In case you weren’t aware, Thursday was a national holiday.
America’s queen, Beyoncé Knowles, celebrated her 33rd birthday. An online television channel, celebrity entertainment sites, a Towson University student and the First Lady all paid tribute to the 17 Grammy Award-winning icon.
In honor of Beyonce’s birthday and the beginning of the semester, here is a list of Beyonce songs which may relate to your life as a Terp throughout the year.
When you get an extremely expensive ticket from DOTS
Destiny’s Child – “Bills, Bills, Bills”
When you look at the price of your textbooks and realize you may not really need them that much
Beyonce – “Best Thing I Never Had”
When you think you have a chance with someone and they tell you they just want to be friends.
Destiny’s Child ft. Da Brat – “Survivor”
When you see one of your classmates on Route 1 hanging out with a cool crowd and they act like they don’t know you
Destiny’s Child – “Say My Name”
When someone tries to take your seat in class and you politely tell them to move.
Beyonce – “Diva”
When you’re trying to dance to the beat at a party but you’re not doing it well and everyone is watching you embarrass yourself
Beyonce – “Bootylicious”
When you wear your newest school gear, which you just bought from the bookstore
Beyonce – “Flawless”
When someone lets you use their guest pass at South Campus Diner after you’ve run out of money
Beyonce ft. Jay Z – “Crazy in Love”
When you’re taking your last final
Beyonce – “Countdown”
When your professor pushes your borderline grade up
Beyonce – “Halo”
From all of us here at The Diamondback,
Happy birthday, Beyoncé.
