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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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Drift Magazine Hosts its First Annual Hot Wing Showdown 

Clarissa Jasso November 13, 2023

Prepared with a bag of Tums and a bottle of milk, two University of Texas professors and one student competed in Drift Magazine's first-ever Hot Wing Showdown on Thursday.  The magazine hosted...

Excuse Me, What Are You Listening to?

Excuse Me, What Are You Listening to?

Abby Russell October 31, 2023

In the heat of the semester, many students find themselves turning to music as a way to de-stress.  While walking through the UT Austin campus, it is rather noticeable how many students are listening...

‘Ugly Betty’ Review: The 2006 Comedy-Drama Deserves More Recognition

Kim Andrade October 31, 2023

(No Spoilers) After finishing the action-and-crime-packed drama “Gotham” on HBO Max, I was on the prowl for a new series to binge over the summer. This time, however, I was looking for a light-hearted...

Wait No More, Fall is Here, and so is Burnt X’s Guide to Seasonal Movies for Students

Wait No More, Fall is Here, and so is Burnt X’s Guide to Seasonal Movies for Students

Kaitlin Castillo October 31, 2023

The time is finally here, at least for Texans, when the weather drops to a cool 80 degrees and midterms beg for attention while UT football season tempts us. In the midst of it all, a good ‘ole movie...

Autumn in Austin: Painting Edition

Paulina Pearson October 31, 2023

You know you’re in Texas when 60 degrees feels chilly. This weather sparks a “fall feeling” within us all, which calls for indoor activities with your friends and family. Here are a few pottery...

A guide to living low-waste in a high stakes world

Kass Araque October 31, 2023

Texas is the leading state in both energy consumption and production, according to the U.S. Energy Information Association. As college students, it can be hard to juggle class, work, and a social life...

Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs” and our Addiction to Lost Love

Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs” and our Addiction to Lost Love

Mandira Ganti October 31, 2023

The success of miniseries “Daisy Jones and The Six,” based on the book by Taylor Jenkins Reid, has reignited the internet’s obsession with Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham....

5 Markets in ATX to Check Out

Claire Waheed April 22, 2022

Austin is a great place for a lot of activities such as kayaking, going to concerts, or checking out the nightlife. The next Austin staple you need to try is going to a market! Spring has sprung, and...

The Ballroom at Spider House

The Ballroom at Spider House

Burnt X April 21, 2022

Almost every day, I pass by The Ballroom at Spider House on 29th St. Under the light bulb-rimmed sign that reads “BALLROOM” are the words “Bar and Cafe; Come on in.” I was intrigued by the seeming...

Best Matcha In Austin

Best Matcha In Austin

Claire Waheed April 5, 2022

Matcha is a powder made from crushed up green tea leaves added to milk or water to make a caffeinated, earthy cup of happiness. Besides being a great alternative to coffee, matcha contains antioxidants...

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5 Austin organizations you should know about

Briana Martinez March 21, 2022

With so many in-person events and opportunities growing, it can be easy for people to feel like things are returning to “normal.” However, it is undeniable that many people have had an especially...

Picky eater food guide

Picky eater food guide

Damiana De La Paz December 3, 2021

Austin has many unique restaurants to choose from, but for a picky eater like me, it’s often hard to find food I love. Instead of always just eating fast food, here are some restaurants near campus...