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The University of Houston hosted its annual Frontier Fiesta the weekend of April 11, delivering a wicked-good time to Fiestagoers.  For the weekend, the TDECU Stadium parking lot transformed into “Fiesta City,” decked out with a city hall, saloon and even a Cougar Casino. The three-day event featured giveaways from...

Photo by Somer-Lian Charles Cougar Pride was loud in San Antonio. Leading by as much as 12, a Championship celebration felt imminent. The confetti cannon packed with red and white streamers sat parked just a few feet away, waiting for the clock to strike zero. But what happened was unimaginable. After a split...

Photo by Somer-Lian Charles For the first time in more than four decades, the Houston Cougars are one win away from bringing home a National Championship. As the final buzzer sounded in San Antonio on Saturday night the roar of Cougar pride could be heard. To set the stage for a title match against Florida,...

Photo by Somer-Lian Charles The Houston Cougars basketball team is headed to San Antonio to play in the NCAA Final Four. This is just the seventh time in school history. If you haven’t heard the rumblings around campus, here’s what you need to know. The squad joined the Big 12, one of college...

Have you ever considered creating a UH bucket list—a list of things to do on or around campus before you graduate? Currently, hums of lunch, summer and final project plans all fill the Student Centers. In the library, the scent of coffee and the clack of keyboards have taken over. In the Fertitta Center, crowds...

Across the U.S., books are being challenged and banned at an all-time high. But what exactly does this mean? A “challenge” is when someone attempts to remove or restrict the book based on their objections to its content. A “book ban” is the removal of that content.  Censorship affects everyone, not just avid...

Photo by Alfred Rivera Over the last month, University of Houston students have been all over the place. It’s been interesting keeping up with them as the spring semester also marks the start of a new year. An Unexpected Snow Break During the second week of classes, Coogs made the most of an unexpected...

Photo by Zoe Crooks As students, studying takes up most of our time–or at least it should take up some. Either way, here is a list of some of the most popular student study spots inside the loop. Agora  Agora is a very popular place, with difficult parking. However, people say the atmosphere is great for...

Espresso martinis are all the craze among young adults these days–or so it seems. In fact, we may even go so far as to assume somewhere in the world at this very moment, someone is ordering one. The drinks have gained popularity over the last few years, but here at Cooglife, we couldn’t help but wonder whether or...

Today I am going to the library with my friend.  I packed my coffee, sleeping bag and books.  I am so tired of studying at my desk.  I am certain I might see the end of the world, before I see the end of this textbook,  They are kind of dangerous.  We are going to study, memorize and cry. I have heard...