All photos by: Cindy Rivas Alfaro With over 500 student organizations, UH has various clubs for students to join. It only takes three people to start a club and many students drag along their friends to be the founding members. Some end up lasting a few weeks while others gain the traction to last for years....
Photos by: Oscar Herrera Game Day is a nerve-racking yet exciting event for a Cougar Doll such as Jocelynn Luna. She starts the day by waking up around 8 a.m. to eat some breakfast. Then around 10 a.m., it’s time to get glammed up in her dance attire. This process takes up to an hour and a half. If call time...
Graphic by: Jamie Thornton It all started with a naming contest for an orphaned cougar cub. Since 1947, Shasta the Cougar has been the University’s mascot and a beloved symbol of UH. Over the many years, Shasta has gone through many phases and transformations while representing the Coogs. Every version of...
Photo by: Anh Le Although I’ve been at the University of Houston for three years, I’ve only gone to one sports game. If you are someone like me who doesn’t frequent places like the Fertitta Center for basketball games, here are some things you need to know to show off your Cougar Spirit and get more familiar with...
Photo by: Oscar Herrera First time at a UH game? Don’t know how to sport your #COOG pride? You’ve come to the right place! With the season picking up, here is a list of Cougar traditions and cheers that are sure to heighten your game-day experience, especially if you’re rooting for Houston from the student...
All photos courtesy of Cats for Mental Health The University of Houston is home to not only Coogs but actual felines. Cats for Mental Health, originally UH Campus Cats, is a registered student organization that takes care of our community cats. It has rescued and helped many stray cats get adopted. Which of...
Photo by: Oscar Herrera With a university composed of a large commuter population like UH, it can be hard to pinpoint an experience with different threads. However, my story is just one of many when it comes to having your daily routine be at the University, but, coming back to your childhood home by...
Photo by: Oscar Herrera Family Weekend is upon us! Whether you’re a new or returning Coog, most parents would love an insight into their kid’s everyday life in college. Here are just a few ideas of where to take your parents or guardians if they visit for Family Weekend! Football Game While football isn’t...
Photo by: Oscar Herrera At the turn of each September and the promise of cooler weather, UH’s ever-beloved Family Weekend has returned once more. A three-day event built to connect both students and their families to the University has many activities to offer. Educational sessions, such as preparing for...
The University of Houston is buzzing with Muslim students. If you’re anything like Mohammed Tazimuddin, you want to join an organization that will help you learn about business through the lens of Islam. Tazimuddin as a senior studying accounting and entrepreneurship, saw the many organizations UH has to offer —...
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