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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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...

South by Burnt X

South by Burnt X

Alex Luevano April 2, 2024

Take a behind-the-lens look at South by Southwest, Burnt X Orange style. Our photographer Alex Luevano endured the photo pits and afterparties to bring you these photos from the busiest festival in Austin. ...

Graphic by Sara Kinney

Former Disney Channel Star Bridgit Mendler Launches Her Career in a New Direction 

Madeline Dorjee April 2, 2024

Bridgit Mendler, a former Disney Channel actress, recently announced a new venture into space. Her startup, Northwood Space, plans to build satellite ground stations to transfer data from space to Earth...

Graphic by Sara Kinney

Why Taylor Swift is Overrated

Sabine Snyder April 1, 2024

Taylor Swift sucks.  Mildly sarcastic disclaimer:  I know what you’re thinking–that is an absolutely crazy statement. Who am I to say that? What do I know about Taylor Alison Swift? Honestly?...

Culture'd Couture: A Student Fashion Show

Culture’d Couture: A Student Fashion Show

Mariela Villela March 31, 2024

Throughout February, UT Culture Shock — a community organization for UT Campus Events and Entertainment — hosted Black History Month events, including their annual student fashion show, “Culture’d...