Student body success at the University of Houston relies on the character and connectivity of professors. The best ones are those who understand the needs of their students and can foster an engaging and informative environment in which students can actively learn and gain real-life connections with their...
Cover Photo by Kaylen Timmons For the majority of the year, the University of Houston is a bright sunny campus, so well lit that there are no dark corners to find evil in. As the cool, crisp weather of autumn falls over Houston, so too does the spirit of all things creepy and ghoulish. In said spirit, we...
Cover Photo by Gauraangi Gupta “Nostalgia: it’s delicate but potent. It’s a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone. It takes us to a place we ache to go again.” — Don Draper Most have heard their high school teachers say, “You’ll miss these days when they’re gone,” at some point. Back...
One of the hottest events, literally and figuratively, on campus during the fall semester is hands down a football game tailgate. It is an annual event where the entire student body is able to come together to enjoy the two most popular college activities: football and drinking. There is never a bad vibe, which...
Photo by Gauraangi Gupta College students are well known for crafting some of the most creative excuses to explain missed assignments. Today, they have mastered crafting their own rendition of the classic, “The dog ate my homework.” In the midst of juggling classwork, part-time jobs, internships and the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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