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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...

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...

Whispers about the “Freshman 15” are usually common at the start and end of the first and second semesters of freshman year. The term refers to the belief, or perhaps trend, of students gaining weight during their first year of college.  The “Freshman 15” is nothing to be ashamed of. It often happens as a result of...

A decade has passed since Cooglife magazine released its first edition, and it’s become a staple from the Center of Student Media. Editors over the years have slumped over their desks, staring at InDesign as they drafted eye-catching print layouts to pair with heartfelt stories. The essence of Cooglife builds...

Editor’s Picks Coogs have been back on campus for over a week, but after chopping it up with many, they have admitted to still figuring out the vision for their room décor. While some have a solid white, black or gray base with pops of red to work off of, others described their spaces as being solely full...

Cover Image by Robert Bribiesca Fall 2025 marks the start of a new academic year on campus. Just like with every other fresh start, it comes with fresh changes and updates.  The university continues to find ways to enhance the campus experience for all its students, staff and faculty members. This fall, that...

Cover image by Larsha Flowers As the 2025 summer season comes to a close, we at Cooglife couldn’t help but wonder what Coogs were up to over the last few months so we ran a poll. We anticipated responses would include summer classes and travel, and we were not disappointed. Here’s what Coogs did this...

Illustrations by Larsha Flowers Every semester, students and parents pack themselves, along with suitcases and boxes, into cars ahead of college move-in days. This usually bittersweet semester ritual, however, becomes a little more bitter when students realize they have neglected to pack these five basic...

Getting back into a regular sleep routine is crucial after sleepless nights, longer daylight hours and summer vacations.  Sufficient sleep positively impacts academic performance and emotional well-being. It helps a person to be more focused, increases memory and allows for more information retention. A good...

Welcome to the third and final installment of “Study Abroad in France with Josh.” This one is a recap of my last two weeks abroad. After adjusting to life in Angers those first two weeks, by the third week, I finally felt like a local. One of the most memorable moments was meeting an executive from Chanel, one...