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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

The Right to Read

The Right to Read

Kass Araque April 29, 2024

Public libraries are popular, accessible resources available to those of any socioeconomic background. The city council granted people living outside city limits free access to the city’s public library...

Austin Antique Mall to Close After Nearly 40 Years in Business

Austin Antique Mall to Close After Nearly 40 Years in Business

Aubrey Hairston April 23, 2024

As soon as you enter the Austin Antique Mall, it’s a treasure hunt. Each corner turned reveals a seemingly endless collection of old knick knacks and antiques displayed within cubicles. A wide variety...

Hungry? Grab a Bite at These Campus Snack Spots

Hungry? Grab a Bite at These Campus Snack Spots

Casey McKee April 22, 2024

Everyone knows the pain of a long, drawn-out day on campus with back-to-back classes. Sometimes, those days can feel impossible to push through without a bite to eat. Fortunately for UT students, there...

Graphic by Sara Kinney

Yik Yak: A Double-Edged Sword of Unity and Division

Emma Slaughter April 19, 2024

“Posting to Texas.” These are the three words that pop up on a UT students screen when they make an anonymous post on the popular social media app, Yik Yak. The app launched in 2013 and gained success...

H2O in ATX

H2O in ATX

Caleigh Doucet April 18, 2024

71% of the Earth’s surface is water. That includes Texas’ 191,000 miles of streams. Every stream flows through a watershed, while an aquifer lies beneath both and stores groundwater. Austin is home...

J2 vs Kinsolving: The battle of the dining halls

J2 vs Kinsolving: The battle of the dining halls

Athena Tseng April 18, 2024

At the Forty Acres, there are many options for students to have a good meal. One of the most affordable options for students is a dining hall plan, especially for those living on campus.  That...

Graphic by Sara Kinney

The Negative Effects of the Thrifting Trend on Low-income Communities

Lillian Vest April 16, 2024

If you’ve gone clothes shopping since TikTok became a thing, it’s likely that you’ve gone to a few thrift shops in your wardrobe search. Thrifting gained popularity in the last few years, leading...

Photo by Guido Peluffo

Colleen Hoover’s Rise to Fame: A Journey of Adoration and Allegation

Emma Slaughter April 16, 2024

Colleen Hoover, American author and New York Times bestseller, is known for her emotionally compelling, adult-fiction romance novels that explore themes of romance and grief. She began writing in November...

Graphic by Sara Kinney

Austin Fitness Culture: A Disappointment

Caleigh Doucet April 11, 2024

An Ode to Inaccessible Healthy Lifestyles  In America, the wealthy are the gatekeepers of wellness. It’s a story as old as time. Fitness and exercise are metaphorically free. However, beginners...

Graphic by Becca Youngers

UT Hockey Team Celebrates Record-Breaking Season and Looks to the Future

Melanie Faz April 9, 2024

Ice hockey isn’t what usually comes to mind when people think of Texas. But recently the sport has spiked in popularity and eyes are on the Longhorns hockey team after a historical season.  UT’s...

Image by Andrea Arias-Zarate

Ode to Fangirls: Debunking Obsession and Embracing my Inner K-pop Fangirl

Andrea Arias-Zarate April 8, 2024

We’re just girls, of course we have obsessions. Some obsessions may include sports, reading YA fantasy romance novels, or owning a stan account dedicated to posting photos of Harry Styles.  The...

Graphic by Sara Kinney

The Troubling Reality of Consumerism

Melanie Faz April 4, 2024

“Stop scrolling right now, you absolutely NEED this product,” rang in my ears for the fifth time after a short scroll through TikTok.  The bright orange shopping cart button illuminated the...