My mother has been telling me to redo my room. She voices my thoughts: I should declutter and paint my walls neutral. And she’s right: it’s too overwhelming. I decay within the solid colors of my room, the newspaper clippings on the walls, the protest posters tucked away and the mass of stuffed animals thrown off...
Graphic by: Maya Palavali At some point in our lives, we’ve all been asked, “Where do you see yourself in the next five years?” The answer we most often hear is graduating college and then getting a sufficient job. But is that the only answer there is? Most certainly not! Believe it or not, there are many...
Photo by: Angelina Contreras Diego Arriaga, sophomore biochemistry major turned Student Government Administration President is ready to take on the University of Houston’s 61st student government term. Arriaga discussed his journey to becoming SGA president and hinted at his plans for this coming school...
All photos by: Oscar Herrera Walking around campus, you’ll likely see many students with an energy drink in hand. Between different brands, sizes, flavors and packaging, there are endless options and it can be fun to experiment with them. While energy drinks are a cheaper and more caffeinated alternative to...
Have you ever wondered why people avoid you on your walk to class? This webcomic highlights Romeo’s revelation and shows how his resting face is what makes him unapproachable. After all, school isn’t always a walk in the park. [email protected]
Photo by: Raphael Fernandez UH has a number of students living on campus at various residence halls. But have you ever wondered which residence halls resonate the most with your personality? Cooglife has got you covered with a quiz that will help you identify your “ideal dorm!” Also, if you don’t live on...
Photo by: Anh Le As a college student, choosing what to eat every day can turn out to be more of a struggle than expected. Thankfully, UH offers some options to make sure students are getting fed daily. Let’s go through some meal plans and see which one is best for you! Unlimited Meal Plans Students...
Meeting my college roommate wasn’t your typical orientation day encounter. It was the start of a journey that began with a simple direct message and solidified over a coffee-fueled conversation at Tout Suite, where we would soon become regulars. From that serendipitous first meeting, our bond grew, shaping our college...
Photo by: Oscar Herrera If you have seen two English mastiffs being walked on campus, they are probably accompanied by Moody Towers Faculty-in-Residence, Scott Gilbertson or his wife Michelle Gilbertson. The chemistry professor and the associate dean of faculty affairs in the College of Natural Science and...
Graphic by: Len Duenas Living away from home can be an eye-opening experience for university students. Many mixed emotions are present on move-in day when given a new, blank space. Here are 10 essentials that can improve organization, the overall experience of living on your own and representing your personality...
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