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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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Ways to Spend Thanksgiving if You’re Staying in Austin

November 28, 2019

There are those who don’t always have the chance to go back home for Thanksgiving. Fortunately, if you are one of the students staying on campus this break, here is a list of ways to spend Thanksgiving day in Austin.

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The Highs and Lows of Fashion: A Conversation with Joyce Gomez of chanelsface

November 23, 2019

We sat down with the local designer and Dimensions Pop-Up vendor to discuss her collection and the future of fashion.

A Beginner's Guide to Espresso Drinks

A Beginner’s Guide to Espresso Drinks

Burnt X November 19, 2019

An espresso machine hums behind the sounds of chatter and clicking keyboards. The smell of coffee lies heavy in the air, while people sip beverages and twirl spoons. People mutter words like “macchiato,”...

Places to Take Your Parents to Impress Them

Places to Take Your Parents to Impress Them

Courtney Smith November 2, 2019

Showing your family around UT is a must, but our campus is also in one of the coolest cities in America (not sponsored- I swear). Austin’s food scene is big, unique, delicious and probably the best...

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Grudges and Ghouls: The Conspiracies Behind Frost Bank Tower

Tara Phipps October 29, 2019

The downtown Austin skyline is something to stop and stare at. The buildings that make up the city reach to several different heights and create a beautiful aesthetic that would look great in the background...

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AFF Films to Look Out For With People of Color

October 29, 2019

Austin Film Festival is one of the most world-renowned film festivals local to the area, especially for burgeoning writers and filmmakers. However, like many film festivals, they tend to be overwhelmingly white in the movies chosen to premiere. For people of color looking to diversify their film-viewing palette, ORANGE has compiled a list of seven films to watch this festival season.

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Sustainable for Spooky Season

October 11, 2019

Though the Texas weather is holding on to the heat, it’s officially time for fall.

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Austin Asian Night Market Celebrates Culture and Local Businesses

October 10, 2019

Cast against the backdrop of Austin’s glossy skyline, the Austin Asian Night Market drew crowds late into Friday night, and upheld the city’s reputation as a food destination. 


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Teen Vogue’s Unforgettable Sweet Sixteen in Austin

July 1, 2019

Teen Vogue turned 16 last month and the New York based magazine traveled all the way to Texas to celebrate its milestone with local influencers and loyal readers at the Line Hotel in downtown Austin.

Affordable Graduation Gifts

Affordable Graduation Gifts

Courtney Smith May 14, 2019

Graduation is the next big step in adulting. Once students cross the stage they go on to do a number of things: some will go off to a new place to work, some may travel, some will get married, and others...

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UT’s Forty Acres Festival Draws Crowds Despite Rainfall

May 13, 2019

The University of Texas at Austin’s annual music festival, Forty Acres Fest, prevailed on April 6 despite last minute thunderstorms and tornado forecasts. The event featured a headlining performance by BET award winning rapper Waka Flocka Flame.

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Walker Lukens Presents a Soulful, Dynamic Album with ADULT

May 13, 2019

Houston-raised and Austin-based singer-songwriter Walker Lukens released his third album, titled ADULT this last Friday. Produced by Spoon’s Jim Eno, and ADULT marks a growth in Luken’s genre-bending skills and showcases his innate ability to write good music.