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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Witching Hour at UT: Playlist

Witching Hour at UT: Playlist

Trisha Lobo October 28, 2021

Whether it’s the chilly breezes, darker days or the sudden ability to wear jeans again — there's magic in the air and trouble brewing around the corner. So lace up your boots, put on your headphones...

5 DIY Austin-Inspired Halloween Costumes

5 DIY Austin-Inspired Halloween Costumes

Sloane Wick October 27, 2021

Halloween is just around the corner and if you’re anything like most college students, you’re looking for a last-minute costume idea right about now. You could go basic— maybe a witch or a ghost?  No!...

Costume Party Ideas for the Halloween Season

Costume Party Ideas for the Halloween Season

Sofia Trevino October 26, 2021

Halloween is just around the corner, so costume parties are in season. To help you start planning your costumes, I put together different party theme ideas to get into the Halloween spirit. Western-Themed Image...

To Sleep or not to sleep

To Sleep or not to sleep

Briana Martinez October 25, 2021

We’re all guilty of scrolling mindlessly on TikTok at 2:00 a.m., and if you say you’re not, you’re lying. We know it’s not good for us, we know we have class in the morning (some of you are...

ATX: An Outside Perspective

ATX: An Outside Perspective

Elizabeth Maria Casarez October 21, 2021

I am not from Austin, Texas. In fact, I am from the opposite of Austin, Texas— a small, country town with only a school and a gas station to its name. During my first few days living in the city, I...

A Reflection of Hispanic Heritage Month

A Reflection of Hispanic Heritage Month

Thalia Menchaca October 20, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month spans from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States, as well as to educate others...

6 Desserts to bake your day at kins dining

6 Desserts to bake your day at kins dining

Joelle DiPaolo October 19, 2021

Whether you’re looking for comfort after a particularly hard math test, or want to celebrate turning in an essay on time, the dining halls are a great place to satiate your sweet tooth. For students...

Spooky season go-to’s in Austin

Spooky season go-to’s in Austin

Damiana De La Paz October 18, 2021

As Halloween rolls around, spooky season is finally among us. This is a great time to celebrate with different activities in Austin that will only be open for a limited time.  Haunted ATX What...

5 easy and cheap recipes to sustain broke college kids

5 easy and cheap recipes to sustain broke college kids

Kaushiki Roy October 13, 2021

As UT classes returned to in-person this fall, students have struggled readjusting to living by themselves. One of the difficulties of living alone is cooking for yourself. Between classes and organizations,...

5 Best Bus Routes from UT Campus

5 Best Bus Routes from UT Campus

Rachel Schmidt October 12, 2021

Looking for a fun, free adventure? Need to get somewhere but don’t have a car? Take the bus to one of these five locations and soak up everything public transportation has to offer. To board, just swipe...

ATX: A Blast from the Past

ATX: A Blast from the Past

Rebecca Hernandez October 11, 2021

The Austin we know today looks nothing like it did back then, or does it? These days, it seems like all anyone in Austin can talk about is rising housing prices, the wave of newcomers to the Austin area...

Austin Drives to Leave Your Worries Behind

Joshua Kennedy Davis October 11, 2021

Usually driving around Austin is stressful, but at night the white lines and rolling asphalt can provide solace to the soul. Listed below are four great routes to stack some miles and vibe to your favorite...