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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

The *notion* of staying organized: how to effectively manage your time

The *notion* of staying organized: how to effectively manage your time

Joelle DiPaolo November 2, 2021

If you had an existential crisis surrounded by piles of papers during midterm season, chances are you weren’t the only one. In light of the many projects and tests, students were forced to confront...

The Color Inside by James Turrell, Located on top of the SAC

Campus Art You Ignore Every Day

Nicholas Muniz October 27, 2021

With classes back in person, it's likely that you pass by the many art installations here on campus. Many of us have seen these works, but never stop to learn their name or artists. This is your chance...

Hugs and Human Connection

Hugs and Human Connection

Kaitlyn Rouse October 25, 2021

Family therapist Virginia Satir says “We need four hugs a day for survival, eight hugs a day for maintenance and 12 hugs a day for growth.” As a freshman on campus this year in the midst of a global...

How to start life planning

How to start life planning

Morgan Severson October 22, 2021

What is Life Planning?   Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash  To me, life planning is using a planner to organize all aspects of your life, from academic to social to fitness and more!...

10 Secret Study Spots at UT

10 Secret Study Spots at UT

Kaitlyn Rouse September 30, 2021

If you’re a student at the University of Texas at Austin, then you know all of the hotspots for studying around campus: Perry-Castaneda Library, The Union, Medici Roasting, Flawn Academic Center, etc....

"covid learning" could revolutionize school for students with anxiety at UT

“covid learning” could revolutionize school for students with anxiety at UT

Sloane Wick February 26, 2021

Heart beating, palms sweating, stomach churning, intensifying fear: These are all symptoms of social anxiety. Socially anxious students may be avoiding these symptoms this semester with the aid of the...

TX VOTES: KEEPING UT VOTERS REGISTERED AND EDUCATED

TX VOTES: KEEPING UT VOTERS REGISTERED AND EDUCATED

Evelyn Garcia February 19, 2020

You’ve probably seen them in your classrooms and if you haven’t, then you’ve definitely seen them tabling on Speedway. TX Votes is a non-partisan student organization that not only hopes to get...

Long Time No See! 5 Creative Ways to Stay in Touch with Long Distance Friends

Long Time No See! 5 Creative Ways to Stay in Touch with Long Distance Friends

Burnt X November 25, 2019

Let’s face it. When you came to college, you promised all of your besties that you would keep in touch with them no matter what. You made this promise despite the fact that you’re going to be 858.9...

A Beginner's Guide to Espresso Drinks

A Beginner’s Guide to Espresso Drinks

Burnt X November 19, 2019

An espresso machine hums behind the sounds of chatter and clicking keyboards. The smell of coffee lies heavy in the air, while people sip beverages and twirl spoons. People mutter words like “macchiato,”...

How To Make Your Space Feel More Like Home

How To Make Your Space Feel More Like Home

Burnt X March 26, 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...

How to be Cute and Cruelty-Free In College

How to be Cute and Cruelty-Free In College

Burnt X November 9, 2018

As college students, we tend to lose sight of shopping ethically in favor of buying what’s cheap and convenient – especially in terms of fashion. However, as much as we love saving money, it’s important...