Never Retallack  | Entertainment Editor

Week eight: so close, yet so far to Spring Break. Students may be in need of a pick-me-up; read to find out what fellow Western students consider a good pump-up song.0

Julia Webster, Senior Early Childhood Education major: “Home” by Excision (Spag Heddy Remix)           

“It’s a really sad song— but a really lovey sad song, and the music in the background (has) a lot of bass and feel-good music in the background with the love song and I just really like that.”

Drew Finley, First-year Theater Arts major: “Everybody Talks” by Neon Trees

“Always gets me going and I sing at the top of my lungs in the car whenever I listen to it.”

Gisell Alfaro-Ortiz, Senior Psychology major: “Cómo se Siente” by Jhay Cortez

“I listen to that one when I’m ready to do homework and groove around, so when I play it I just kind of move around, pump, it motivates me to do homework. It’s also a good song to sing in the car.”

Brian Navarro, Sophomore English Writing and Composition major: “Stronger” by Kanye West

“It gets me pumped you know, just like for a good workout it’s the best.”

Keelie Carlson, Senior ASL/English Interpreting major: “1, 2, Step” by Ciara ft. Missy Elliot

“I have a lot of memories associated with (this song) and also, Missy Elliot is fire.”

Monica Cerda Ortiz, Senior Spanish major: “Mi Gente” by J Balvin 

“I enjoy this song because it has a great beat and a great message too, it immerses you in the Latinx community and they’re great artists.” 

Carlos Martinez, Sophomore of Education: “Sodio” by Danna Paola

“I always listen to it on my way to school and it gives me energy and puts me in a positive mindset.” 

Contact the author at nretallack15@mail.wou.edu

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