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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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What Thanksgiving Food Are You Based on Your Style Preferences?

November 20, 2017

Keep track of your answer choices to see which Thanksgiving food aligns with your sense of fashion. 

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Operation Turkey Shares the Joy of Thanksgiving

November 24, 2016

For the past 16 years, Operation Turkey has been handing out food to the homeless on Thanksgiving day.

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Sixteen Things Longhorns Can Be Thankful for In 2016

November 23, 2016

As this year comes to a close, here are 16 things to be thankful for in 2016. 

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The Best and Worst Things About Being Home for Thanksgiving

November 21, 2016

Here’s a list of the best and worst things about being home at Thanksgiving.

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Thanksgiving Travel Essentials

November 21, 2016

Traveling can often be a hassle, especially when it comes to airport security and uncomfortable flights. However, there are several ways to remain comfortable and chic while traveling this holiday season.

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Christmas: The War On Thanksgiving

December 1, 2014

As soon as Halloween turns its back, Christmas strikes. Retailers replace the skeletons with wreaths and the orange and black banners with red and green ones. On the radio, “Jingle Bell Rock” and “White Christmas” play, while families roast marshmallows and drink skinny eggnog lattes. Somewhere, somehow, in this turning of the commercialized seasons, Thanksgiving is forgotten.

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8 Dishes You Can Bring To Friendsgiving

November 26, 2014

As Thanksgiving approaches, a collective feeling of excitement grows among University of Texas at Austin students. Thanksgiving marks our first real break from class, even if it is only two days. While many students look forward to going home to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with their families, others will remain in Austin and celebrate with their friends. This practice has been dubbed Friendsgiving. 

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5 Thanksgiving DIYs To Be Grateful For

November 24, 2014

Whether you’re spending Thanksgiving at your childhood home, a friend’s house or in your apartment, there are plenty of ways to add a festive touch to the most anticipated (and tastiest) meal of the year. If you are looking for some chic ideas to decorate your table, then you’re about to hit the jackpot with these holiday décor DIYs.

Food, Baby! Roasted Butternut Squash Squares

November 21, 2012

By Jennifer Berke It’s that time of the year again, folks. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the Christmas season has already begun. And though it still feels like spring here in Austin,...