Staff pick: Best Songs

Marjorie Clark, “Girl on Fire,” Alicia Keys
I listen to this one to remind me that I can totally handle 18 credit hours and a demanding job of journalism that includes writing multiple stories while editing and working 25+ hours a week. It reminds me that I totally got this.
Javan Rivera, “Kill Your Heroes,” AWOLNATION
With Spring Semester being my last before graduation, the song is an inspiration to push myself to be the best I can as I move forward with my life.
Tyler Pratt, “What’s This Life For?” Creed
Because really, what’s this life for?
Lynette Randall, “Same Changes,” The Weepies or “Bellas Finals” from “Pitch Perfect”
The first is my go-to study song, and the second because my roommates and I watched the movie waaay more than we should have this semester.
Topher Webb, “Stop This Train,” John Mayer
Because even though I have been on the verge of a nervous breakdown and counting the days until the semester is over, I have had so much fun at the Chrony that I kind of do not want it to end.
Frances Moody, “Build Me Up Buttercup,” The Foundations
Not only does the tune urge me to attempt a white girl version of “the twist,” but it also acts as a great metaphor for life’s hopes. Every time the weather warmed up, it rained the next day. When I thought I finished all the work on my plate, I was disappointed to discover that was not the case. “Why do you build me up Buttercup, baby/ Just to let me down?”