MSC Honors Dead with Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song”
Over the years, many songs and poems have been written that move Aggies to tears. Consider the rousing words of the Last Corps Trip, Granger Smith’s moving anthem “We Bleed Maroon,” or the echoes of the War Hymn filling Kyle Field. But, few lyrics are capable of touching Aggie hearts like those of Rachel Platten’s 2015 hit “Fight Song.”
My power’s turned on
Starting right now I’ll be strong
I’ll play my fight song
And I don’t really care if nobody else believes
‘Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me.
“My dad and granddad were both Aggies who served in the military, and it’s really cool to see them honored with our Memorial Student Center,” said Daniel Earl, a sophomore political science major and Squadron 12 member. “Sometimes I just sit in the Flag Room and reflect on their service. Hearing SiriusXM’s The Blend play ‘Fight Song’ every day as I walk through the MSC really gets me emotional.”
As we draw near to midterm season, think of those who came before you, thank them for their success, and, when you get discouraged, remember this:
You may only have one match, but you can make an explosion.
— t.u.kulele
In the basement of the MSC, there is a broom closet that holds a secret society that is lesser known to the student body: the Texas A&M Ukulele Society. t.u.kulele is the founding member, consistently playing “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “Nevershoutnever,” while avoiding all academic responsibility.