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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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Asian Americans Finding Identity in Makeup

December 2, 2019

Plenty of Asian Americans have difficulty molding their identities. For some, makeup is just another piece of the puzzle that is finding identity.

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Conjunto Ensemble Connects Students to Tex-Mex Roots

November 19, 2019

For over 13 years, starting in the 2006 Fall semester, Joel Guzman and J.J. Barrera have been conducting the Tex-Mex Conjunto class at UT Austin. The course gives students the opportunity to learn a repertoire of Texas-Mexican music, and for some, connect with their roots.

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Self Expression through Euphoria-Style Makeup

October 31, 2019

HBO hit TV show, Euphoria, has sparked a new bold makeup trend among young adults. Selfies studded with glitter accents, sharp eyeshadow, rhinestones and hues of purple and blue flooded social media channels following the show’s release this past June.

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Sitting Down with UT’s Black Muslims Alliance

October 17, 2019

The Black Muslims Alliance is dedicated to creating an inclusive space for Black Muslims, allies and other marginalized identities at the University of Texas at Austin.

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These Austin Sisters Are Making a Name for Themselves Within the Local CBD Scene

October 15, 2019

Many teenagers would probably be perplexed if their parents approved of their involvement with marijuana. However, Shayda and Sydney Torabi’s mom, Jennifer Torabi, was not only for it, but sparked the idea for the sisters’ successful Austin business, Restart CBD.

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“True Love Will Find You In the End”: Saying goodbye to Daniel Johnston

October 7, 2019

In September 2019, Austin lost it’s very own Daniel Johnston, a singer-songwriter and visual artist behind the iconic “Hi, How Are You” mural. At the age of 58, Johnston passed away in his sleep while dealing with health issues close family said.

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Tacotopia: Pop-Up Art and Food Exhibition

May 2, 2019

You will definitely ask for tacos  after visiting the most immersive and Instagrammable pop-up art exhibition that celebrates tacos in a three-dimensional way.

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Austin’s Nepali residents stay connected to their roots through events, community and language

April 30, 2019

Since leaving her home country of Nepal eight years ago, Roji Prasai has stayed close to her Nepali culture with Greater Austin Nepali Society.