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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

UT Colleges as Met Gala Looks

UT Colleges as Met Gala Looks

Michelle Tamayo October 20, 2021

This year’s Met Gala presented us with dazzling red carpet looks. The theme for 2021 was American Independence.  To add a fun UT spin to the event, I put together a list of the Met Gala looks that...

Rhea Bhat: Taking on TikTok as @texasbrownie

Rhea Bhat: Taking on TikTok as @texasbrownie

Talisa Trevino September 29, 2021

We all know the “that girl” TikTok genre that showcases a day-in-the-life of “that girl” who seems to have her whole life together, broadcasted in all it’s perfection in a one-minute time frame....

An Insider's Look Into The Best Study Spots on UT Campus

An Insider’s Look Into The Best Study Spots on UT Campus

Rebecca Hernandez September 21, 2021

Welcome back longhorns to another year on the 40 acres. Now that we’re a few weeks into the semester, midterms, essays and projects are already starting to pile up. So, where are some of the best places...

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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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University of Texas Date Ideas

November 4, 2016

Get your money’s worth and combine expenses. Here is a handy guide on how to incorporate your student loans into your dating life.

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J2 Secret Menu

October 16, 2015

If you feel you’ve exhausted all the culinary options J2 has to offer, or feel the flavors just aren’t up to your palate’s standards, never fear our exclusive J2 secret menu is here.

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Students Feel Certain About “Cuba in Question”

February 25, 2015

While grazing a bulletin board filled with flyers about studying abroad, students might pause on a flyer that says “Cuba in Question.”

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Twitter Reacts to Jon Stewart’s Departure from “The Daily Show”

February 13, 2015

Stewart, known for his satirical critique of news, reporters and current events, will retire by the end of this year, when his contract expires. Comedy Central released a statement from President Michele Ganeless to confirm his departure after 16 years.

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New App Hooks Students On Campus Deals

November 24, 2014

From checking the bus schedule to swiping right for your next date, mobile apps are making many aspects of our lives seemingly easier. Although some are designed for purely entertainment purposes, others can help us save time and money. With 25,000 downloads within the past year, Hooked has earned a spot as one of top apps among University of Texas at Austin students. Offering real-time deals from restaurants around campus, it comes as no surprise that students love Hooked. 

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Student-Run Radio KVRX Celebrates 20 Years With Support From Alumni

November 24, 2014

Since 1994, local radio station KVRX has played local artists for college students’ listening pleasure. But if the station hopes to keep playing “none of the hits, all of the time,” as their motto proudly declares, they need to make some changes. The station has been running on the same transmitter for 20 years, and it could give out any day.

Day at the Museum: On-Campus History sans Textbook

November 15, 2012

[slideshow] Story and Photos by Mary K. Schaffer Planks of swirling blue glass panel the walls of the cool, bright atrium, transforming the once-empty space into a calming ocean. Light fills every corner...

Campus Unlocked: Meet the Key People

November 12, 2012

Story and Photos by Ayanna Estelle The University of Texas main campus has more than 150 buildings: there’s the Flawn Academic Center for studying and getting student IDs made; Battle Hall, a historical...