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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Apps & Extensions To help you with Zoom University

Apps & Extensions To help you with Zoom University

Amanda Landa September 28, 2020

As we begin the first few weeks of Fall, it can be a difficult time to resume online classes. College is typically stressful, so being stuck in the closed confinements of a Zoom screen can be much worse....

So you're living alone...in the middle of a pandemic

So you’re living alone…in the middle of a pandemic

Sophie Bunn September 21, 2020

It’s okay to feel lonely while we’re encouraged to isolate, but it can be used to our advantage.  One of the most pivotal moments for teenagers-turned-young-adults is leaving home and beginning...

Dream with me: the day harry styles invented sleeping

Dream with me: the day harry styles invented sleeping

Lauren Castro August 23, 2020

 Via @AngiTaylorKISS When I got to college, I noticed that you were either in tune with your mental health or you weren’t. With the mixture of new classes, a new campus and a completely new...

21 instagram accounts to follow for self-care AND mental health advice

21 instagram accounts to follow for self-care AND mental health advice

Paige Pevsner April 22, 2020

With everything going on right now, we could all use a little pick-me-up. Ever since the coronavirus outbreak, life has been especially stressful to say the least. Restaurants, bars, malls and schools...

Things to Do While Social Distancing

Things to Do While Social Distancing

Courtney Smith March 18, 2020

The past few weeks have been a difficult and often scary time. Between UT’s shift to online classes and the continuously changing state of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s easy to get overwhelmed...

Using essential oils to promote wellness

Using essential oils to promote wellness

Olivia Beene February 6, 2020

First published in print. From as early as 2000 B.C. to modern day, essential oils have been used for their natural healing properties.  Photo by Olivia Beene These fragrant oils have been used...

What To Do About Holiday Blues

What To Do About Holiday Blues

Burnt X December 10, 2019

Ah, Christmas; the most wonderful (chaotic) time of the year. We blast carols the whole month of December as the days grow shorter, consumerism skyrockets, and the pressure of social gatherings thickens....

Navigating the Holidays and Mental Health

Navigating the Holidays and Mental Health

Courtney Smith December 6, 2019

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, family, friends, and giving. Although everyone has their own unique traditions, one common theme in most all celebrations involves food. Food is essential...

A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation

A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation

Burnt X May 12, 2019

When we think of health today, we often think of physical health. We tend to believe that someone who holds a balanced diet and exercises regularly is in perfect health. While both of these things do...

10 Ways to enhance your spirituality

10 Ways to enhance your spirituality

Burnt X April 12, 2019

As college students, there’s still a lot about ourselves that we need to figure out. We’re at a point in our lives where we’re trying to develop our unique personalities while juggling the stress...

How To Make Your Space Feel More Like Home

How To Make Your Space Feel More Like Home

Burnt X March 25, 2019

Living in Austin is exciting. The city continuously hums with the sound of traffic and conversations, as thousands of people shuffle around one another on their way to classes and work. The movement is...

How to Keep a Positive Mindset in the Face of Stress

How to Keep a Positive Mindset in the Face of Stress

Emily Hyatt March 21, 2019

If you’re like me, not only are you a full time student, but you’re also juggling a job, being involved in organizations, homework, creative projects and somehow finding the time to have some iota...