Graphic by: Alina Velasquez Whether you are a native Houstonian or a newcomer, it’s likely that you’ve heard people refer to different places in Houston as the wards. What started off as political divisions in the city, now holds personal and cultural meaning. Even though wards have not been officially used for...
All photos by: Oscar Herrera Houston is one of the largest cities with a massive population that boasts some of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country. With so many people around, it’s no surprise that Houston enjoys a dynamic and lively nightlife as well as a robust music scene. Music has been a part of...
Graphic by: Sydney Rose In order to get the Houston experience, you do not have to break the bank. Which, as a college student, is a very important thing to consider. There are so many fun things to do with your friends, your family or even by yourself around the city. Whether you venture outside or stick to...
Photo by: Oscar Herrera Moving to any city for college is a big change. Moving to the fourth largest city in the U.S. from a town with a population of 5,000 is an even bigger change. Going on my third year living in Houston for school, there are definitely pros and cons when it comes to navigating this...
Graphic by: Alina Velasquez If you’re looking forward to the new Deadpool movie or to the new season of Abbott Elementary, you might have to wait a long time to watch. The Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists are currently on strike with no end...
Since its official opening in 1927, UH has been welcoming Coogs to embark on the college experience and help them achieve more than just academic excellence. From Jim Parsons to Taylor Swift’s mom, Andrea Swift, many UH alumnuses have gone on to achieve great things in various industries. Even if they didn’t graduate,...
Much of UH’s identity has been rooted in the fact that it’s largely a commuter school for a long time. Since its opening in 1927 as “Houston Junior College” without even a permanent building or land, it’s incredible to see how far on-campus life has come. Roy G. Cullen was the first permanent structure on campus...
Commuting students make up about 85% of the undergraduate population at the University of Houston. In the past decade, UH has been striving to enhance its image as a school with a vibrant campus life, straying away from its history as an accessible commuter campus for working-class students. But we can’t forget that...
Between tuition, books, fuel prices and all the hundreds of other expenses we have to deal with in our day-to-day, going to College is expensive. Even more so if you live on campus. Some students stay in their own homes while others live with friends or relatives, but even those options may be out of reach for a lot...
One unconventional way to inspire UH students to get involved is with the Houston bike crews. What’s a bike crew? Houston bike crews are organized groups outside of UH, but still a part of Houston. All you have to do is look under the surface to see what a positive impact this community has. From taking...
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