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Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

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Take Cleaning Your Shoes off Your Chore List

Emma Slaughter June 5, 2024

Golden Goose, a shoe brand that has become quite controversial in recent years, is known for breaking the status quo and designing faux-distressed shoes. A new pair of Golden Goose arrives to customers...

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The TikTok Ban: A Simplified Breakdown

Madeline Dorjee June 5, 2024

Editor’s note: Since this story was written, the TikTok ban-or-sell bill was passed in the Senate and signed into law by President Joe Biden. In May, TikTok and ByteDance, its parent company, sued the...

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Are Dating Shows Worth Watching?

Andrea Arias-Zarate June 5, 2024

It’s hard to escape reality shows when I turn on the TV. All I see is people bickering or falling in love, usually making me click away.  However, I never thought that reality TV could be a...

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“Miller’s Girl” is Jenna Ortega’s New Film Romanticizing Age Gaps?

Sabine Snyder June 5, 2024

WARNING: This article contains descriptions of an inappropriate student-teacher relationship with a large age gap, as seen in the film “Miller’s Girl.” This link is at the end of the “Miller’s...

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Austin’s Silver Screen Secrets

Caleigh Doucet June 5, 2024

Interstate 35, U.S. Highway 290 and Mopac Express Lane are different ways to journey through the city of Austin. However, these roadways are pretty boring and traffic-packed avenues of exploration. Maybe...

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How “Bed-Rotting” Became My Self-Care

Andrea Arias-Zarate June 5, 2024

Imagine you have the day to yourself. You decide to take it slow, relaxing in bed a little longer as you catch up on social media, read a book or play a video game. Then, you realize the sun is already...

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Social Media’s Grip on Trends

Abby Russell June 3, 2024

When most people wake up in the morning, the first thing they do is open their phones and dive into their social media feeds. Social media is a crucial part of nearly everyone’s daily routine as ...

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Viral Makeup Tips That Actually Work

Paulina Pearson May 24, 2024

If you lack experience, makeup trends can prove quite frustrating. TikTok, however, contains countless beauty hacks that might save you a couple of minutes getting ready in the morning. Influencers who...

UT, We Need to Talk: An Open Letter about SB 17

UT, We Need to Talk: An Open Letter about SB 17

Burnt X May 22, 2024

Editor's Note: For the safety of our staff writer, they have asked to remain anonymous. Dear UT, You made it impossible for marginalized students to feel safe here when you decided to comply with...

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Yeast & Flour & Water, Oh My!

Emma Slaughter May 20, 2024

If you are concerned about your screen time, then chances are you’ve seen countless videos about sourdough starters while scrolling on TikTok or Instagram. So, why is everyone making sourdough and what...

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Studying the Collector’s Hobby: Not a Hoarding Habit, Rather a Controlled Form of Healing

Andrea Arias-Zarate May 15, 2024

Collectors may typically be seen as people who have too many items that take up a majority of space in their homes. However, they admire that reserved space which has sentimental value. Collecting can...