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Home is where the heart is. Whether this cliché phrase is cross-stitched into your grandmother’s scratchy sofa cushions or you’ve seen it shared on Facebook alongside a stock photo of a thriving family, the world seems to think that your home is where your heart is — but what does that really mean? As college...

Finally found a new place? All you have to do is pack your stuff, grab the secret stash of cash you hid and move out. People move in and out all the time, so it has to be simple, right? Moving out can be more stressful than studying for finals. You have to organize your stuff, pack your hundreds of clothes (including...

Look around you. UH has one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, filled with a diverse array of students working to better themselves and the world they live in. Why not make this place your home away from home? Whether you’re in it for the naps or for the friends, there are a variety of wonderfully unique...

Commuting can be a real bitch, but the benefits to living off campus can make up for the hours of traffic you have to endure every semester. Whether you have your own place or you are living with your parents, there are plenty of perks to living off campus. Foooooooood If you live with your parents, you never have to...

Pets: we all love them, and studies show that having one can reduce stress in our daily lives. Dorm residents will dismally inform you, however, that — excluding goldfish — pets are a quick way to get yourself smacked with a housing violation. Regardless, students may choose to get a furry best friend. If you consider...

It’s not easy to live with someone you may or may not have anything in common with. There are difficulties involved with communication, personal space and anything else you may not be used to sharing. But roommates are good for you. They help you find out what you like and what you don’t like, and they can also help...

The Quadrangle, which consists of five beautiful halls — Bates, Law, Oberholtzer, Settegast and Taub —may not be the most popular dorming option, but Cooglife firmly believes that it would be a shame to lose the historic buildings, which are named after humanitarians, activists and medical benefactors. We’ve proposed...

Being an adult is difficult. Being a college student can be even more difficult. You have so many things to remember (don’t you have something due today?) and sometimes household items slip through the cracks of your grocery list. Below are a few items you may need to make a quick Walmart run to grab before it’s too...

Many people in college end up meeting their significant other, but what if they just happen to live in Iowa or Timbuktu? Physical closeness and sex play a crucial part in relationships, and long distance relationships may seem impossible at times. But if you and your partner are willing to put in work, they can still...

Students who want to take a break from studying and finals can head out and enjoy college nights at multiple bars clubs, and entertainment hot spots in Houston. Get together with a group of friends this winter break and enjoy multiple forms of entertainment this winter break. Being a student will surely pay off! Howl...