Photos Courtesy Rayan Khan Coffee means something different to every Cougar. To some, it’s a source of fuel for class and schoolwork. For others, it’s a moment of relaxation, a small break to enjoy the day. In general, coffee shops bring people together, each with their own personality, atmosphere and...
School spirit means a lot to every university, its community and the legacy it holds. You see a combination of two colors and a mascot, and you can easily identify what school it is. This is especially true for UH. Whenever students and alumni see scarlet red and white, they automatically associate it with UH;...
Cover Photo by Matthew Guzman Houston offers a variety of nightlife options. As a result, Coogs’ toughest decision is figuring out where to spend their weekends in the wild, whether it’s at local shows or city bars. It all depends on each person’s taste and the scope of what they want out of the evening, but a...
Cover Image by Raphael Fernandez Football season allows many students to unwind and take their minds off any academic stressors. Additionally, watching the games creates an outlet for students to bond and thrive in a community of like-minded people. Elijah Gonzalez, a junior in construction management, boasts...
Cover Photo by Gauraangi Gupta “Nostalgia: it’s delicate but potent. It’s a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone. It takes us to a place we ache to go again.” — Don Draper Most have heard their high school teachers say, “You’ll miss these days when they’re gone,” at some point. Back...
The retail season between September and December has a very distinct identity with its own fashion, activities and foods. It is also during these months when the annual return of fall fragrances fills up the displays of home fragrance and personal care stores. While you may love this, your classmates are not...
One of the hottest events, literally and figuratively, on campus during the fall semester is hands down a football game tailgate. It is an annual event where the entire student body is able to come together to enjoy the two most popular college activities: football and drinking. There is never a bad vibe, which...
Cover Graphic by Larsha Flowers Houston is often linked to food, sports, culture and hot weather. However, a very underrated aspect of Houston is its fashion landscape, representative of the city’s diverse population. Whether it’s luxury shopping in The Galleria or the River Oaks District or browsing in...
Being a first-generation college student often encompasses a lack of support, feelings of being out of place and an overwhelming sense of self-doubt. Many University of Houston students fall into the first-gen category and find themselves navigating these emotions. These students share similar hopes of overcoming...
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and home to more than two million people. With that comes a rich blend of cultures, cuisines and celebrations that make this city unlike any other. I was born and raised in Houston, lucky enough to grow up surrounded by its diversity. But for most of my life,...
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