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Hope you all are staying warm and well despite the freezing temps, snowy roads and encroaching final exams and projects. You know what I like to do when I have two projects and a thesis due on the same day? Procrastinate by reading news from the A&E desk! That or dye my hair.

We will have to wait and see which coping solution wins out. Best wishes and good luck on your finals!

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In the Spotlight

Campus reflects on the highs and lows of Spotify Wrapped

by Abbey Mulcahy | A&E Junior Reporter | Published Dec. 10, 2025

December heralds the promise of snowy roads, winter break and platefuls of holiday food —  and it means Spotify Wrapped season is upon us once again.

Music streaming platform Spotify dropped its annual music review called “Wrapped” on Dec. 3, giving users a peek into their listening habits from January to mid-November. University of Minnesota students reflected on what this year’s musical roundup meant to them.

Spotify started Wrapped in 2015 under the name “Year in Music.” They added the “Your Top Songs” category and rebranded to “Wrapped” in 2016, becoming the report users are familiar with today.

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