Skip to Main Content
Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Graphic by Sara Kinney

Power Dynamics, Labels and Communication in Casual Relationships

Mandira Ganti March 21, 2024

The first time a man mentioned “friends with benefits” to me, I agreed instantly. I had no idea what I was agreeing to, but it was a label nonetheless. It seemed like a degree of commitment and that...

Photo by Aubrey Hairston

Artists Find Their Home at the Austin Flea

Aubrey Hairston March 20, 2024

Meanwhile Brewing Co. hosted the Austin Flea on Feb. 25, featuring a variety of vendors selling everything from hot sauce to vintage clothing.  The market started at noon and quickly came to life...

Photo by Anna Follin

Sarah J. Maas is Bringing Reading Back One Romantasy Book at a Time 

Madeline Dorjee March 19, 2024

After nearly two years of waiting, crowds of fans gathered at their local bookstores to celebrate the highly anticipated release of Sarah J. Maas’ third book in the “Crescent City” series. Fans...

Graphic by Sara Kinney

Sustainable Fashion Trends: Mushroom Leather

Abby Russell March 18, 2024

Sustainable fashion has been trending over the past decade as more people begin to question the environmental impact of their clothing. Fast fashion is a huge industry with glaring issues; it’s clothing...

Photo by Kass Araque

Ballot or Bust: Students Make Their Voices Heard

Kass Araque March 18, 2024

The primaries kicked off this election year on March 5 and students across The University of Texas organized to vote or encouraged others to. UT offered two voting locations for early voting and election...

Photo by Aubrey Hairston

What to Do if You’re Spending Spring Break in Austin

Aubrey Hairston March 10, 2024

Spring break is upon us, and many students are packing their bags to disperse for a week of hometown visits and vacations. For those of us who are staying in Austin, it may be easy to compare our breaks...

Graphic created by: Sara Kinney

Selena Gomez to Speak on Mental Health Awareness at SXSW Conference

Paulina Pearson March 7, 2024

Selena Gomez, former Disney star and founder of makeup brand Rare Beauty, is revisiting her Texas roots this month, making a debut at the South by Southwest Conference over spring break on March 10. Gomez...

Dear Comfort Character, Thank You

Dear Comfort Character, Thank You

Kim Andrade November 15, 2023

Picture this: you wake up in a frenzy in the morning because you snoozed your alarm one too many times. You missed breakfast, your outfit is a mess and you got to your first class a bit late. You spend...

Chappell Roan Champions Community at her Austin Concert

Chappell Roan Champions Community at her Austin Concert

Kass Araque November 15, 2023

Chappell Roan’s Nov. 1 concert at Emo’s in Austin, Texas, created a sense of community for its attendees. With an emphasis on advocacy, Roan’s show centered LGBTQ+ joy. Over a month before her...

Popular Podcasts You Need to Listen to

Paulina Pearson November 15, 2023

Today is the age of podcasts. Whether you listen to them to catch up on your favorite influencer, pop culture or self-help advice, podcasts have taken how we consume media to a whole other level. Being...

Even a Hole in the Wall has a Personality

Even a Hole in the Wall has a Personality

Kaitlin Castillo November 15, 2023

A proud inhabitant of  The Drag, the Hole in the Wall stands uniquely in its own right across from the University of Texas. With warm yellow paint and a lit-up, groovy sign, the Hole is hard to ignore....

Your Guide to Dating Apps (From a Girl Who’s Seen it All)

Your Guide to Dating Apps (From a Girl Who’s Seen it All)

Mandira Ganti November 15, 2023

As a veteran Tinder, Bumble and Hinge user who has spent more than enough hours watching countless TikToks about how to get matches with hotter men, and paid more money than I would like to for a 24-hour...