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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...

Graphic by: Len Duenas Deciding what to make and eat every day as a college student can be quite daunting. There are so many things to consider: whether we have the ingredients needed, whether it takes too long to make and most importantly whether we have the right appliances to do some culinary magic. Most...

We’re all Coogs, but Shasta is the main Coog. Shasta is loved by all, bringing the Spirit of Houston to UH. With Sasha by their side, Shasta’s always bringing a smile to everyone. But how well do we know our furry friend? Check out Cooglife’s exclusive interview below to learn more about this celebrity...

All photos by: Cindy Rivas Alfaro As assistant volleyball coach Jill Loiars and assistant tennis coach Giorgia Pozzan bike their way to the University of Houston every morning, they never would have thought that they would be able to live such intertwined lives together as coaches. “I think the coaching...

Photo by: Oscar Herrera Setting out on a first date can be equally as thrilling as it is nerve-wracking. When you’re surrounded by the vibrant energy of the beloved UH campus, the possibilities for memorable beginnings are endless! Whether you’re a student looking to impress that cute person from your lecture,...