An Open Letter On Karl Rove, Bush Chief Strategist Turned UT Honors Lecturer -- And Why That’s a Problem

The problem is that Karl Rove is a war criminal.

Tangy TakesORANGE MagazineOctober 28, 2021Safa Michigan, Fernando Avelar, war, open letter, UT, action, karl rove, UT admin, Plan II, COLAComment

The Eyes of Texas

“The Eyes of Texas,” spirit song of the University of Texas at Austin, has recently been called out and protested for its racist roots.

Tangy TakesORANGE MagazineOctober 27, 2021Eyes of Texas, UT, UT History, Justice, Meghan James, Grace SajjarotjanaComment

Austin’s Nepali residents stay connected to their roots through events, community and language

Since leaving her home country of Nepal eight years ago, Roji Prasai has stayed close to her Nepali culture with Greater Austin Nepali Society.

UT Students on How to Survive Campus Winters

Upperclassmen offer their advice on how to survive winter at UT Austin.

BuzzORANGE MagazineDecember 30, 2018Ceinna Little, Brianna Casselman, winter, UT, ut austin, tips, adviceComment

Star Parties Provide Celestial Views for Everyone

Wednesday night Star Parties hosted on the roof of Robert Lee Moore Hall offer attendees a new perspective of space by letting them view the night sky through a professional, high grade telescope.

ATXORANGE MagazineDecember 3, 2018astronomy, UT, University of Texas at Austin, Telescopes, ATX, Austin, Alyssa Hiarker, Sabrina Lau, UT AustinComment

Inside the Ivory Tower: A Look at Diversity in Academia

University of Texas at Austin students and professors discussed the challenges minority students face on UT campus and in academia at large On Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Multicultural Engagement Center.

Reoccurring Narratives: Exploring Gentrification and Colonization Through Art

Theatre students at the University of Texas at Austin recently collaborated on a performance of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” taking a fresh approach that addressed the issue of gentrification and its consequences.

ATXORANGE MagazineOctober 23, 2018The Tempest, Austin, UT, University of Texas at Austin, Shakespeare, Theater, Theatre, Sage FosterComment

Can Black Students Live Nappily Ever After at UT?

With the release of a new Netflix original movie focused around Black women’s hair and conforming to society’s standards, Black, female UT students realize how the film speaks to their problems surrounding their hair choices.

Amplify Women’s Voices: Uplifting All Women at UT

The “Amplify: UT Women’s Voices 2018” production left the crowd looking toward a better future for women on campus.

We Reworked Your Free Campus T-Shirts

With just a little digging in your closet, some scissors, safety pins and creativity, you can change up your style and without spending any money.

StyleORANGE MagazineNovember 24, 2017sarah ogunmuyiwa, Alyssa Villarreal, T-shirt, campus, UT, UT Austin, free t-shirts, DIY, brandon pegram, Angela Chastain, Ashley TranComment

UT Students Host a Milkshake Open Mic Night for Hurricane Relief

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.

MusicORANGE MagazineNovember 17, 2017Milkshake, Hurricane, Hurricane Harvey, Open Mic, UT, Students, music, francie zenner, Andres GarciaComment

Dinner in the Dark Enlightens Students About Visual Impairment

Dinner in the Dark was hosted on Oct. 26 by the Disability Advocacy Student Coalition (DASC) and featured a panel of University of Texas at Austin students who all live with visual impairments.

ATXORANGE MagazineNovember 16, 2017Brittany Wagner, sonia margolin, dinner in the dark, visual impairment, DASC, disability, UT, UT Austin, kate stricklandComment

Students Celebrate Campus Diversity with Mini-Week of Events

The Diversity and Inclusion Agency of Student Government hosted the first ever Diversity Mini-Week from April 3-5.

University of Texas Date Ideas

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

Students Protest Bake Sale Hosted By Conservative Group

UT student organization, Young Conservatives of Texas, hosted a bake sale aiming to replicate the school’s use of affirmative action in its admissions process.

Texas TASA’s Night Market Brings Taiwan to UT

Through food, performances and games, Texas TASA gives students a chance to experience Taiwanese culture.

ATXORANGE MagazineOctober 24, 2016Texas TASA, TASA, Stephanie Adeline, Sarah Holdeman, Taiwan, China, Korea, Asian, Asian culture, culture, UT, UT eventsComment

5 UT-Themed Halloween Costumes

Instead of wearing the same outfit with a different pair of animal ears, ORANGE is here to help you spice things up. Check out these 5 spooky (and questionable) UT-themed Halloween costumes.

BuzzORANGE MagazineOctober 20, 2016audrey marlett, Jac Alford, UT, UT Austin, halloween, costumes, halloween costumes, halloween party, halloween partiesComment

Shut Down the Sound: Combatting the West Campus Music Ordinance

For the past two years, residents have struggled to deal with the West Campus Music Ordinance, which threatens the future of live music in one part of the “Live Music Capital of the World.”

MusicORANGE MagazineSeptember 8, 2016UT, UT Austin, Kaitlin Reid, Amy Fennie, Tess cagle, West Campus, Ut co-ops, sound ordinance, parties, partyComment

Safe Spaces in Austin

Whether it’s strolling down Congress Avenue and taking in the city skyline or wandering through one of Austin’s many bike trails, we all have a spot that we go to feel safe when life is tough. Here are some of the ORANGE ATX staff’s safe spaces in Austin.

Unpaid Internships: Are They Fair to College Students?

The stereotype of being a “broke college student” rings true for many who on top of attending classes, also take on the responsibility of paying bills, working at a job and gaining professional experience through an internship.

ATXORANGE MagazineSeptember 2, 2016Hannah McMorris, cori baker, internship, UT, moneyComment