Daily Bruin A&E stopped students on their way to class and asked them what songs they were listening to and why. Here’s what they said.
Elizabeth Guenther
Graduate student, biochemistry
Headed to: class
Listening to: “Take Care” by Drake, featuring Rihanna
Why do you like this song?: “It wakes me up in the morning and gets me excited for the day.”
Sally Pan
Third-year, sociology
Headed to: class
Listening to: “Honey Bee” by Blake Shelton
Why do you like this song?: “It gets me in a good mood because country music always tells a cute little story.”
Rocky Coria
Fifth-year, biology
Headed to: bookstore
Listening to: “Like a Prayer” by Madonna
Why do you like this song?: “I really like it because it’s about redemption, and I think everyone that is starting a new quarter thinks about redemption and starting fresh.”
Tim Yoo
Fourth-year, psychobiology
Headed to: class
Listening to: “City of Refuge” by Grant Lee Phillips
Why do you like this song?: “It’s a really chill song. I’m into songs that help me sleep.”