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Using social media to study
Surveys show social media sites have a growing role in college students’ studying habits. | Joshua Mann With finals looming overhead, some sometimes find it necessary to close themselves off from the...
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Best (and cheapest) summer vacations
Proper planning can provide a vacation at a locale slightly more exotic than the fountains near the Ezekiel Cullen building. | Bethel Glumac One of the best aspects of summer time is the freedom to...
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Houston summer survival guide
The focus will soon turn from finals to beating the Houston heat. | Nichole Taylor Rising temperatures, increased drops of sweat and longer lines in local ice cream shops — yes, summer is upon us. It’s...
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Study tips to avoid a finals horror story
Illustration by Alex Tomic Yet another school year has ended, and summer is within your grasp. You can imagine spending your days with sunburns forming on your back as you day dream about Ryan Gosling,...
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Summer jobs offer opportunities to sharpen skills
Summer work can help earn income and pay for educational expenses, but it also shows future employers a candidate’s work ethic and commitment to developing skills. | Yulia Kutsenova While summer can be...
View ArticleUpcoming break marks chance to give back
Summer can be a rewarding season for students just as much as it can be fun. Students anticipate going to the beach, relaxing, traveling or tackling a job or internship. Others have absolutely no idea...
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Test-takers turn into test-makers
UH professor Douglas Erwing allows his students to guide his test-making efforts. The history and law professor also invites his classes to his home for a dinner. | Kathleen Murrill UH professor...
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Finals Mania promises food and furry friends
Finals Mania offers a solution for more than just hunger. In addition to serving pancakes and orange juice, Finals Mania organizers will let stressed-out students play with puppies. | Bethel Glumac...
View ArticleNew on-campus bar to open in August
With finals in our midst, it’s hard to believe that there’s more to look forward to than summer. Though it’s promised to bring an “affordable” sports bar and grill to a campus that’s been craving a...
View ArticleThe five best places to study in Houston
Finals, finally. Then the summer comes and studying can be briefly left behind. But before summer cruises in, studying must be conquered. Thus, a trip to The Nook Cafe can be a haven for a cram — er —...
View ArticleStress Free Finals Week helps Cougars take the edge off
Finals week is near, and for many students, that means exams, essays, presentations and final projects. The University is offering an array of activities during Stress Free Finals Week to help those...
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