Back to school playlist

The soundtrack to the best Zoom playlist curated by The USD Vista staff

Anna Valaik/Assistant A&C Editor

For many college students, music carries them through their day-to-day activities. Whether it be driving to the grocery store or simply running along Mission Bay, students are always tuned into their devices, allowing someone else’s voice to flood their minds. It’s an emotional release, an uplifting motivator, and even a welcome distraction to never-ending Zoom lectures posted on Blackboard. 

For this reason, The USD Vista created a back to school playlist for the spring semester. There is a little something here for everyone, no matter the mood, setting, or musical preference. Enjoy!

If you are driving down Linda Vista Road thinking about your ex… 

Driver’s License — Olivia Rodrigo

If you can’t stop thinking about long beach days on Mission Beach and are stuck at home… 

California — The Lagoons

If your professor won’t email you back, the essay is due at midnight, and you need some positivity… 

GUD VIBRATIONS — NGHTMRE, SLANDER

If you can still taste those La Paloma pancakes on a Saturday…. 

Banana Pancakes — Jack Johnson

If the Starbucks Triple-Shot Latte isn’t hitting hard enough… 

September — Throttle x Earth, Wind, & Fire

If you miss laying on the lawn with friends before class… 

Good Morning — Ralph Castelli

If your biology exam is tomorrow… 

Gymnopédie No. 1 — Erik Satie, Phillippe Entremont

If you miss the old Taylor Swift… 

Fifteen — Taylor Swift

If you just want to feel like pure sunshine… 

Throwaway — SG Lewis, Clairo

If you are in need of a good throwback… 

Harvest Moon — Neil Young

If you are dreaming up the most romantic Valentine’s Day this year…

Movie — Tom Misch

If you live in Southern California and feel like no one appreciates country music… 

7 Summers — Morgan Wallen