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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

H2O in ATX

H2O in ATX

Caleigh Doucet April 18, 2024

71% of the Earth’s surface is water. That includes Texas’ 191,000 miles of streams. Every stream flows through a watershed, while an aquifer lies beneath both and stores groundwater. Austin is home...

Billie eilish's hair is green, but so is her tour

Billie eilish’s hair is green, but so is her tour

Burnt X November 4, 2019

Ah, Billie Eilish. The popstar whose career seems to be growing faster and faster. Her name is thrown around constantly in the media, and it seems like no one can stop talking about her. But I mean who...

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Sustainable for Spooky Season

October 11, 2019

Though the Texas weather is holding on to the heat, it’s officially time for fall.

Border Wall vs. Nature

Burnt X October 9, 2019
A wall designed to inhibit humans from crossing would also inhibit a lot of wildlife from doing the same, permanently changing the ecosystem.
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BYOB: Bring Your Own Bag

May 13, 2019

Here are some reusable bags that’ll make you want to shop more than you already do.

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Seasonal Vegetables: Lowering Your Grocery Costs

December 5, 2018

Instead of compromising health for cost, focus on what is in season and save money in the process.

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How Green is West Campus?

May 22, 2018

While the University of Texas at Austin is central to the city, many students still find it difficult to recycle, especially in large West Campus apartment complexes.

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Type Hike Artists Raise Money for National Parks

November 16, 2017

Through typography and design, Austin organization Type Hike encourages others to appreciate the country’s national parks and raise money to keep them accessible.

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Talking Trash: How You Can Lessen Your Impact on the Garbage Problem

May 4, 2017

In the course of a year, trash produced by the United States is enough to reach to the moon and back 25 times—that’s around 6.9 billion feet of garbage.

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How You Can Help Save the Bees

February 28, 2017

The world’s honeybees are finding themselves in a pretty sticky situation. What's all the buzz about bees?

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How Green is Austin?

September 6, 2016

Known for its plethora of bikes, trees and reusable water bottles, it’s not shocking that the city of Austin has made extensive plans to become a net-zero community by 2050 or sooner. To do this, Austin has run a grassroots campaign that challenges the everyday Austinite to do their part.

Texas: A Nation, Our Pride, Our Home

July 2, 2013

  ORANGE Photo Director Darice Chavira shot Texas sunsets over the course of two weeks. Chavira paired each photo with a quote from die-hard Texans across the state. By Darice Chavira