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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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Is Campus Carry Keeping UT Safe from America’s Gun Violence Epidemic?

March 30, 2018

According to an FBI report published in 2013, unarmed civilians shut down more active shooter situations than armed civilians did in 160 scenarios between 2000 and 2013.

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Things to Do in Line at SXSW

March 14, 2018

Rather than just play on your phone, here are five things to do in line at South by Southwest.

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The Top Free Shows at South by Southwest 2018

March 9, 2018

If done right, South by Southwest has the potential to be the best week of the year without having to spend a single cent.

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7 Recipes for an Eggnog Extravaganza

December 19, 2017

For this holiday season, here are some new takes on a classic drink that will keep everyone wanting more.

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What it Means to Be A Good Neighbor: Checking in on UT’s Role in Austin Community

November 7, 2017

University of Texas at Austin History professor, Leonard Moore, appeared at the Millennium Youth Center on Thursday, Oct. 12 to discuss access, equity and campus climate at a community chat that provoked poignant and uncompromising dialogue about UT’s involvement in the greater Austin community.

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Austin Struggles in Its Approach to Improve Education and Equity

November 6, 2017

On Nov. 7, Travis County will hold a general election vote for an Austin Independent School District (AISD) bond.

Drink for Cheap at These Three Austin Breweries

September 8, 2016

Editor's Note: This story was originally published in Digital Issue V. Austin’s oldest craft brewery, Live Oak Brewing, opened its doors in 1997, but it wasn’t until the last decade that the...

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Skrrrt! Examining the parking situation at UT

September 1, 2016

Biology sophomore Shazma Khan forgot to buy a parking pass this semester. Parking passes sell out quickly, sometimes in only a few days. When Khan went online to purchase a pass, all the good garages were full.

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Seating Chart Horoscopes

March 25, 2016

ORANGE created an unofficial seating chart to help you navigate the different personalities you’ll encounter in class.

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A Simplified Guide to the Bus

February 29, 2016

The city buses are also one of the most useful things about living in Austin. They offer quick, reliable transportation nearly anywhere in the city, and the ride is free with your University of Texas Student ID.

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Campus Carry: The Debate Intensifies

January 20, 2016

While some private institutions have already opted out of Campus Carry, public universities like UT are mulling their options. 

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Unhealthy or Healthy: 5 Food Frauds to Avoid and Alternatives

November 4, 2015

These “food frauds” are wrecking diets and ruining appetites.