Welcome to the new year everyone!

I apologize for being quiet this month! It’s been hectic getting back into the swing of things with classes, but now that I have a steady schedule and a consistent routine, I’m ready to take on the semester! For my first blog post of the semester, I decided to do something fun and asked some of my current Hawkeye friends what their favorite song is right now to let you guys know what’s getting Hawkeyes up in the morning.

Whether you’re walking the length of T. Anne Cleary Walkway, roaming the halls of the English Philosophy building, or studying in one of the many coffee shops in downtown Iowa City, a love for music is something that all Hawkeyes can relate to. So, pull up Spotify or Apple Music (Spotify is superior. There, I said it) and get ready for some great recommendations!

For Those of You Looking for Throwbacks:

• House of the Rising Sun by the Animals (recommended by Mackenzie, a biology major)
• Waterloo by ABBA (recommended by Brett, a geology major)
• Rich Girl by Hall and Oates (recommended by Ethan, a biochemistry major)
• That’s Life by Frank Sinatra (recommended by Katie, an English and creative writing major)

For those of You Looking for Pop Songs to Dance to:

• Another Sad Love Song by Khalid (recommended by me!)
• Treasure by Bruno Mars (recommended by Scout, an English and creative writing major)
• She’s American by the 1975 (recommended by Ashlynn, an engineering major)
• Tommy Boy by Kid Smoko (recommended by Max, a communications major)

For those of You Who Need Something a Little Bit *Dark*:

• Dark Red by Steve Lacy (recommended by Sydney, an English, ethics, and public policy major)
• Kill Bill by SZA (recommended by Eva, an English and creative writing major)
• Better People to Leave on Read by Emei (recommended by Elisa, an English and history major)

For Those of You Who are in Your Feels Right Now:

• The Last Time by Taylor Swift (recommended by Jenna, an English and creative writing major)
• Bluebird by Beach House (recommended by Hayden, an art major)
• A House in Nebraska by Ethel Cain (recommended by Jenna, a linguistics major)

For Those of You Looking for Some New Hip Hop Hits:

• Walkin by Denzel Curry (recommended by Riley, a philosophy major)

Those are all the recommendations I have for you guys! There’s definitely something for everyone on this list and what better way to listen to some new music than when you’re stuck inside because of the cold weather!

Happy listening and I’ll see you guys soon!