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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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How “Bed-Rotting” Became My Self-Care

Andrea Arias-Zarate June 5, 2024

Imagine you have the day to yourself. You decide to take it slow, relaxing in bed a little longer as you catch up on social media, read a book or play a video game. Then, you realize the sun is already...

UT, We Need to Talk: An Open Letter about SB 17

UT, We Need to Talk: An Open Letter about SB 17

Burnt X May 22, 2024

Editor's Note: For the safety of our staff writer, they have asked to remain anonymous. Dear UT, You made it impossible for marginalized students to feel safe here when you decided to comply with...

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...

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Yik Yak: A Double-Edged Sword of Unity and Division

Emma Slaughter April 19, 2024

“Posting to Texas.” These are the three words that pop up on a UT students screen when they make an anonymous post on the popular social media app, Yik Yak. The app launched in 2013 and gained success...

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...

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The Negative Effects of the Thrifting Trend on Low-income Communities

Lillian Vest April 16, 2024

If you’ve gone clothes shopping since TikTok became a thing, it’s likely that you’ve gone to a few thrift shops in your wardrobe search. Thrifting gained popularity in the last few years, leading...

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Why Having a Safe Word Just Makes Sense

Angelie Aggarwal April 10, 2024

Two years ago, if someone had asked me, “How do you feel about safe words?” I would have stared at my drink and uncomfortably said, “I’ve never needed to use one.” This is exactly what I said...

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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...

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Power Dynamics, Labels and Communication in Casual Relationships

Mandira Ganti March 21, 2024

The first time a man mentioned “friends with benefits” to me, I agreed instantly. I had no idea what I was agreeing to, but it was a label nonetheless. It seemed like a degree of commitment and that...

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Selena Gomez to Speak on Mental Health Awareness at SXSW Conference

Paulina Pearson March 7, 2024

Selena Gomez, former Disney star and founder of makeup brand Rare Beauty, is revisiting her Texas roots this month, making a debut at the South by Southwest Conference over spring break on March 10. Gomez...

Why You Should Stay in Your High School Relationship Going Into College (and How to Do It)

Why You Should Stay in Your High School Relationship Going Into College (and How to Do It)

Sabine Snyder February 19, 2024

As high school seniors are getting closer and closer to graduation, many may be struggling with a question that some of us here at the University of Texas might’ve asked ourselves all those months or...

Popular Podcasts You Need to Listen to

Paulina Pearson November 15, 2023

Today is the age of podcasts. Whether you listen to them to catch up on your favorite influencer, pop culture or self-help advice, podcasts have taken how we consume media to a whole other level. Being...