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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Mindfulness Products to Use for the Second Half of the Semester

Mindfulness Products to Use for the Second Half of the Semester

Jencie Tomasek April 11, 2022

After Spring Break, many kids come back to school feeling rejuvenated and ready to finish the year strong, tired and lacking motivation. Whichever boat you find yourself in, investing in mindfulness products...

5 Crafts to Try Over Winter Break

5 Crafts to Try Over Winter Break

Rebecca Hernandez December 21, 2021

Winter break is finally here! After all your hard work this semester, it's time for some rest and relaxation. A great way to release the stress from the fall semester and get into the holiday spirit is...

How to start couponing as a college student

How to start couponing as a college student

Damiana De La Paz November 8, 2021

As a college student, I know how important it is to save money and stay on budget. One way I’ve been able to save money is by couponing for necessities like toothpaste, toilet paper and shampoo. If...

5 Campus Hangout Spots Worth Checking Out This Semester

5 Campus Hangout Spots Worth Checking Out This Semester

Katie Nalle September 30, 2021

The 40 acres can be overwhelming— especially for a freshman (or COVID era sophomore). Feeling lost on campus is something most new students are familiar with, and walking all over to find the best spots...

The best classes at ut: According to ut students

The best classes at ut: According to ut students

Sloane Wick March 24, 2021

There are a LOT of classes at UT: History of Religion, Architecture and Society, Introduction to Geology, etc. So, how are Longhorns supposed to pick what to take this fall? How about recommendations...

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Dealing with College FOMO in the Time of Social Distancing

November 10, 2020

COVID-19 hit the spring semester of my freshman year at the University of Texas at Austin and by then, I had just familiarized myself with campus and started to socialize with others. The pandemic cut...

Top FIVE Podcasts Every College Student Should be Listening to Right Now

Amy Perez September 30, 2020

By now almost everyone has become familiar with podcasts and the variety of topics that range from true-crime stories, health & fitness, global news, celebrity gossip, and much more. Podcasts have...

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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Ahead of the Curve: UT students share how they’ve jump-started their careers

October 7, 2019

For most students, college is a time for self-discovery as they enjoy life before needing to commit to a full-time job. Some students, however, see college as the perfect time to cultivate their careers.

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At the Honey Harvest: Beekeeping as a Healing Hobby

December 21, 2017

The latest buzz among student beekeepers is that their hobby is just as therapeutic as it is sustainable.

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UT Students Host a Milkshake Open Mic Night for Hurricane Relief

November 17, 2017

With the stress of midterm season, erratic Texas weather and remaining impacts from the recent hurricanes, the month of October has been inundated with gloom. On Oct. 20, these tensions were lifted with live music, milkshakes and mosh pits, as the University Episcopal Center held its first student-run hurricane relief open mic night.

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Best Places to Tie Up Your Hammock on Campus

April 21, 2017

When you gotta snooze, you gotta snooze, so check out this list of places where you can take a nap on the 40 Acres.