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...
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 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...
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...
Photos by Joshua Vasquez Welcome to the second installment of “Study Abroad in France with Josh.” This installment recaps my first two weeks in France. Week 1: Adjustment On the first day, I met my host parent. My first dinner in France was a traditional cheese plate, something you have every night here. I...
Bonjour and welcome to the first installment of “Study Abroad in France with Josh.” This first part is all about the packing part of my journey. First off, let’s be real. Packing is often the part of a trip that stresses people out the most. I’m no exception. From figuring out what outfits to bring to checking...
Cover Image © StockPhotoPro / Adobe Stock “36 Questions”, or what the New York Times calls “The future of musicals,” brings you songs for the summer. Cooglife’s pod break recommendation this week will leave you singing. “36 Questions” is a three-part musical podcast following estranged spouses Jase and...
Cover Image © Ejatu Shaw / Adobe Stock The “NoSleep” podcast is the first of many on Cooglife’s summer podcast recommendation list. The team is starting weekly podcast recommendations to get Coogs through long walks on the beach or long hours at internships this summer. This week’s suggestion is for those...
Cooglife launches its 2025 coloring book. The Cooglife coloring book has become a yearly publication, curated specifically for Stress Free Finals. This year’s issue takes a hygge-inspired approach. Launching Tuesday, April 29, Cooglife’s 2025 Coloring Book will be available on campus newsstands. The team will...
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