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Cover Photo by Abdulhusain Bootwala Our beloved university is one of the largest in the entire state of Texas. This means more variety and diversity in all aspects for Coogs.  Home to 16 academic colleges, the University of Houston offers a buffet of majors and minors to choose from—some you probably never...

Being a first-generation college student often encompasses a lack of support, feelings of being out of place and an overwhelming sense of self-doubt. Many University of Houston students fall into the first-gen category and find themselves navigating these emotions. These students share similar hopes of overcoming...

Cover Image by Cindy Rivas Alfaro As of spring 2025, the University of Houston has been undergoing vast construction across some of the most popular places on campus. From removing the Cullen Fountain to blocking the road between the Student Center and Lynn Eusan Park, walk times have increased on...

Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and home to more than two million people. With that comes a rich blend of cultures, cuisines and celebrations that make this city unlike any other. I was born and raised in Houston, lucky enough to grow up surrounded by its diversity. But for most of my life,...

Cover Image by Raphael Fernandez Landmarks tell us where we are and remind us where we are going. In Houston, the Be Someone graffiti is one of the most recognizable landmarks. It reminds onlookers to make something of themselves with the different opportunities the city has to offer. One of those many...

Cover Graphic by Larsha Flowers Trends around the world are like the sunrise and sunset: while one trend rises, another one seems to fall. In a world where the influence of technology is so significant, it’s almost like we wake up to the surge of a new trend every single day when we unlock our phones. Here...

Cover Photo by Raphael Fernandez Like the blast of Rockets, reminiscent of Cougars’ roars, or like the thrill of astronauts low enough in Earth’s Orbit to gaze at Orion, this is the kind of cheer and energy Houston Texans bring when they Dash into any stadium stands. Houston sports play an integral role in...

Following the opening night of “Life of Pi” at the Hobby Center, a panel discussion was held on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, to discuss “Life of Pi” and the making of it. The panel was moderated by Sheri Johnson, general manager, Broadway at the Hobby Center.  The panel consisted of the U.S. associate Puppetry &...

Cover Photo by Joshua Vasquez With a vibrant performing arts, fine arts and street art scene that has grown steadily over the last century, Houston is a creative powerhouse. From world-class ballet and opera to cutting-edge theater and renowned art museums, the city’s creative pulse beats as strongly as its...

Cover Photo by Lynn Lane, featuring Robert Lenzi as Patrick Bateman in “American Psycho: The Musical.” Houston Broadway Theatre at the Hobby Center. Entering the lobby of the Hobby Center’s Zilkha Hall, showgoers were met with a bar menu of themed drinks. Afterward, they headed toward their seats, passing a video...