Over the last few months, as I have replayed these new songs over and over, I have started to listen more closely for what it is that makes this music sound so impressive to me.
Overhearing and participating in these kinds of conversations has made me realize just how many great spring break travel spots are conveniently located near Tuscaloosa.
I think we’ve all woken up on a cold, rainy morning and contemplated how many remaining absences we have in a class before our grade is affected. I know just how easy it is to make excuses and skip class.
Although I tried many sports as a kid – including, but not limited to, ballet, gymnastics, swimming, soccer, tennis and volleyball – I have never been very athletic or coordinated. As a result of this, I have never really enjoyed working out either.
In high school, I always did well in my classes, but I really struggled to get my standardized test performance to “match” my GPA. My college counselor commented on this discrepancy, noting that my lower test scores could potentially hold me back from achieving my academic goals after high school.
According to a 2018 article by NBC, poll results showed that three out of every four millennials (defined as adults ages 18-34) have some form of debt.
Prior to receiving a scholarship and attending a prestigious private high school, I attended a poorly-funded public high school populated by students of a vastly different socioeconomic statuses.
As of last August, nine of the ten songs on the top charts are either hip-hop or R&B. “Girls Like You” by Maroon 5 is sitting at number two, and I have to wonder if the song would be doing as well if it did not feature Cardi B.
If you’re like any other college student, the thought of graduation closing in on you is frightening, and the idea of adulthood is becoming a painful reality. In the good ol’ days, a college degree could take you far.
Contrary to what you may expect, studies have shown many employees of lower-paying jobs who work in areas like custodial work or the fast food industry experience even higher stress levels than high-up CEOs at large companies.
