BRANDON TORRES
STAFF WRITER

With the stress of finals in our foreseeable futures, sometimes we forget about the fact several of our fellow Cougars will be leaving us. There are several songs that capture the essence of the friendships that students establish with one another here on campus. Sharing these songs with our graduating Cougars and celebrating the legacy they’ve left behind is a great way to show your appreciation for everything they’ve done, and what their friendship means to you. Sorry, no trite Vitamin C here.

“My Best Friend” by Weezer – In this track off of Weezer’s album “Make Believe,” Rivers Cuomo lets loose his adoration for his best friend in an up-tempo beat that has you catching yourself humming along. Sharing this song with a graduating senior is the perfect way to show your love for them and let them know they will be missed.

“Good Morning” by Kanye West – For our seniors looking to attack the world and start their new lives, “Good Morning” off of Kanye West’s album “Graduation” offers the motivation they need. By rapping about how life is more than just a college degree, West’s song offers inspiration for graduating Senior to take control of their future.

“Sing” by My Chemical Romance – My Chemical Romance’s anthemic song off their album “Dangerous Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys” encourages individuals to embrace their identities. Letting your voice be heard is the exact message every graduating senior should hear.

“Graduate” by Third Eye Blind – More than just about graduating college, Third Eye Blind’s coming-of-age song tells the story of an individual graduating emotionally.

“Moment for Life” by Nicki Minaj – Four hard years, and our graduating class has finally set out what they’ve set to do. Nicki Minaj’s melodic song details all of opportunities that lie ahead of an individual, which is the perfect motivation for our seniors to go out and impact the world.