The Series” Review

Thalia Menchaca February 22, 2021

The first teaser trailer seemed promising. Red lips and feathered bangs in the iconic purple jumpsuit worn by the late Tejano music icon during her last concert in 1995 at the Houston Astrodome. The...

A longhorn snow-day playlist

A longhorn snow-day playlist

Sloane Wick February 15, 2021

The entire state of Texas is under a Winter Storm Warning as parts of Austin are covered in up-to seven and a half inches of snow. Until the roads clear up and it's safe for Longhorns to go out again,...

The diamonds of the (first) season

The diamonds of the (first) season

Emily Hyatt February 12, 2021

Rating the characters of Netflix’s Bridgerton from the highest on Lady Whistledown’s hit list to the true diamond of the season **This article contains spoilers for the first season of “Bridgerton.”...

Why "Judas and the black messiah" comes at a crucial Moment

Why “Judas and the black messiah” comes at a crucial Moment

Skyler King February 11, 2021

In anticipation of their new film, “Judas and the Black Messiah,” Warner Bros Studios held a summit discussing the legacy of Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party.  The film comes at a time...

From a Podcast Novice: Here’s 5 Podcasts you Should be Listening to

From a Podcast Novice: Here’s 5 Podcasts you Should be Listening to

Rebecca Hernandez February 10, 2021

From a Podcast Novice: Here’s 5 Podcasts you Should be Listening to Over winter break, I really got into podcasts. Like, REALLY got into podcasts. Before that, I had a hard time getting into podcasts...

Judas and the Black Messiah Spoiler-Free Review

Judas and the Black Messiah Spoiler-Free Review

Skyler King February 5, 2021

A story about revolution, featuring terrific acting and intense directing come together to bring us a riveting start to 2021. The late-1960s saw the rise of the Black Panther Movement. A movement dedicated...