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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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Social Media’s Grip on Trends

Abby Russell June 3, 2024

When most people wake up in the morning, the first thing they do is open their phones and dive into their social media feeds. Social media is a crucial part of nearly everyone’s daily routine as ...

Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs” and our Addiction to Lost Love

Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs” and our Addiction to Lost Love

Mandira Ganti October 31, 2023

The success of miniseries “Daisy Jones and The Six,” based on the book by Taylor Jenkins Reid, has reignited the internet’s obsession with Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham....

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The Desensitization of Gen-Z: A Conversation on the Effects of Social Media and Societal Collapse

November 15, 2022

Social media is both a curse and a blessing, with Generation Z at the forefront. Endless scrolling, constant negativity, and dark humor cloud social media platforms. This has desensitized a generation, leading to compartmentalization becoming second nature. Is social media a prediction of the impending doom of society or does it still give hope for a future of healing?

How to Consume Social Media In A Healthy Way

How to Consume Social Media In A Healthy Way

Kaitlyn Rouse April 27, 2022

Even though social media intends to connect people from all over the world, it can often make us feel more isolated when consumed in an unhealthy way. It’s so easy to compare yourself to someone else’s...

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From Liberal to Leftist: The Role of Social Media in Gen Z Politics

June 24, 2021

Story by Jill Risberg // @jillrisberg_ // she/herGraphic by Vildan Karaca // @vzkrc // she/they ...

I Tried to Recreate TikTok’s Infamous Egg Sandwich

I Tried to Recreate TikTok’s Infamous Egg Sandwich

Amy Perez October 14, 2020

Imagine this: it is 1:00 am and I am mindlessly scrolling through a plethora of TikToks that have become the bane of my existence and the primary reason for why I cannot seem to shut off at night and...

10 Things to Look Forward to When We Return to the Forty Acres

10 Things to Look Forward to When We Return to the Forty Acres

Ren Breach July 7, 2020

Being away from campus can be hard. For those missing Austin, here are 10 things to look forward to in the Fall, complete with memes generated by the wonderful UT Austin online community. Getting to...

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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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ORANGE Speaker Series: Elizabeth Chambers

February 28, 2019

UT Journalism School alumna, entrepreneur, founder and owner of BIRD Bakery, Elizabeth Chambers Hammer spoke to ORANGE staff about the value of good journalism skills, social media, building a brand, and what it’s like to own her dream bakery.

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5 Austin Spots to Upgrade Your Foodstagram

April 10, 2018

Foodstagram, (n.): an Instagram account used solely to display beautiful photos of food and drink-based content.

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Five Steps to Getting the Ideal “Fit Pic”

October 27, 2017

In a world consumed by social media, the importance of getting a photo that properly flexes the outfit is crucial. The following steps will ensure that you get a photo that will do your “fit” justice.

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Social Media, Empowerment, Plagiarism: Modern Poetry with Rupi Kaur

October 23, 2017

Rupi Kaur’s poetry reading on Oct. 13 was captivating to the packed out Space24Twenty, just as her Instagram account is for her 1.7 million followers.