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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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Owning a Dog in College: How to Responsibly Make This Life-Changing Decision

Owning a Dog in College: How to Responsibly Make This Life-Changing Decision

Abby McMorris, Voice of BXO Writer November 14, 2024

As I sat restlessly in my college apartment two years ago, yearning for compatibility and a sense of purpose I had not yet found at the University of Texas at Austin, I felt called to look into getting...

Sartre’s “Bad Faith” and Why I Hate First Dates

Sartre’s “Bad Faith” and Why I Hate First Dates

Mandira Ganti, Voice of BXO Writer November 7, 2024

A man wanting to sleep with a woman on the first date isn’t a new concept. Sartre was born over 100 years ago, but he still knew about it.  Jean-Paul Sartre, a leading philosopher in 20th century...

The UT Tower Restoration: What the Students Really Think

The UT Tower Restoration: What the Students Really Think

Abby McMorris, Voice of BXO Writer November 1, 2024

University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell announced in October that the iconic, nearly-century-old, UT tower would undergo a major restoration project this year.  “The University of Texas...

Jack Antonoff on stage at a Bleachers concert in 2014. Courtesy of Rachel Lynch

An Honest Reaction to Bleachers’ “A Stranger Desired”

Hasina Shah, Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2024

The first time I heard a Bleachers song, I was mindlessly scrolling through Instagram when a black and white photo of a handsome, baby-faced Jack Antonoff caught my attention. He was wearing his signature...

Afro-Latin Student Association arrives at UT Austin

Afro-Latin Student Association arrives at UT Austin

Kendall Washington June 6, 2024

With a Black student population of only 4.5%, every time I enter a classroom, I am reminded of the low Black population at the University of Texas. It's sad to say that I’m used to it, but this isn’t...

Do You Believe in Magic? Modern Spiritualism at a Glance

Do You Believe in Magic? Modern Spiritualism at a Glance

Angelie Aggarwal June 4, 2024

The rise of New Age Spiritualism in aesthetic culture has brought along many faddish belief systems across America and different communities. In our globalized society it can be difficult for newer generations...

Catering to Your Cravings and Why We Can’t Eat Healthy

Catering to Your Cravings and Why We Can’t Eat Healthy

Angelie Aggarwal June 4, 2024

College students get a bad rap when it comes to managing our nutrition. We either buy too much junk food, spend too much money ordering DoorDash, or go three days without consuming anything other than...

Should We Really be Appreciating the Art and not the Artist?

Should We Really be Appreciating the Art and not the Artist?

Kaitlin Castillo June 4, 2024

The notion that one can “appreciate the art without supporting the artist” is flawed and ethically problematic. As consumers of media, regular individuals hold the power to influence who is and...

Why is Women’s Safety Not Taken Seriously?

Why is Women’s Safety Not Taken Seriously?

Kaitlin Castillo June 4, 2024

Content Warning: Discusses Sexual Assault  If you’re a college student whose university is located in the heart of a major city, threats may surround you at all times. In Austin, home to the state...

Gen Z’s Humor Will Only Get More Absurd

Gen Z’s Humor Will Only Get More Absurd

Mattea Gallaway June 4, 2024

Gen Z is incredibly unique, raised alongside the internet and all of the social media platforms within it. This specific exposure has made Gen Z an anomaly among other generations; we’re much more diverse...

UT, We Need to Talk: An Open Letter about SB 17

UT, We Need to Talk: An Open Letter about SB 17

Burnt X May 22, 2024

Editor's Note: For the safety of our staff writer, they have asked to remain anonymous. Dear UT, You made it impossible for marginalized students to feel safe here when you decided to comply with...

Graphic by Sara Kinne

“But I’m A Cheerleader!” From Ass to Class: A Film Deserving of Its Cult Classic Status

Angelie Aggarwal April 22, 2024

How often does someone cry out, “I’m a homosexual! I’m a homosexual! I’m a homosexual!” in all seriousness and still get a happy ending on a Hollywood big screen?  Before the New Queer...