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Top 10 Best Songs Of 2016

Songs you should listen to before the end of 2016 (and into 2017 as well).

Zeineh Shehadeh

Jan 02, 2017

Caldwell University

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2016 was pretty hopping when it comes to new music coming out. Bands that have been anticipated, and bands that made a surprise comeback as well as collaborations that blew us away were not uncommon this year. It was pretty hard to narrow a list down, but here are 8 of my favorites from this year!

1. Closer-Chainsmokers ft. Halsey

Of course. The day this song came out, I found it on the Spotify new releases track list. Because Halsey is one of my favorite musicians to date, I listened to it eager to hear her influence despite not being as familiar with the Chainsmokers. Definitely did not disappoint.

2. Starboy-The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk

Even though his new album is pretty recent, the year isn't over just yet! This is one of the most amazing songs that I've ever heard. I mean just look at the title of the song.

3. Side to Side-Ariana Grande

This song is so upbeat and catchy. I mean, her voice is just captivating. It gives me chills.

4. Treat You Better-Shawn Mendes

This song is amazing and powerful. It's supposed to send a message that domestic violence is nothing to mess with. It's a big deal and Shawn Mendes does an awesome job sending the message across.

5. The Greatest-Sia

This song was inspired by the recent shootings in Orlando. Its concept was inspirational and the message was clear: that we can make a difference and be 'The Greatest,' but we have to act now. The chorus is powerful as it too sends an important message.

6. 24K Magic-Bruno Mars

This song is definitely magic and Bruno Mars delivered with this awesome hit! So glad to hear his voice again.

7. Too Good-Drake ft. Rihanna

This song was from the "Views" album that was a major success. This is probably my favorite song from the album.

8. Work-Rihanna ft. Drake

Work work work work work work! Yes, the catchy song is on this list and it's catchy for a reason. Can't help but I (low key) love this song.

9. Needed Me-Rihanna

This may be a trap-style song but it speaks to me on so many levels. I also love how is sends the message on reversing stereotypical gender roles. This girl can sing!

10. We Don't Talk Anymore-Charlie Puth ft Selena Gomez

These two were meant to sing together! Even though it's a break-up kinda song, their voices are captivating that you would wanna listen to this over and over again. You'll feel better, believe me.

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Winter break is over, we're all back at our respective colleges, and the first week of classes is underway. This is a little bit how that week tends to go.

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Whether you specialized in ringing people up or preparing the food, if you worked at Panera Bread it holds a special place in your heart. Here are some signs that you worked at Panera in high school.

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Top 10 Best Songs Of 2016

Songs you should listen to before the end of 2016 (and into 2017 as well).

1. Closer-Chainsmokers ft. Halsey

2. Starboy-The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk

3. Side to Side-Ariana Grande

4. Treat You Better-Shawn Mendes

5. The Greatest-Sia

6. 24K Magic-Bruno Mars

7. Too Good-Drake ft. Rihanna

8. Work-Rihanna ft. Drake

9. Needed Me-Rihanna

10. We Don't Talk Anymore-Charlie Puth ft Selena Gomez

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Feeling Lost During Syllabus Week? You're Not Alone!

The professor starts to go over something more than the syllabus

You get homework assigned on the first day of class

There are multiple group projects on the syllabus

You learn attendance is mandatory and will be taken every class

Professor starts chatting about their personal life and what inspired them to teach this class

Participation is mandatory and you have to play "icebreaker games"

Everybody is going out because its 'syllabus week' but you're laying in bed watching Grey's Anatomy

Looking outside anytime past 8 PM every night of this week

Nobody actually has any idea what's happening this entire week

Syllabus week is over and you realize you actually have to try now...or not

Chips, apple or bread?

1. You own so many pairs of khaki pants you don’t even know what to do with them

2. Chips, apple or bread is probably your most repeated phrase

3. Taking bakery items with you out to parties was a must

4. Taking bakery items home to your parents was also a must (if you wanted to live)

5. Your friends expected you to give them free stuff

6. Being put on dishes made you question humanity

7. You saw everyone and their mother (especially their mothers)

8. Working the opening shift was actually the worst thing to ever happen to you

9. Being able to predict what people would order

10. Making coffee was your least favorite thing to do

11.Being put on the dining room was the absolute WORST

12. Secretly putting in your Panera card number when other people didn’t have them or want them.

13. You would still come in on days you weren’t working to take advantage of your discount

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Making the world safer through language.

1. Use singular they for people whose pronouns you don't know, people who use those pronouns, and stop using him/her.

2. Stop using the words "opposite sex" or "both sexes" or "opposite gender" or "both genders".

3. Ask people's pronouns when you meet them.

4. Use the word cisgender.

5. Stop saying "born a boy/girl" about a transgender or non-binary person.

6. Stop using the term 'preferred pronouns'.

7. Stop using a transgender or non-binary person's dead name.

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