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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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The Newest Way to Celebrate: Brown Paper Banners

Anna Galan, Trending Writer May 1, 2025

Balloons, garlands and “Happy Birthday” banners will always be party classics, but if you’re looking to elevate your next celebration, it’s time to try something new– banner painting. This trend...

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Who Runs the World? Austin Locals!

Emma Slaughter, Trending Writer November 8, 2024

People say good things come in threes, right? Does that mean good things also come in 3 miles? Various run clubs around Austin are gaining more members by the week, making them a great place to get a workout...

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...

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...

Coming Soon: Cauldron Coffee

Coming Soon: Cauldron Coffee

Burnt X March 26, 2022

I don’t know about y’all, but I’ve been itching for a new coffee place in West Campus. I love Lucky Lab and Starbucks as much as any UT student, but they’re tried and true. I’m ready for something...

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...

Best Boba Places Near UT

Best Boba Places Near UT

Jencie Tomasek March 22, 2022

Gong Cha Photo By Matilda Herrera Ramirez Due to its proximity and fun flavors, Gong Cha is a UT campus fan favorite and one of the fastest-growing tea brands with over 1,000+ stores internationally....