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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Even a Hole in the Wall has a Personality

Even a Hole in the Wall has a Personality

Kaitlin Castillo November 15, 2023

A proud inhabitant of  The Drag, the Hole in the Wall stands uniquely in its own right across from the University of Texas. With warm yellow paint and a lit-up, groovy sign, the Hole is hard to ignore....

Your Guide to Dating Apps (From a Girl Who’s Seen it All)

Your Guide to Dating Apps (From a Girl Who’s Seen it All)

Mandira Ganti November 15, 2023

As a veteran Tinder, Bumble and Hinge user who has spent more than enough hours watching countless TikToks about how to get matches with hotter men, and paid more money than I would like to for a 24-hour...

Photo by Lillian Vest

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...

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...

Top Snacks For College Students

Top Snacks For College Students

Kaitlyn Rouse April 27, 2022

Snacks are an essential component of the college experience. Whether you have a stash of  Oreos and popcorn or yogurt and almonds in your dorm, I can almost guarantee every college student has their...

An Ode to Lazy Days

An Ode to Lazy Days

Sandhya Maddali December 22, 2021

It took me a long time to appreciate the beauty of the lazy day. Simply lying back, watching Netflix, taking a nice warm bath, spending time in nature, just doing what makes you happy without wondering...

Festive Christmas playlist

Festive Christmas playlist

Sofia Trevino December 20, 2021

Ready to switch out studying for cozy nights in Christmas pajamas? If so, check out this Christmas playlist to celebrate the jolly season. Listen to this mix of classic songs such as Mariah Carey’s...

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...

Best Coffee roasters in austin

Best Coffee roasters in austin

Katie Nalle November 19, 2021

Austin is home to a plethora of great coffee shops, but only a select few roast their own coffee beans. Whether you like to brew your own at home or let the baristas do what they do best, using the best...

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...

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...

Mid-semester Madness: A Personal Reflection

Mid-semester Madness: A Personal Reflection

Lucero Lopez November 10, 2021

Tired and overwhelmed — the two perfect words to describe how I’ve been feeling lately.  There’s a certain sensation that buzzes around in the October air that looms around for quite a while,...