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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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Viral Makeup Tips That Actually Work

Paulina Pearson May 24, 2024

If you lack experience, makeup trends can prove quite frustrating. TikTok, however, contains countless beauty hacks that might save you a couple of minutes getting ready in the morning. Influencers who...

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...

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Yeast & Flour & Water, Oh My!

Emma Slaughter May 20, 2024

If you are concerned about your screen time, then chances are you’ve seen countless videos about sourdough starters while scrolling on TikTok or Instagram. So, why is everyone making sourdough and what...

The Tipping Point: Is Tipping Getting out of Hand?

The Tipping Point: Is Tipping Getting out of Hand?

Athena Tseng May 18, 2024

The flip of the iPad and three options are shining at you. 10%. 15%. 20%. Which will you choose? The pressure is on. People are waiting behind you. The cashier is trying to look away while also side-eyeing...

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Studying the Collector’s Hobby: Not a Hoarding Habit, Rather a Controlled Form of Healing

Andrea Arias-Zarate May 15, 2024

Collectors may typically be seen as people who have too many items that take up a majority of space in their homes. However, they admire that reserved space which has sentimental value. Collecting can...

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How the New York Times Transformed Into a Gaming Company

Madeline Dorjee May 13, 2024

In 1851, American journalists Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones founded The New York Times. Over time, the publication continued growing and expanding, acquiring new media properties and increasing...

Battle of the Boba– A Ranking of the Best Boba Shops Near UT

Battle of the Boba– A Ranking of the Best Boba Shops Near UT

Athena Tseng May 13, 2024

“Do you wanna get boba?” is a regular text I get from my friends.  The answer is almost always yes. And it’s more than just us that have become obsessed with the drink. In the last...

Slay or Nay: Testing Viral Lip Glosses

Slay or Nay: Testing Viral Lip Glosses

Andrea Arias-Zarate May 2, 2024

If you’ve been scrolling through makeup TikTok recently, you may have come across people posting a variety of lip color combos. Videos have shown people trying a dark liner with a clear gloss or even...

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Pro-Palestine Protests on Campus

Kaitlin Castillo May 1, 2024

April 24 was a day filled with chaos, violence and fear as the Palestine Solidarity Committee’s planned teach-in turned to a rally as police forces from the university, city and state branches forced...

Hungry? Grab a Bite at These Campus Snack Spots

Hungry? Grab a Bite at These Campus Snack Spots

Casey McKee April 22, 2024

Everyone knows the pain of a long, drawn-out day on campus with back-to-back classes. Sometimes, those days can feel impossible to push through without a bite to eat. Fortunately for UT students, there...

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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...

J2 vs Kinsolving: The battle of the dining halls

J2 vs Kinsolving: The battle of the dining halls

Athena Tseng April 18, 2024

At the Forty Acres, there are many options for students to have a good meal. One of the most affordable options for students is a dining hall plan, especially for those living on campus.  That...