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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Why is Women’s Safety Not Taken Seriously?

Why is Women’s Safety Not Taken Seriously?

Kaitlin Castillo June 4, 2024

Content Warning: Discusses Sexual Assault  If you’re a college student whose university is located in the heart of a major city, threats may surround you at all times. In Austin, home to the state...

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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.

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...

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ATX Rookie Guide to Halloween

October 27, 2014

As a first-year student last fall, I was clueless on how to spend Halloween night amid a city full of activities ranging from haunted houses to comedy shows. Partly because I had class the following morning, I ended up watching my friends doll up for the night, then stalking their cute pictures on my newsfeed. Here are a few guidelines and friendly tips on how to spice up your Halloween night (unless you want to end up at home alone watching Netflix and stuffing your face with candy).