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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

An Insider's Look Into The Best Study Spots on UT Campus

An Insider’s Look Into The Best Study Spots on UT Campus

Rebecca Hernandez September 21, 2021

Welcome back longhorns to another year on the 40 acres. Now that we’re a few weeks into the semester, midterms, essays and projects are already starting to pile up. So, where are some of the best places...

Is it a RIP-Off?: Drag Edition

Is it a RIP-Off?: Drag Edition

Sloane Wick September 13, 2021

Austin is full of things to see, do and experience— and half of them are total rip-offs. So I’m here to tell you what's best and what’s a mess. This week’s subject: The Drag.  Torchy’s...

6 Tips For Living Off Campus

6 Tips For Living Off Campus

Tara Phipps August 27, 2021

Off-campus living has been one of the most enriching experiences of my years in college. Not only did I get a taste of being on my own, but I also got to learn a little bit about being an adult— bills,...

5 Things you (won't!) be missing During virtual orientation

5 Things you (won’t!) be missing During virtual orientation

Sloane Wick August 17, 2021

The University of Texas is holding freshman orientation online this year rather than on campus. So, if you're an incoming freshman you may be wondering "what am I missing?" Well, I'm here to tell you...

Audio Story: The Swinger Community and Covid-19

EllieRudy May 5, 2021

https://soundcloud.com/user-789529868-697446769/spotlight-swingers-during-covid-19 Featured image courtesy of Kara Fields

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Get Your Brunch On – ATX Edition

April 28, 2021

One of the first words that comes to mind when thinking about Austin is “food”.

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Conquering Couples: A Look at Austin Business Owners

April 7, 2021

The Austin area is a bustling business scene, with new companies popping up every day. While some are owned and operated by families, other local businesses are also run by couples. Many of these couples say that their businesses grew from a shared interest that drove their success as well as their relationships.

Best of Wampus: Convenience Store Snacks

Best of Wampus: Convenience Store Snacks

Ren Breach March 30, 2021

One of my favorite ways to procrastinate as a college student is to run errands. When it’s too late to make a Target run or pickup takeout at Madam Mam’s I can always count on the slew of trusty West...

The best classes at ut: According to ut students

The best classes at ut: According to ut students

Sloane Wick March 24, 2021

There are a LOT of classes at UT: History of Religion, Architecture and Society, Introduction to Geology, etc. So, how are Longhorns supposed to pick what to take this fall? How about recommendations...

Start the New Year Off Right with an Apartment Makeover

Start the New Year Off Right with an Apartment Makeover

Ren Breach January 25, 2021

Getting tired of your space is a sentiment many of us share right now, especially college students. Like many of you, after spending much of this semester in my apartment, I needed a change. To prepare...

How To Online Thrift Like A Pro

How To Online Thrift Like A Pro

Ren Breach November 10, 2020

We all have that one friend who can skillfully find almost anyone online, whether you're searching for an old ex's new girlfriend or a mysterious acquaintance. I have a similar talent, but rather than...

Voting Guide: Places to get free things during early voting

Voting Guide: Places to get free things during early voting

Kara Fields October 22, 2020

No matter our political differences this election season, there is one thing that can unite every American - free stuff. To promote early voting, Austin restaurants, cafes and bars are offering free items...