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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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Closet Confessional: Erika Evans

November 18, 2014

Blonde strands of hair tinted with blue and pink dangle across psychology freshman Erika Evans's back. Her dreadlocks are embellished with beads and colored string that swing freely against her fairy-like frame. Evans’s skin is decorated with henna, and she wears striking pieces of earthy clothing.

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Video: Short Bus Subs Food Truck Feature

November 18, 2014

Between the festivals, football games and millennials immigrating by the dozens, it comes as no surprise that Austin is a hub for food trucks. From barbecue to cupcakes, these mobile eateries satisfy a bounty of cravings. With hundreds food carts scattered throughout the city, it’s hard to know which one to choose - especially to cure hunger pangs during a busy festival or post-Sixth Street hankerings. To help ease the anxiety of arbitrary decision making between neighboring vendors, ORANGE will be giving a sneak peek into the history, kitchen and crazy customers at some of the best food trucks in Austin. Next up: Short Bus Subs.

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ATX Rookie Guide: Outdoor Gems to Enjoy Before Winter

November 10, 2014

The city of Austin is filled with many things to do that will deter even the most passionate couch potato from wasting away indoors. There are plenty of spots around town that will satisfy your wanderlust desires like hiking, rock climbing and even just taking in the view of the never-ending hill country. With winter weather quickly approaching, lace up those tennis shoes and spend some time with Mother Nature before it gets too cold outside for Texan blood. Here are a few adventures to make time for.

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ORANGE Review: “The Humbling”

October 29, 2014

"The Humbling" was everything I expected and more. Al Pacino (cast as the movie's protagonist, Simon Axler) has never been more captivating — or should I say, convincing (movie joke)? Originally written as a novel by Philip Roth, the screenplay was adapted by Buck Henry and Michal Zebede. Present at the screening of the film Thursday night at the Austin Film Festival at the Paramount Theater, Zebede told the audience that "The Humbling" had been a passion project for Pacino, so he had already been cast to play the part. She added that she took inspiration from Pacino’s life and wrote it into the character.

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Thrift Shop Style Inspiration For The Broke, College Kid

October 20, 2014

Story by Caroline Cook Photos by Kristen Hubby Do you have champagne taste on a beer budget? Well, that’s the ache an average college fashionista experiences when flipping through the September issue...

Look Through The Lens: Modern Art at POP AUSTIN

October 19, 2014

Photos by Dahlia DandashiBlurb by Ashley Lopez This past weekend, the first annual POP AUSTIN International Art Show brought together both iconic and emerging art to create a contemporary experience...

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10 Things to Eat at Austin City Limits

October 3, 2014

It’s that time of year again. We’ve checked the lineup, looked up unfamiliar artists, and received our wristbands in the mail. The weekend that we’ve been looking forward to is quickly approaching, and it’s important to get all of our planning done. For example, the friends we’re going with, the artists we’ll see, and how we’re getting to Zilker Park. But have you considered what you’re going to eat?

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5 Different Ways To Style Your Boyfriend Jeans

September 28, 2014

Move over skinny jeans, there’s a new cowboy in town — boyfriend jeans.

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For Artist George Herms, All You Need is LOVE

September 28, 2014

Junk. At least, that’s what we call it. George Herms, however, marvels at trash heaps and paper scraps, blank canvases awaiting his transformative touch. For nearly 60 years, the Beat-generation artist has drawn from a hodgepodge of discarded, seemingly mundane objects to craft a myriad of collages and sculptures.

How to Make Kombucha, as Told by the Boocha Queen

June 29, 2014

“Boocha Queen!” one of Rachel Brumbelow’s housemates shouts from the other side of the industrial kitchen. “Teach me your secrets!” Rachel laughs warmly and continues pouring her homemade kombucha into large glass bottles. Her stainless steel workspace is littered with chopped fruit, and on her left is a gallon-sized glass jar with something brown floating on top. 

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Max Bemis, the Man Behind Say Anything’s New Album

June 12, 2014

At the age of 19, American rock band Say Anything’s frontman Max Bemis was writing songs about his bipolar disorder and his issues with drugs and unhealthy relationships. Now 30, Bemis has channeled...