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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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Top Snacks For College Students

Top Snacks For College Students

Kaitlyn Rouse April 27, 2022

Snacks are an essential component of the college experience. Whether you have a stash of  Oreos and popcorn or yogurt and almonds in your dorm, I can almost guarantee every college student has their...

The Allistic Guide to Autism Acceptance Month

The Allistic Guide to Autism Acceptance Month

Samantha Trevino April 22, 2022

Take off the blue shirt. And put the puzzle piece away. You won’t need that here. It’s April, officially making it Autism Awareness Acceptance Month (AAM). You see many events for “Light it up...

How to Budget Your Dine-In Dollars

How to Budget Your Dine-In Dollars

Kaitlyn Rouse April 22, 2022

At this point in the semester, most of my friends are either dangerously close to running out of dine-in dollars or have more money than they know what to do with. I’m somewhere in the middle with around...

The Ballroom at Spider House

The Ballroom at Spider House

Burnt X April 21, 2022

Almost every day, I pass by The Ballroom at Spider House on 29th St. Under the light bulb-rimmed sign that reads “BALLROOM” are the words “Bar and Cafe; Come on in.” I was intrigued by the seeming...

Riverside Students Create Coalition

Riverside Students Create Coalition

Briana Martinez April 5, 2022

Housing in Austin is expensive. Many students can’t afford to live in West Campus, where the rent median is at $1,295, according to Zumper. For this reason, many students decide to live in the Riverside...

8 Stories Behind Tattoos

8 Stories Behind Tattoos

Reo Lee March 25, 2022

It comes in all different shapes and sizes, with lines that curve and swirl into intricate designs on smooth skin. No matter the tattoo’s color, price, or location, each symbol etched onto the body...

How to get involved with comp-sci outside of the major

How to get involved with comp-sci outside of the major

Kaitlyn Rouse March 4, 2022

Computer Science at UT Austin is an incredibly intensive program, but there is much to be gained from having skills in the field. As a freshman computer science major, I know firsthand the rigors of the...

Behind the scenes with Lanicrochets

Behind the scenes with Lanicrochets

Reo Lee March 4, 2022

Colorful checkered bags, bright colored tops, soft plushies, and embroidered hats line the shelves. At Lanicrochets, dreams and wishes become a reality in the form of eye-catching and handmade crocheted...

5 Ways to have a good day with Mike

5 Ways to have a good day with Mike

Talisa Trevino November 18, 2021

Everyone loves the UT Parking Guard Mike from PTS for his uplifting personality and inspirational quotes (especially when we’re having a rough day). But I wondered how he’s so cheerful all the time...

Recap of Women's March ATX 2021

Recap of Women’s March ATX 2021

Ivana Alexa Darancou October 29, 2021

The annual nationwide Women’s March took place on Oct. 2, 2021, for activists to protest against recent abortion laws.  The event began at 9:00 a.m. at the Texas Capitol and the people attending...

A Reflection of Hispanic Heritage Month

A Reflection of Hispanic Heritage Month

Thalia Menchaca October 20, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month spans from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States, as well as to educate others...

Let’s Talk About Abusers in Hollywood... and the Celebrities Who Work With Them

Let’s Talk About Abusers in Hollywood… and the Celebrities Who Work With Them

Thalia Menchaca October 7, 2021

Trigger Warning: This article includes discussions of sexual assault, abuse and trauma. With stars like Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Taylor Swift, Christian Bale, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rami Malek...