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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

The "write" way to stay in touch -- penpalling

The “write” way to stay in touch — penpalling

Joelle DiPaolo November 30, 2021

In an age where our phones are never more than an arms-length away, forms of communication, such as letters, are becoming obsolete. Although putting a pen to paper seems old fashioned, writing to...

Austin Artist Spotlight

Austin Artist Spotlight

Katie Nalle November 30, 2021

Austin is home to some of the best established and up-and-coming artists in the music scene. With big names like Willie Nelson, Shakey Graves and Janis Joplin, it can be easy to overlook some of the artists...

Holiday Events To Look Out For in Austin

Holiday Events To Look Out For in Austin

Katie Nalle November 22, 2021

With Halloween and Thanksgiving having passed in the blink of an eye, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s are racing towards us. To make the most of this holiday season, you’re going to need some...

5 Ways to have a good day with Mike

5 Ways to have a good day with Mike

Talisa Trevino November 18, 2021

Everyone loves the UT Parking Guard Mike from PTS for his uplifting personality and inspirational quotes (especially when we’re having a rough day). But I wondered how he’s so cheerful all the time...

The UT Colleges as Adele songs

The UT Colleges as Adele songs

Trisha Lobo November 12, 2021

The season of Fall is synonymous with perfectly winged eyeliner, classic black silhouettes, and ballads that make you want to pour your heart out; that’s right, it’s Adele season. In preparation for...

Is It A Rip-Off?: 2nd Street Edition

Is It A Rip-Off?: 2nd Street Edition

Sloane Wick November 11, 2021

Second St. District is known in Austin for its vibrant boutiques, countless dining options and stunningly lit-up trees. It’s full of unique things to do and see — but half of them are complete rip-offs....

6 Places to walk around UT Campus

6 Places to walk around UT Campus

Jessica Garcia November 11, 2021

With midterm season in full swing, life can get pretty stressful, but it's important to take some time to prioritize yourself and your well-being. Taking a walk is a great way to boost your energy and...

Why You Should Watch HBO’s Succession

Why You Should Watch HBO’s Succession

Thalia Menchaca November 10, 2021

In the words of Keep It podcast host, Ira Madison III, HBO’s Succession is “white excellence.” Succession follows billionaire Logan Roy (Brian Cox), the head of a fictional global media and entertainment...

feeling sophomore slumped? you're not alone

feeling sophomore slumped? you’re not alone

Claire Waheed November 4, 2021

I threw up the day I had to leave campus and return home at the end of my freshmen year. I didn’t want to leave my college bubble and had actually avoided going home that entire year. I left freshman...

The Five Best Texercise Classes

The Five Best Texercise Classes

Kaitlyn Rouse November 3, 2021

If you haven’t taken a Texercise class at UT yet, you’re seriously missing out. From dancing in disco lights to meditating, each class offers its own version of fun and reward. After taking multiple...

The Pros and Cons of Proposition A

The Pros and Cons of Proposition A

Sandhya Maddali November 1, 2021

Early voting began in Travis County this past week, and it’s important to know what’s on the ballot. Perhaps the biggest vote this cycle is whether to pass Proposition A, a new bill that would heavily...

Día de Los Muertos

Día de Los Muertos

Briana Martinez November 1, 2021

Día de los Muertos is a two-day Mexican celebration in honor of deceased loved ones that’s also celebrated in other Latin American countries, like Guatemala and Puerto Rico, but it really depends on...