"I Went to School in New Jersey"

Looking for something to get you through your last final? Getting pumped up for Dead Week revelry? Just want something #orangeandblack to rage to? Hats off to Nikki Muller '05, who I'm pretty sure has come up with this year's Reunions anthem. We think this song is gold.UPDATE -- We got in touch with Nikki Muller to get some insight on the inspiration behind her video. A few comments from the artist herself:On the origins of this song:

The idea came from the fact that most female Ivy Leaguers super downplay their educations in a social setting because it's immediately perceived as bragging. My friend Aliza Pearl and I (class of '04, also in the video) were saying that guys react to you saying you went to Princeton on a date as if you just said you'd served time... "You went there? What for? When was that?"

On the choice of musical style:

I thought it'd be funny to, for once, give a girl a chance at some no-holds-barred Kanye West-style self-aggrandizing, which of course is best done through aggressive rapping.

On post-Princeton struggles, but seriously (#payattention2012):

The self-deprecating turn applies to a lot of us who are having a tough time finding jobs these days, and pretty much points out a great education doesn't guarantee you a comfortable life, nor does it mean you think you're better than anyone.

On douchey Whartonites:

I also went to the prom of a guy who'd gotten into Wharton when I was in high school, and he absolutely sounded exactly like Greg does in the video. His improv was a little too close for comfort.

On how this song can change your life:

I actually wrote it nearly a year ago and then put it away for a while because I was afraid the tongue-in-cheek quality wouldn't translate... then I revisited it and thought, "Why haven't I recorded this yet?!" The song's been my alarm ringtone on my phone for the past month, which a.) reminded me to get off my butt and make the music video and b.) motivates me to get out of bed. "You went to Princeton, bitch. Stop being lazy."

No promises of a live Reunions performance (yet), but Muller is starting to tour colleges with her musical standup, so keep an eye out (eating clubs, potential for next fall's comedy nights? Come on). In the meantime, the Ink suggests you follow her on Facebook and Twitter.