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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Autumn in Austin: Painting Edition

Paulina Pearson October 31, 2023

You know you’re in Texas when 60 degrees feels chilly. This weather sparks a “fall feeling” within us all, which calls for indoor activities with your friends and family. Here are a few pottery...

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...

10 New video games to play this Spring Break

10 New video games to play this Spring Break

Lauren Grobe March 16, 2020

It’s been a year of whiplash. With the US’ tense relationship with other countries, the wildfires in Australia, tornadoes in Nashville and the coronavirus, things can seem pretty bleak. Now that the...

Things to do, see, & eat in colorado springs

Things to do, see, & eat in colorado springs

Courtney Smith March 14, 2020

Colorado is gaining popularity as both an ideal place to live as well as an Instagram worthy travel destination. Not only is Colorado absolutely gorgeous (I mean come on- it inspired the song “America...

10 Things to do in new mexico

10 Things to do in new mexico

Courtney Smith March 6, 2020

Okay, so maybe every state’s nickname is a little biased, but New Mexico dubbing itself the “Land of Enchantment” happens to be extremely fitting. Between the diverse landscape, great food, rich...

Rolling stones to visit austin for a second time

Rolling stones to visit austin for a second time

Sophie Bunn February 18, 2020

On Monday, Feb. 3rd, Austin locals noticed a strikingly familiar and famous new mural near South Congress Avenue and Riverside Drive. On the side of a shutdown nightclub, a bright blue and yellow wall...

New Traditions to Richen Your Holiday Season

New Traditions to Richen Your Holiday Season

Burnt X December 12, 2019

As the sun stirs into another cold morning, the holiday season can be felt in the air. Business’ fill their stores with red wreaths and lace green garland along their tables. Tiny lights are wrapped...

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Ways to Spend Thanksgiving if You’re Staying in Austin

November 28, 2019

There are those who don’t always have the chance to go back home for Thanksgiving. Fortunately, if you are one of the students staying on campus this break, here is a list of ways to spend Thanksgiving day in Austin.

Places to Take Your Parents to Impress Them

Places to Take Your Parents to Impress Them

Courtney Smith November 2, 2019

Showing your family around UT is a must, but our campus is also in one of the coolest cities in America (not sponsored- I swear). Austin’s food scene is big, unique, delicious and probably the best...

4 things to do at ut before the fall semester ends

4 things to do at ut before the fall semester ends

Burnt X November 20, 2018

With so many new adventures and opportunities available at the beginning of the semester, deciding how to spend your free time can be an incredibly overwhelming decision. From balancing midterms, extracurriculars...

LIVE FOR LESS: Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk

May 17, 2013

The semester has come to a close, professors have posted final grades, and student loan accounts are about as low as the Colorado River. For those starting the summer season penniless and pinched for...