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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...

Photo by Somer-Lian Charles Red and white streamers rained down inside the Fertitta Center as the University of Houston celebrated an unparalleled season from its 2024-25 men’s basketball team. Cougar pride filled the stadium Wednesday night. Fans gathered to officially close out what legendary broadcaster...

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...

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...

When you research the top things you should experience as a college student, the importance of joining an org, volunteering, getting a part-time job, or finding some way to be involved on campus is certainly highlighted. Here are some of the personal experiences I have accumulated ever since I entered college in...

Now that my time as a freshman living on-campus is over, I look back at the past few months and realize I had learned and experienced a lot that I don’t think I would have if I had stayed at home. From my first boyfriend, my first college party, my first break-up, and to the first time a close friend passed, my...

As commuters, we all know the trek from our homes to school can be a long one. Especially if you, like me, commute from Cinco Ranch a solid 40 minute drive from UH sans traffic. Through my two and a half years as a commuter, I have curated a list of items I highly encourage you keep in your car. Umbrella/Rain boots We...