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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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Op-Ed: The Case Against Prop A

October 18, 2021

Early voting in Austin begins today. Here’s why passing Proposition A – which will give hundreds of millions more dollars to the Austin Police Department – will not keep us safe.

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The “Finsta” Epidemic: How Intimate Online Spaces Help an Entire Generation Cope

May 13, 2019

With the advent of social media comes the immense pressure for people to present idealized versions of themselves. Luckily, “finstas,” private Twitter and Instagram posts meant for close friends only, allow people to reveal less polished versions of their lives, toeing the line between social network and diary.

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Ophelia, Call the Police: “Us” Soundtrack Review

April 18, 2019

“Us” is yet another feat that Jordan Peele can add to his repertoire. From its premiere at SXSW to being the largest original horror debut, the film is sure to be one to remember.

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Netflix’s ‘Dating Around’ Offers a Glimpse into Millennial Dating

April 2, 2019

“This is about the truth, which is 'I'm single, you're single, let's talk.’”