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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

What NOT To Do After Getting a Bad Midterm Grade

What NOT To Do After Getting a Bad Midterm Grade

Kaitlyn Rouse November 30, 2021

So, you didn’t do well on a midterm. Maybe you studied for days in advance and felt super confident in the material. Maybe you didn’t study a bit and went in cold. Regardless of what led up to this...

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...

A Penny for My Thoughts

A Penny for My Thoughts

Sophie Bunn October 22, 2021

As a college student, the ultimate struggle that most of us face is budgeting. When to spend money, when not to spend money and how to save money are all common questions asked by students. Personally,...

10 Tips for a Smooth Transition from Online to In-person

10 Tips for a Smooth Transition from Online to In-person

Trisha Lobo October 5, 2021

We’ve all spent the last year glued to our screens, whether it’s trying to decipher what our professor is saying or scrolling through Tik Tok. In the midst of all the Zoom meetings, Discord chats,...

An Insider's Look Into The Best Study Spots on UT Campus

An Insider’s Look Into The Best Study Spots on UT Campus

Rebecca Hernandez September 21, 2021

Welcome back longhorns to another year on the 40 acres. Now that we’re a few weeks into the semester, midterms, essays and projects are already starting to pile up. So, where are some of the best places...

Why Every College Student Needs Notion In Their Life

Why Every College Student Needs Notion In Their Life

Thalia Menchaca March 19, 2021

Let’s face it, staying organized in college is hard. Especially when most classes are online through Zoom or in some cases, completely asynchronous and self-paced.  As a first-year college student,...

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10 Tips to not go insane during zoom university

Tara Phipps September 22, 2020

As fall rolls in and schools all across America open their virtual doors to students, frustration and uncertainty begin to set in. Going from an in-person learning environment where the teacher is five...

5 Starbucks to drink to get you through your 8:00 AMS: As told by a Starbucks barista

5 Starbucks to drink to get you through your 8:00 AMS: As told by a Starbucks barista

Sloane Wick September 21, 2020

Starbucks Doubleshot on Ice What it is: LOTS of espresso over ice, mixed with classic syrup , and topped with 2% milk. Why we love it: The Doubleshot is a great way to get your caffeine fix while...

A Guide to Grocery Shopping for college students

A Guide to Grocery Shopping for college students

Ana Garza September 16, 2020

Grocery shopping is a common dread for many college students. A trip to the grocery store can be overwhelming and intimidating, especially if it is a store that is unfamiliar. Not only is it a hassle...