Student Life Winners

STUDENT LIFE

It’s no secret that UH is full of amazing students, professors and places, but here is a list of your favorites for student life.

Best Student Leader

Drum Major

With their incredibly important role in the Spirit of Houston, a drum major is Coogs’ top pick for the best student leader you can be. Check out page 12 for an interview with a SOH drum major to learn about what the position is really like.

Best Resident Advisor

Jordyn Looney, Cougar Village II

The job of an RA serves a vital role in student housing, and Jordyn Looney is Coogs’ top choice of the position. Congratulations Jordyn and CV2!

Photo of Quentin Grimes by Andy Yanez/The Cougar

Best On-Campus Residence Hall

Moody Towers The Quad

With a tie for the best on-campus residence hell , it’s clear that UH has some great places to live on campus, your favorites being Moody Towers and The Quad.

Best Place To Study

MD Anderson Library

Even though the pandemic has had an effect on its hours, MD Anderson Library is still the perfect place to get some studying in. Whether you rent a group room with some classmates, grab a table with a friend, or find a private study room — you’re sure to be test ready by the time you leave.

2nd place: Cougar Grounds 2nd place: The Nook

Best Student Athlete

Quentin Grimes

Junior guard for the Men’s Basketball program Quentin Grimes is a pride and joy of the University. Just during the 2020-21 season, he’s received multiple All-America honors and helped lead his team to the NCAA Final Four for the first time in decades. Recently, he even announced that he will declare for the NBA draft and sign with an agent.

Best Student Organization

Spirit of Houston Marching Band Being the heart of UH games and being talented musicians is no easy task. The band is always on their feet, especially on game days, and they put in a hefty amount of time and work into their craft.

Best Professor

• Dr. Jerry Evans, Info & Logistics Technology • Jerome Trupiano, Communication • Dr. Jason Marsack, College of Optometry

With no shortage of outstanding professors, the write-in nominations for these professors put them in a threeway tie.

STUDENT LIFE

Best On-Campus Hangout

Cullen Fountain and Reflection Pool

Whether you have some serious reflecting to do or you just want to have a nice afternoon with your friends, Coogs know that the Cullen Fountain and Reflection Pool is the place to be if you’re looking for a wonderful afternoon.

2nd place: Pink’s Pizza

Best Off-Campus Apartment

Tower 5040 Live Proper

If you’re looking for an apartment that’s off-campus but is still close enough to get you to your classes, Coogs say that Tower 5040 and Live Proper are your best bets.

GREEK LIFE CORNER

Congratulations to the top picks for Greek life on campus!

Best Sorority

Chi Omega Tau Beta Sigma Best Fraternity

Alpha Phi Omega

Photo by Isabel Pen/The Cougar