November 27, 2018

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Mavericks stomp over CSU-Pueblo 24-10 Mavs advance to third round of playoffs to face Tarleton State

KEVIN KORBEL SPORTS EDITOR The Mavericks defeated the CSU-Pueblo ThunderWolves last Saturday afternoon at home at the Blake, 24-10, in the second round of the NCAA D-II Football Tournament.

A game that CSU-Pueblo was favored in going into the game, MSU was able to defeat the team with ease on Saturday.

At the start of the game, both teams were going back and forth between offense and defense.

The first quarter was a total defensive effort for both teams, trading off a total of five three & outs in the

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quarter.

Towards the end of the first quarter, the ThunderWolves attempted to go for it on fourth down. What seemed at the time to be an easy

converted fourth down rush from CSU-Pueblo tight end, Preston Guerra, turned into a fumble forced and recovered

by MSU senior defensive back Michael Palme.

The Mavericks had the momentum rolling into the second quarter after the fumble, but failed to capitalize on it, and were forced to punt the ball right away.

After CSU-Pueblo was forced to punt again, MSU went back to work on offense.

In what seemed to be a game in which nobody could crack scoreboard, the Mavs were finally able to put points up on the board early on in the quarter after MSU junior quarterback Ryan Schlichte connected on a 52-yard touchdown pass to junior wideout Shane Zylstra to put the Mavs up, 7-0.

Following another CSUPueblo punt, MSU took the ball back on offense, and marched down to the ThunderWolves’ side of the field. Unfortunately for the Mavs, the drive ended in points, but not the way they wanted the drive to end.

MSU senior kicker Casey Bednarski lasered a 22-yard through the uprights to put the Mavs up on the

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Student Events Team gears up for Ugly Sweater 5K KAITLYN JORGENSEN STAFF WRITER Students, are you looking for a free way to get in shape and burn off those leftover Thanksgiving calories? Do you also happen to be a fashionista with a flair for ugly sweaters?

If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you need to come out to the Ugly Sweater 5K and Holiday Light Show.

On Wednesday, Nov. 28, runners will gather on the Performing Arts Lawn in their ugliest Christmas sweaters.

Prior to the run, the Student Events Team will be serving free food, as well as hosting a raffle and lawn games.

The 5K route will then take you around the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus.

Runners are

welcome to wear their own Ugly Sweaters or purchase a MNSU branded long sleeve t-shirt. Minnesota State, University Mankato students can register for free online at www.mnsuevents.com to run the 5K. The cost for the public to register is $10 or $15 on race day. Also available for purchase is a MNSU “ugly” long sleeve T-shirt for $15.

There are multiple packages to choose from online, including upgrades to have access to heated tents, long sleeve t-shirts, food, games and MNSU customized Hats and scarves. The HOF level includes all these for only $40 per student or $50 for the public.

When runners return they can enjoy a brief 20-minute light display with timed holiday light displays set to music.

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“The holiday light show will be a first of its kind for MNSU. We are trying to bring a little of the holiday spirit to those on campus and during the run. Maybe this will encourage them to view the

IN THIS ISSUE: Letter to the editor: Sports bubble vote... Page 3 New sports facility not worth it ................. Page 4 Winning streak snapped at 7 games ......... Page 5 The five best Christmas songs ................... Page 7

Kiwanis Lights downtown,” said William Tourville, Assistant Director of Student Activities. “We purchased this equipment with the intention use it over times of the year to bring more Maverick spirit

throughout the year,” he said.

Over 1000 lights will be used to create special effects

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H: 30 L: 25 Up to 1” of PM snow

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H: 37 L: 25 Cloudy

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H: 39 L: 26 Sunny/partly cloudy

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MNSU International student enrollement climbing

JOSHUA SCHUETZ STAFF WRITER The recent seizure of Ukrainian ships by Russia is a dangerous development that underscores the need for competent American leadership in Eastern Europe.

Not that we’ll get that, of course. But the seizure is worrying. It’s more evidence of an imperialistic power bent on subjugating its neighbors.

It’s worth asking: why is Russia doing this? And the answer is relatively simple.

Russia, at an ideological level, holds that Eastern Europe is a region over which it has natural hegemony.

The same way of thinking has led China to engage in adventurism throughout the South China Sea. One might argue that it underpins the de facto power held by the U.S. over Western Europe.

Ukraine has been either affiliated with or part of the Russian sphere of influence for a long time, far beyond the Soviet era, which is the period that most Western pundits are familiar with.

Ukraine was part of the Russian Empire long before the Soviet Union was even a thought. But it is also a country with its own vibrant history.

The west ought to support an independent Ukraine. Not simply as a way to counter the influence of a rival, but as part of the belief that all nations deserve their independence.

However, this should not imply a desire to wage war.

Militarism against Russia would end in disaster for both parties, and so would trying a proxy war in Ukraine.

On an international front, support of a free Ukraine is important. It must be done with consideration and care, coordinated by the U.S. and Europe. It should not be another opportunity for adventurism.

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with a specialized controlling software between four songs. This light show will also be showcased again later in the week.

The Student Events Team has hosted other themed 5Ks in the past such as the Inflatable 5K, Color Run 5K, Nearly Naked Mile, and more fun themes!

Mankato, Minn.

– Minnesota State University, Mankato has moved up four spots from a ranking of 16th to 12th nationally among master’s institutions in international student population, according to an annual “Open Doors Report” released Tuesday, Nov. 13 by the Institute of International Education.

In the last seven years, Minnesota State Mankato’s rising international student enrollment has more than doubled in size.

“Moving up to the No. 12 national ranking in the Open Doors Report demonstrates Minnesota State Mankato’s continued commitment to serving our global community, and we are proud to have students from nearly 100 countries,” said University President Richard Davenport.

“Not only are we increasing our incoming numbers of

international students, but we are also retaining them at a higher rate. Our fall 2018 data indicated that we have increased the international student retention rate by 11% from the previous fall.

“The increased retention rate is attributable to the significant support systems we have in place on our campus.

Through the outstanding work of the Kearney Center for International Student Services here at Minnesota State Mankato, we are able to help students acclimate culturally and to succeed academically.”

The international student population rankings are available online here by clicking on the “Leading Institutions by Institutional Type” tab and then selecting “Master’s Colleges & Universities in the drop-down menu.

The increase in international

students has made a positive impact on the local economy.

According to the Open Doors and The Association for International Educators analysis, Minnesota State Mankato international students and their families contributed $41.4 million that support 233 jobs in the local economy during the 2017-18 year, up $8.1 million from the same report issued one year ago. The report is available here: https://istart.iu.edu/ nafsa/reports/state. cfm?state=MN&year=2017 In the spring of 2018, Minnesota State Mankato had international students from 92 different nations, with the most students coming from Nepal, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Kuwait.

Lists of countries represented by international students at Minnesota State Mankato from 2008 through the

spring of 2018 are available here: http://www.mnsu.edu/ international/statistics.html The report reflects a continuous seven-year climb up the national rankings for Minnesota State Mankato, which was ranked 38th in the 2012 Open Doors Report, 34th in 2013, 31st in 2014, 29th in 2015, tied for 23rd in 2016 and 16th in 2017.

This year’s report listed Minnesota State Mankato as having 1,614 international students, up from 1,374 in the 2017 report, 1,281 in the 2016 report, 1,228 in the 2015 report, 1,044 in the 2014 report, 885 in the 2013 report and 770 in the 2012 report. (Note: Figures used in each report are from the preceding fall. For example, the November 2018 report reflects fall 2017 enrollment data.)

MNSU to host “Women in STEM Networking Dinner” Mankato, Minn. – A “Women in STEM Networking Dinner” on the topic of social media professionalism will be held Friday, Nov. 30 from 5-8:30 p.m. at Minnesota State University, Mankato in Centennial Student Union’s Room 253.

The purpose of this free public event is to provide an opportunity for postsecondary students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) degree programs and professionals in STEM careers

to meet and form informal mentorships, collectively building a network of support and positive role models.

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Dress is business and business casual, and parking is free in the University’s Visitor Pay Lot on the south side of Centennial Student Union. A complete event schedule and online registration is available at: http://engineering.mnsu. edu/women-in-stem/ The hosts of the event

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enterpreneurs and support local charities.

The event featured products such as hand-crafted jewelry, pottery and more.

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Letter to the Student profile: Tony Comer editor: Sports bubble referendum vote in 7 days

Hey Mavs,

On Wednesday Oct. 31, our student government passed a motion to allow students to participate in a referendum vote, basically we decided everyone as students has a right to vote if they want a new fee, up to 83 cents per credit capped at no more than $10 a semester for 10 years.

This fee would be to help fund the building of a new sports bubble open to be used by all students and the community. There’s going to be an open forum on Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. in CSU 253/4/5.

This forum is a chance for us as students to get more information, ask questions, or voice any concerns we may have about the fee and the bubble.

We as Student Government are holding this forum because we want to make sure we are all voting for what we feel is right, but also so we have the info to make an educated vote. The referendum vote will be held on Dec. 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at MNSU.edu/voting.

To be honest, from student to student, this is a fee that you would be paying for, so if you don’t want to pay or if you’re wanting the bubble and are willing to support it with the fee please vote.

All of our voices matter so don’t forget to vote Dec. 4!

Good luck on finals y’all, Katelynn Ogunfolami, Vice President of Student Government.

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Name: Tony Comer What is your Major: Communication Studies.

Where are you from: A few places. I was born in Bloomington, Minnesota and spent a few years in high school down in Jackson, Fairmont and Mankato.

Why did you choose MNSU: I decided I wanted to do my graduate degree at Minnesota State University, Mankato because I wanted to experience something

different. I completed my undergraduate degree at a small college called the Antioch School of Church Planting and Leadership Development.

Rather than pursuing further education through seminary I decided to pursue grad school at a “secular” university. I wanted to get a degree in Communication Studies because the skill set fit well with ministry but also provided a more well-

rounded background for ministry.

What are your plans for the future: I would like to pursue a pastoral position in the Twin Cities after graduating in spring 2019 and pursue a doctorate at Bethel University in St. Paul.

What are your favorite memories of MNSU: I have made great connections and learned tremendously about communication skills which are an important aid to a life in ministry.

What is the biggest lesson you have learned in the classroom: The biggest lesson I’ve learned in the class is that I’ll never stop learning.

Knowing that building my knowledge base is something that I actively do in so many aspects of my life is one of the greatest things I can know in my education.

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New sports facility not worth it Why the Sports Bubble is a ‘no’ for this student

MARIA LY STAFF WRITER December is coming soon, and in the beginning of the month comes the big Sports Bubble student vote. Personally, I believe the Sports Bubble should not go into effect and will be voting no on Dec. 4 this upcoming week.

I am, if you have seen me, not an athletic person who rarely uses current amenities such as the gym or Myers Field House. I don’t even know what the gym looks like.

I’ve rarely went to a sports game. I don’t rent equipment or reserve space to play sports. The only sports I play are digital.

There are many students who share this commonality and the Sports Bubble will ultimately not benefit them as they may never even step foot into the bubble during their time here.

There are already many things that we as student must pay fees for that we don’t even use, many involving athletics such as free sports games. Instead of the Sports Bubble, give me free sanitary products. Invest in the arts

and theater department and instead of free sports games, give us free passes to university concerts and plays.

On a second thought, what do we even pay for?

What can us students get/do for free?

If you ask the students what the Sports Bubble is, most of them probably don’t even know what you’re talking about. In fact when I roamed around the library asking students questions about the Sports Bubble most of them didn’t even know what it was.

Is the Sports Bubble for us, or to make MNSU sound cool and lure future students to attend the school?

The Sports Bubble will also cost us money- money most of us don’t have. According to the information on the campus recreation site, if the Sports Bubble goes into effect students will have an additional fee of 83 cents per credit and capped at no more than $10 a semester for a whole decade. If you do the math, 12 credits equals about $10. 12 credits is a full time student, meaning most people will have to pay the required $10.

There are many things you can do with $10. I can buy 9.62 McChickens with that money. I could use that money to get 10 hours of parking in a parking meter.

I could get 10 slushies at SuperAmerica. I could buy

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five bottles of Mountain Dews in the vending machine which can help me stay awake during my 8 a.m. classes. I would rather have all of that instead of a Sports Bubble.

With food insecurity prevalent on campus, $10 a semester is basically a meal a semester. A meal can impact a student’s day and taking that $10 from them to pay for a Sports Bubble is robbing them from a meal.

I feel like instead of the Sports Bubble, we can work on problems such as food

insecurity instead of giving a place for sports teams to practice during the winter, something that isn’t a huge problem on campus.

The sports teams already have Myers Field House and the Taylor Center! Students are paying to use Myers Field House, yet most of the time it is reserved by the sports team such as football or track and field.

There are already so many things students have to pay for but don’t use, let’s not add another fee.

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“What are your thoughts on the new Sports Bubble?”

JACK SELLNER, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING “It’s a good idea, but I probably wouldn’t use it.”

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“It’s a great idea.”

“No, because of the money, but I feel like it should only be forced upon the athletes.”

“It will help athletic students become better athletes.”

AAYUSH SHAHI, COMPUTER ENGINEERING “It’s up to others, but I’m not very interested.”

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GAGE CURETON, MASS MEDIA “I aren’t sports.”

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Winning streak snapped at 7 games

The team lost to the Bemidji State on the road to hault their impressive winning streak

BRADY OLSON STAFF WRITER It was a tale of two teams on the ice over the weekend as the Minnesota State men’s hockey team split a series with Bemidji State University, winning 3-2 on Friday and losing 4-2 on Saturday.

The Friday game saw a slow start that ended in a scoreless tie after one period. Both teams weren’t able to threaten much, with MSU getting off 11 shots to BSU’s seven shots on goal.

After another 11 minutes of scoreless play in the 2nd, senior forward Parker Tuomie cracked the scoreboard, scoring to give the Mavericks a 1-0 edge.

A few minutes later, junior forward Josh French would add to the lead when scoring off of a rebound.

Bemidji State cut right back into it when Ethan Somoza scored with four min-

utes left in the period.

Then, early in the 3rd period, the Mavericks went on the power play, looking to put themselves up two.

The opposite occurred as BSU’s Brad Johnson scored a shorthanded goal, tying the game up at 2-2.

As the clock wound to under five minutes to play, junior defenseman Ian Scheid took a shot that bounced off of goalie Henry Johnson and to junior winger Marc Michaelis, who easily scored the eventual game-winner.

The Saturday game started off about as ugly as it could have. BSU’s Adam Brady scored just 53 seconds into the contest, and Nick Cardelli followed him up at the 5:50 mark in the first period to give Bemidji an early 2-0 lead.

After the 2nd goal, senior goalie Mathias Israelsson was pulled for freshman Dryden McKay, who had started the first four games before being relieved for Israelsson.

It was an offensive struggle for the Mavericks on Saturday, as they only mustered five shots on goal in the first period. They wouldn’t get

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Sophomore forward Jake Jaremko (pictured) and the Mavericks hope to get back to their winning ways quickly after losing to the Beavers. their inaugural score until the 14:50 mark in the 2nd period, where junior Edwin Hookenson found the net on a power play.

Early in the 3rd, both teams would trade power play goals, with Jay Dickman scoring for BSU and junior winger Charlie Gerard scoring for the Mavs.

The Mavericks would at-

tempt to score with an empty net for about two minutes before BSU’s Aaron Miller scored with 1:07 left, ending Minnesota State’s comeback bid.

The series was an especially clean one compared to other Maverick games this year. Over the two games, MSU only received seven penalties while Bemidji State

received six. In goal, Mathias Israelsson allowed four goals on 29 shots while Dryden McKay allowed one goal on 31 shots.

The Mavericks will be on the road this week as they face Lake Superior State University. Those games will be on Friday and Saturday at 7:07 p.m.

Basketball splits series on the road in Florida

The Mavericks took their talents to South Beach to face-off with Tampa and Eckerd College

AARON YOUNG STAFF WRITER Last weekend, the Minnesota State men’s basketball team headed into the Eckerd College Thanksgiving Classic. They faced the Tampa Spartans in their first game and the Eckerd Tritons in the second. The team came out of the Classic 1-1, beating the Spartans and losing to the Tritons in St. Petersburg, Florida.

In the first game, both teams failed to gain the upper hand in the first half as the margin was always less than seven.

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Junior guard Juwan McCloud (pictured) and the Mavericks were battle tested as they traveled to Florida this past weekend.

Tampa held the lead for a stretch until the Quincy Anderson of the Mavericks drained a three to take back the lead.

There was one more lead

change by the Spartans until the Mavs went on a 7-0 run to close out the half.

The second half was a completely different story.

After being up 10 points

over Tampa minutes into the half, junior guard Kevin Krieger and the Mavericks stormed to 73-50 lead.

Despite Tampa’s efforts to gain back momentum, Min-

nesota State secured the victory in the end. With a final score of 73-65, the Mavericks became 3-1 on the season.

Krieger led the team with 16 points, shooting 50 percent from the field and only missing one free throw.

Another junior, Carter Asche, put up 13 points and 8 boards in his first career start.

Senior Juwan McCloud contributed 8 points and 3 assists of his own in the victory.

They weren’t done yet though. Up next were the Eckerd College Tritons on Saturday.

Momentum was on Eckerd’s side the entire first half, as the Tritons led the Mavericks more than 12 points

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ThunderWolves, 10-0, in the second quarter.

On the Mavericks’ last drive of the quarter, they looked to put the finishing touches on the ThunderWolves early, and they did just that after MSU sophomore quarterback JD Ekowa connected on a pass to junior wideout Justin Arnold to put the Mavs up late in the half, 17-0, which ended up being the score heading into halftime.

What seemed like a onesided affair throughout the game continued once again, as Mavericks junior tailback Nate Gunn rushed for a 3-yard touchdown run to put the Mavs up 24-0 on CSUPueblo, but the Mavericks seemed to have forgotten who they were playing.

After the scoring drive, the ThunderWolves were finally able to respond after CSUPueblo senior running back Bernard McDondle ran for a

27-yard rushing strike to cut the MSU lead to 24-7 in the third.

Immediately following the drive, the Mavs offense’s drive was stalled after ThunderWolves defensive back Darius Williams picked off Ekowa.

After the pick, the team finished with a field goal on the following drive by Mitchell Carter to cut the MSU lead to 24-10.

Throughout the rest of the game after that point, neither team was able to tack on to the scoreboard the rest of the way, as the Mavericks locked down the 24-10 win to help the team move on to the second round of the playoffs.

When asked about the team moving forward, Head Coach Todd Hoffner said, “Hats off to how our team played today. It’s great to finally be able to get a win like this, especially against a

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tough [CSU-Pueblo] team.”

Hoffner then ended, saying, “I think all-in-all, the opponents that are in our region are nothing short

of amazing. We’re looking forward to another tough matchup next weekend.”

Minnesota State will continue their season in the

third round of the NCAA Tournament this Saturday, as they host No. 6 Tarleton State at Blakeslee Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.

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throughout. With hustle and defense, the squad slightly turned the tables with a 10-4 run to end the first half.

The second half was no different, as the Mavericks played catchup and got as

close as 63-55, before Eckerd drove away with the victory.

Krieger once again shined with 21 points and 7 rebounds.

Senior guard Carlos Anderson also contributed, adding 12 points of his own, while Asche had 11 points.

As a team, the Mavericks shot a low 36.2 percent from the field, and even more hideous 7-of-26 from downtown.

The Mavericks couldn’t keep up with the mighty Tritons, as the team defeated the Mavericks, 78-67. The Mavericks fall to 3-2, as Eckerd rises to 5-1.

As odd as it sounds, the deciding factor of this game was at the free throw line.

Eckerd had 10 more free throw shots made with 28, and 9 more trips to the line with 31. The Tritons drew more fouls and as a result had more chances for free points.

Sometimes, that’s basketball.

Next up for the Mavericks is conference play against Concordia-St. Paul this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. With the tournaments and classics out of the way, the men’s team gets a first look at conference play and the chance to start it with a victory.

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Album Review: J.I.D.’s “DiCaprio2”

Christmas came early with J.I.D.’s new album

KOLBY SPOMER STAFF WRITER On Monday, Christmas came early for hip hop fans across the country as J.I.D. dropped his highly anticipated follow up to his debut album “The NEVER Story”, “DiCaprio2”. The album was hyped beyond belief online in places like the subreddit r/ hiphopheads, and for good reason.

Technically speaking, J.I.D. is one of the best rappers currently in the game. He can rap at nearly any speed and changes his flow nearly effortlessly. Drawing comparisons to Kendrick Lamar, J.I.D. combines important themes with smartly written songs that can make a house bounce one minute and cause people to contemplate racial problems across the country the next.

Getting as many looks as he has can sometimes cause an artist to falter and not live up to his lofty expectations. I can

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safely say, that at least for now J.I.D. lives up to expectations and more.

The album opens with three consecutive flex songs, in which J.I.D. raps about how very good he is at what he does, with small pieces about his life and family.

These songs feature wordplay and production that are out of this world. Opening the

album like this is a nice way to introduce new fans to his music while also giving older fans what they want, what they want being J.I.D. going ballistic over some amazing beat switches.

After this opening, J.I.D. focuses in a little more with the song “Off da Zoinkys”, a song which focuses on his relationship with drugs. This

song might be my favorite off the album as it combines his lyrical, rapping, and production talent in a very, very well constructed way. The next song, “Workout”, similarly deals with heavy topics, as it focuses on how J.I.D’s life may be better in a traditional sense, but how things still are not working out for him in a lot of ways.

The next group of songs focus more on his love life and how it goes up and down.

He enlists the help of popular artist 6LACK on “Tiiied” and they combine in a very smooth and pleasing way.

The album ends extremely strong, with tracks like “Just da Other Day” and “Despacito Too”. The former focuses on his come up and how his life wasn’t so great a while ago. He brings his storytelling to the forefront here and puts you in his own shoes.

The latter, while possessing a pretty funny title, provides an in depth look into the rapper’s hopes, dreams, and plans. It works extremely well as a closer for the record, and gives the whole album a nice conclusion.

All in all, the album is pretty great. J.I.D. did not disappoint me in the least and has cemented his place as a top ten rapper in today’s game. If I were to point out any negatives, I would maybe say there wasn’t a stupid club banger, akin to “Mo Bamba”.

But apart from that, the album is nearly perfect. Please give it a hear.

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The Five Best Christmas Songs

LUCAS TORBORG A&E EDITOR Thanksgiving is over, meaning that no one can ridicule you for listening to a Christmas music. Sure, by mid-December you’ll want to rip your ears out from hearing “Last Christmas” for the 20th time, but at this time of the year Christmas music will put a grin on even the biggest grinch.

In honor of the happiest

time of the year, lets rate the best Christmas songs of all time.

No. 5: “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Darlene Love Possibly the most underrated song on this list, “Christmas” released in 1963 gets a spot on this list for the extremely powerful vocals by Darlene Love carried by the simple, but resonating chorus. Lyrics such as, “They’re singing Decks, but its not like Christmas at all”, makes the song immensely relatable.

No. 4: “Merry Christmas (War is Over)” by John Lennon/Yoko Ono Written in 1972 in protest against the Vietnam War,

despite the political nature the song has actually aged very well. The strong lyrics, Lennon’s soft yet strong voice, mixed with the Harlem Community Choir makes for a beautiful, heartwarming Christmas song.

No. 3: “Santa Clause is Coming to Town” by Bruce Springsteen Springsteen’s cover of the 1934 original song uses blues including a hefty amount of brass to create the ultimate Christmas Rock song of all time. Springsteen’s raspy and bellowing vocals makes for an amazing and energetic Christmas song that will make anyone want ot celebrate the holiday season

No. 2: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Frank Sinatra Originally written in 1944, this is one of the most covered Christmas song for a reason; the simple lyrics and soft melody makes for a deeply sentimental song for any generation. However; it is Frank Sinatra’s bold and heavy voice that really resonates with each listener and makes for a truly uplifting and slightly emotional time everytime that it plays.

No. 1: “White Christmas”

by Bing Cosby First performed on The Bing Cosby Radio Show in 1944 this quintessential

Christmas song truly tugs at the heart strings and reminds everyone that the meaning of Christmas is being with the ones you love. This song is the essence of all things christmas, no matter what, this song will put anyone in the Christmas spirit. Released a couple weeks after Pearl Harbor, this song was a prominent reminder that no matter what is happening we all deserve a holiday just like the ones we used to know.

Bing Cosby’s smooth voice makes this the first and best version of the song. It’s no wonder that this is the song that started the commercial success of radio Christmas songs – and after all these

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