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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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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...

Exploring Austin's Vibrant Deaf Artisan Community

Exploring Austin’s Vibrant Deaf Artisan Community

Abby Russell May 10, 2024

On a rainy Saturday in April, Freddo ATX on South Congress opened its doors to host the Deaf Artisan Market. The Deaf Artisan Market Day is held once a month, each time at a different location around...

420: A Day for Community

420: A Day for Community

Kass Araque May 9, 2024

The state of Texas has had a tense legal relationship with marijuana for decades. While the substance is still illegal for most people to possess, that doesn’t stop them from celebrating the unofficial...

Graphic by Sara Kinne

“But I’m A Cheerleader!” From Ass to Class: A Film Deserving of Its Cult Classic Status

Angelie Aggarwal April 22, 2024

How often does someone cry out, “I’m a homosexual! I’m a homosexual! I’m a homosexual!” in all seriousness and still get a happy ending on a Hollywood big screen?  Before the New Queer...

Who TF Did I Marry and Catfishing in Our Society, Let's Talk About It

Who TF Did I Marry and Catfishing in Our Society, Let’s Talk About It

Sabine Snyder April 18, 2024

DISCLAIMER: Tareasa Johnson’s  story about Jerome McCoy is not proven fact, it’s simply a personal anecdote she put on TikTok. That being said, everything she says about McCoy may or may not...

Photo by Guido Peluffo

Colleen Hoover’s Rise to Fame: A Journey of Adoration and Allegation

Emma Slaughter April 16, 2024

Colleen Hoover, American author and New York Times bestseller, is known for her emotionally compelling, adult-fiction romance novels that explore themes of romance and grief. She began writing in November...

Graphic by Becca Youngers

The Women of ‘The Bachelor’ Open Up About Hate Comments

Paulina Pearson April 10, 2024

Season 28 of ABC’s “The Bachelor,” finally wrapped up on March 25, relieving fans after eagerly awaiting Joey Graziadei's final rose. The build-up and anticipation put those, like myself, on the...

Graphic by Becca Youngers

UT Hockey Team Celebrates Record-Breaking Season and Looks to the Future

Melanie Faz April 9, 2024

Ice hockey isn’t what usually comes to mind when people think of Texas. But recently the sport has spiked in popularity and eyes are on the Longhorns hockey team after a historical season.  UT’s...

Image by Andrea Arias-Zarate

Ode to Fangirls: Debunking Obsession and Embracing my Inner K-pop Fangirl

Andrea Arias-Zarate April 8, 2024

We’re just girls, of course we have obsessions. Some obsessions may include sports, reading YA fantasy romance novels, or owning a stan account dedicated to posting photos of Harry Styles.  The...

South by Burnt X

South by Burnt X

Alex Luevano April 2, 2024

Take a behind-the-lens look at South by Southwest, Burnt X Orange style. Our photographer Alex Luevano endured the photo pits and afterparties to bring you these photos from the busiest festival in Austin. ...

Graphic by Sara Kinney

Former Disney Channel Star Bridgit Mendler Launches Her Career in a New Direction 

Madeline Dorjee April 2, 2024

Bridgit Mendler, a former Disney Channel actress, recently announced a new venture into space. Her startup, Northwood Space, plans to build satellite ground stations to transfer data from space to Earth...