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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Afro-Latin Student Association arrives at UT Austin

Afro-Latin Student Association arrives at UT Austin

Kendall Washington June 6, 2024

With a Black student population of only 4.5%, every time I enter a classroom, I am reminded of the low Black population at the University of Texas. It's sad to say that I’m used to it, but this isn’t...

Photo by Emma Slaughter

Take Cleaning Your Shoes off Your Chore List

Emma Slaughter June 5, 2024

Golden Goose, a shoe brand that has become quite controversial in recent years, is known for breaking the status quo and designing faux-distressed shoes. A new pair of Golden Goose arrives to customers...

Graphic by Sara Kinney

The TikTok Ban: A Simplified Breakdown

Madeline Dorjee June 5, 2024

Editor’s note: Since this story was written, the TikTok ban-or-sell bill was passed in the Senate and signed into law by President Joe Biden. In May, TikTok and ByteDance, its parent company, sued the...

Graphic by Sara Kinney

Are Dating Shows Worth Watching?

Andrea Arias-Zarate June 5, 2024

It’s hard to escape reality shows when I turn on the TV. All I see is people bickering or falling in love, usually making me click away.  However, I never thought that reality TV could be a...

Catering to Your Cravings and Why We Can’t Eat Healthy

Catering to Your Cravings and Why We Can’t Eat Healthy

Angelie Aggarwal June 4, 2024

College students get a bad rap when it comes to managing our nutrition. We either buy too much junk food, spend too much money ordering DoorDash, or go three days without consuming anything other than...

Photo by Anna Follin

Social Media’s Grip on Trends

Abby Russell June 3, 2024

When most people wake up in the morning, the first thing they do is open their phones and dive into their social media feeds. Social media is a crucial part of nearly everyone’s daily routine as ...

Graphic by Sara Kinney

Viral Makeup Tips That Actually Work

Paulina Pearson May 24, 2024

If you lack experience, makeup trends can prove quite frustrating. TikTok, however, contains countless beauty hacks that might save you a couple of minutes getting ready in the morning. Influencers who...

Graphic by Sara Kinney

Yeast & Flour & Water, Oh My!

Emma Slaughter May 20, 2024

If you are concerned about your screen time, then chances are you’ve seen countless videos about sourdough starters while scrolling on TikTok or Instagram. So, why is everyone making sourdough and what...

The Tipping Point: Is Tipping Getting out of Hand?

The Tipping Point: Is Tipping Getting out of Hand?

Athena Tseng May 18, 2024

The flip of the iPad and three options are shining at you. 10%. 15%. 20%. Which will you choose? The pressure is on. People are waiting behind you. The cashier is trying to look away while also side-eyeing...

Photo by Andrea Arias-Zarate

Studying the Collector’s Hobby: Not a Hoarding Habit, Rather a Controlled Form of Healing

Andrea Arias-Zarate May 15, 2024

Collectors may typically be seen as people who have too many items that take up a majority of space in their homes. However, they admire that reserved space which has sentimental value. Collecting can...

Graphic by Sara Kinney

How the New York Times Transformed Into a Gaming Company

Madeline Dorjee May 13, 2024

In 1851, American journalists Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones founded The New York Times. Over time, the publication continued growing and expanding, acquiring new media properties and increasing...