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It seems through thick and thin high school plotlines are a sure guarantee for Hollywood. But as most begin their college experience (or currently find themselves in the crux of it) who’s to say the higher education students don’t deserve a little more love? Below, Cooglife has gathered together a list of...

As we reach the halfway point of our fall semester, I wanted to share a couple of songs from my go-to study playlist. These songs can only be described as the necessary food for your brain as you motivate yourself to pull through for the wave of upcoming midterms. I Wanna Be Yours by Arctic Monkeys Arctic...

Let’s say your birthday is coming up and you’re not sure what to do. One option is to take an unconventional route and drive around to get freebies to celebrate your special day. After all, we all love stuff we don’t have to pay for. I missed out on these for my birthday, so I am letting you know now just to start...

The Blaffer Museum is a wonderful place for UH students to dive into the creative world around them. Through the constant updates of the galleries, students can gain introspection, reflection and inspiration. The Blaffer Museum is the perfect opportunity to travel elsewhere without leaving the UH campus.  On Sep....

Graphic by: Len Duenas It took me three years, but I did not cry when my parents drove away after moving me in this semester. Being on my own and living alone is harder than I thought it would be, but it does get easier. For the first time in my life, my parents left me alone in my dorm room in August 2021....

Photo by: Oscar Herrera With a university composed of a large commuter population like UH, it can be hard to pinpoint an experience with different threads. However, my story is just one of many when it comes to having your daily routine be at the University, but, coming back to your childhood home by...

Photo by: Oscar Herrera Family Weekend is upon us! Whether you’re a new or returning Coog, most parents would love an insight into their kid’s everyday life in college. Here are just a few ideas of where to take your parents or guardians if they visit for Family Weekend! Football Game While football isn’t...

Photo by: Oscar Herrera At the turn of each September and the promise of cooler weather, UH’s ever-beloved Family Weekend has returned once more. A three-day event built to connect both students and their families to the University has many activities to offer. Educational sessions, such as preparing for...

Right off the edge of I-69 in the outskirts of Houston lies The Draft; a sports bar filled with frequenters seated at the counter and an array of university and sports flags lining the ceiling. This friends and family business was founded in 2015 by Huy Huynh, and two brothers, Lance and Bryan Corder.  The three of...

The University of Houston is buzzing with Muslim students. If you’re anything like Mohammed Tazimuddin, you want to join an organization that will help you learn about business through the lens of Islam. Tazimuddin as a senior studying accounting and entrepreneurship, saw the many organizations UH has to offer —...