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13 Beats: Songs We Are Thankful For

13 Beats: Songs We Are Thankful For

Heather Holm, Special Projects Manager November 22, 2024

Thanksgiving provides those who celebrate with a time to express gratitude towards the people and things in our lives that we may sometimes take for granted. As busy students, listening to music is often...

13 Beats: By the Alphabet (A-M)

13 Beats: By the Alphabet (A-M)

Felicia Paul, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Welcome to the 13 Beats’ first two-part series! I’m going to go through iconic songs that start with each letter of the alphabet (which just so happens to be 26 letters). This week’s 13 Beats will...

13 Beats: 2014 Nostalgia

13 Beats: 2014 Nostalgia

Felicia Paul, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

We’ve all had that moment. You’re in a grocery store trying to find the last item on your list, and suddenly a song comes on and transports you back to a specific time in your life. It’s hard to...

13 Beats: Short, Short Songs

13 Beats: Short, Short Songs

Felicia Paul, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

Too often I find a song I really love, only to realize it’s just meant to be a short interlude on an album. I replay it over and over again, marveling at how an artist can put some of their best work...

13 Beats: By the Numbers

13 Beats: By the Numbers

Felicia Paul, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

Many artists like to come up with creative titles for their songs that sometimes feature the lyrics. Other times, mere letters and words can’t do a song justice. This week’s 13 Beats features songs...

13 Beats: Songs for Your Morning Commute

13 Beats: Songs for Your Morning Commute

Felicia Paul, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Living in Hamilton, N.Y., we’re lucky to have almost everything within walking distance. For an alternative method of transportation, the Colgate University shuttle is a good option if it’s raining...

13 Beats: Fall Pondering

13 Beats: Fall Pondering

Emma McCartan, Head News Editor October 4, 2024

As the weather gets colder — or maybe this is my way of manifesting that — and a new school year kicks into gear, I find myself reflecting on how I have grown since my last year here. And then, I open...

13 Beats: Acoustic Favorites

13 Beats: Acoustic Favorites

Felicia Paul, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

If you’ve ever taken the time to listen to the acoustic versions of your favorite songs, you know how magical they can be. The songs often sound more raw and can lead you to experience their lyrics in...

13 Beats: Fall Favorites

13 Beats: Fall Favorites

Felicia Paul, Staff Writer September 20, 2024

Whether you’re excited or not, we’re approaching the first day of fall this Sunday, September 22. In preparation, the leaves on the trees of Hamilton have begun to transition to gorgeous reds and oranges...

13 Beats: Summer Rewind

13 Beats: Summer Rewind

Felicia Paul, Staff Writer September 13, 2024

Welcome back, Colgate University! If you’re anything like me, you listened to a lot of music this summer and are starting to feel nostalgic for warmer days. To reminisce, this week’s collection features...

13 Beats: From the Office

13 Beats: From the Office

Mehek Singh and Abby Harn May 3, 2024

As the school year winds down, the editorial staff of The Colgate Maroon-News work tirelessly to bring their readers the latest stories and happenings on campus. Every Tuesday, members of staff spend several...

13 Beats: Tortured Poets Department Highlights

13 Beats: Tortured Poets Department Highlights

Felicia Paul, Staff Writer April 26, 2024

Taylor Swift’s newest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” broke streaming records across multiple platforms. After releasing the record at midnight on April 19, Swift shocked the fans when she...

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