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SENIOR NIGHT
By Alex Stephenson Senior Night is finally here, and for the Varsity Girls Basketball team, that means game time! The home game took place on February 5th in the Notre Dame gym. Coach Paul Gross said, “I’m definitely looking forward to [this game].” The opposing team, Marymount, is a foe the girls have faced before. “I’m eager to see how we respond to the challenge of playing them again,” comments Coach Gross. And what a game it was! With many breath-stopping close calls and much screaming and support from the Knights on the stands, this was a game to remember. Starting off Marymount in the lead, the Lady Knights quickly caught up, making the final halftime score 21:16.
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The third quarter was filled with riveting shots from both teams on the court, and screaming from the fans in the stands. The girls make it an amazing game. The score is tied at 31, and incredibly, the Knights scored a two pointer in the last three seconds! The score is 33:31 and the Knights are leading going into the fourth quarter. Sadly, team Captain Danielle Roumbos was injured, and couldn’t play for the rest of the game. This set the team back and the Lady Knights lost with a score of 45:56. Regardless, the girls did a wonderful job. The game was exciting and intense, and supporters rushed to congratulate the girls on their hard work. Congratulations on an amazing season, and we will miss the Seniors as they leave the team to go off to college!
ROLLER COASTER ADVENTURE By Lauren Crittenden
Last month Mr. Toner’s Physics classes showcased their roller coasters. There were a wide range of themes from Forrest Gump to King Kong. Tuesday morning was a flurry of activity. Students rushed into the lab, dropping off their masterpieces. Some students even went as far to walk their project to school, to ensure safe transport. Take a look at these magnificent coasters!
The process of building a roller coaster is far from simple. Students need to consolidate their schedule and figure out when to purchase supplies. Then the building begins. Students can use an assortment of power tools to create their coaster, or tape and tubing to keep their project in shape. Needless to say, this is the most stressful part. You need to make sure the track stays intact so the marble does not stray off course. There needs to be at least one loop on your ride to receive certain points. And if you want extra credit points, your group needs to figure out how to make the “ride” exciting to rake in those extra thrill points. Following the assembly of your project, you get to decorate! This is the best part since you can let your creative side free.
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That Was Then, This Is Now Gabriela Avila
These days, teens our age tend to frequently look back back at their younger selves with nostalgia. The stress and worry that fill our lives give us the need to remember a simpler time; a time filled with juice boxes and animal crackers. Instead of staying up late to finish our homework, we woke up early to watch our favorite shows. Those half hour adventures meant so much to us back then, and for a lot of teens they mean even more now. So what shows fill the history of our ND students, and what about them earned them a lasting spot in our hearts? The types of shows people watched as kids depends on when they were born. Our parents had shows like Looney Toons or I Love Lucy, filled with slapstick humor, witty jokes, and quirky characters. We grew up with shows with enough nonsense to appeal to our kid logic, like Catdog and SpongeBob SquarePants. Senior Nia Naval has noticed a trend when it comes to each generations opinions of their successors’ shows. “We think kids’ shows today are dumb,” Naval said, “but our parents think our shows are dumb too. I feel like if I was a kid today I would love all the shows coming Top 5 Shows of My out.” Every generation likes to think they were better off Childhood than the ones that came after them. How many times have we heard our grandparents or parents say “When 1. Teen Titans I was your age” or “Back in my day” whenever they 2. Pokemon want to criticize us. Well, that is what we 3. The Powerpuff Girls are starting to become. Naval believes that our attachment to and praise of our 4.SpongebobSquarepants beloved shows have less to do with their 5. Kim Possible content and more to do with the times we associate them with. “The experience we had as kids we can never get back again,” she says. “Remembering and watching the shows are ways for us to try and be kids again.” Meanwhile, Senior Kyle Peña sincerely believes in the quality of his favorite childhood shows. “My top shows would be SpongeBob, Johnny Bravo, Hey Arnold, and Danny Phantom, Peña says. “I still watch them pretty often. They’ve always just been funny, and I can still relate to them now. I get a lot of the jokes now that I didn’t get as a kid.” When it comes to most kids’ shows today, Peña believes they have gone down in quality. “They jump the shark. There used to be shows that kids and adults could enjoy. Now they’re just silly.” Still, there are a few newer shows targeted at children that have gained teenaged and adult followings, such as Adventure Time or Gravity Falls (My Little Pony as well, but we would all rather not think about that one too much). From Rocket Power to The Powerpuff Girls, we all had our favorites. They had too much of an effect on us to fade into oblivion once we “grew up”. Reminiscing about them gives us all a chance to forget about our current obligations for a little bit. We all know that we cannot stay on nostalgia island forever, but a visit every now and then will not kill us. In fact, it might even be a little good for us. 06
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Sea of Dreams Renal Prom 2015 By: Tory Martinez
Excitement was in the air as high schoolers from throughout the country filled the ball room of Glendale’s Hilton hotel to Held on January 18th, 2015, the dance dance the night away at their prom. This prom, allowed teens affected with CKD to experihowever, was not like the many that take ence the hustle and bustle of prom that the average place throughout the country in the spring. teen experiences. Lori Hartwell, founder of the Renal This prom was for patients affected by Support Network foundation and recipient of a kidney Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). transplant, started Renal Prom in 2000 in hopes that the teenagers would not miss out of high school opportunities like she had. “I don’t want other kids who have the illness to feel alone. I wanted to create an environment in which they would have fun and come and meet each other,” she explained.
Our very own Notre Dame has been a part of this prom since it began fifteen years ago through helping set up for the night and socializing with the teens. “I really enjoy helping anyone I can... When I heard of Renal Prom, I was one of the first ones to sign up,” stated Senior Haley Wimmer. Juniors and seniors arrived at around two o’clock to set up and decorate the ball room with balloons, shells, and fabric to match the “Under the Sea” theme.
Festivities for the prom goers included hair and make up, dinner, and dancing. “It’s been a really great experience... During kidney failure you just don’t feel that well, and to wear a prom dress and just to feel pretty is so special... It’s just indescribable,” stated high school Senior from Hemet, CA, Ashlyn Rowley. There were even special appearancesby celebrities Victoria Pratt and Jack Black. “I love the Renal Teen Prom! This is my fifth year participating and it’s always awesome,” explained Black. Renal prom was a night to remember for all who were involved.
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ND Alum Corner
By Alex Stephenson
“I realized I could do a lot of things I never thought I could,” says Notre Dame alum of 2014 Hayley Friedmann, explaining her experience of college life. Friedmann currently attends University of Colorado in Boulder. “My favorite part about college is [realizing that] I could do a lot of things I never thought I could, like laundry,” she laughs. “For fun, I like to hang out with my friends, do yoga and snowboard!” Friedmann exclaims. She is a Freshman in college and loving it. Although she is currently undecided in her major, “I am leaning towards a job in cognitive therapy,” Friedmann explains thoughtfully.
“Quite often, Hayley’s Dad and I just look at each other and say ‘How did College can be tough, however. “My advice we get so lucky?’ Hayley is a true wonder, and not only extremely bright would just be to not let yourself get overwhelmed,” Friedmann comments. “Sometimes and capable, she also has a very keen it’s okay to skip class in order to take a mental sense of compassion and empathy for others. We are blessed to have such a health day.” child.” - Coleen Friedmann, Hayley’s mother. 08
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By: Emily Glennon
MELOPHOBIA It was the most turbulent and sometimes frightening night of my life: screaming crowds, people everywhere – Cage the Elephant’s concert at downtown Los Angeles’s Tower Theater was more than just a night out. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. On Friday, February 6, 2015, my friends and I arrived almost three hours early and the line was already down the block. Cage the Elephant, an Alternative Rock band from Kentucky, pulled in a vibrant and diverse crowd. They are known for their over-the-top performances and fantastic stage presence. Fans of all ages, dressed in a wide assortment of styles and colors, lined up for hours hoping to share the energy. They are well worth the wait.
The doors opened at 9:00 p.m. and everyone rushed into the small, old, but nonetheless beautiful theater. Hoping for a spot close to the barricade, the floor area directly next to the stage, we pushed toward the front of the room, earning ourselves a spot just behind the first row of people. We were just inches from the microphones. Then it got packed. Not long after we found our spot, others began packing in behind us. During the opening act, The Black and The White, the audience remained relatively mellow. At that point, I wasn’t struggling to hold on to the jacket tied around my waist nor did I have any issues with the laces on my high tops. This all changed as soon as Cage The Elephant came on. When lead singer Matt Shultz grabbed the mic, I could sense the energy of the crowd increase --and the temperature of the room started to climb. Thirty seconds into the first song I was flung into the center of a mosh pit, being tossed back and forth to the beat of Spiderhead, a banger off their new album Melaphobia. By the second song my jacket was around my ankles and my now-untied laces were being stepped on by strangers next to me. I risked losing my favorite jacket along with all of my money if I stayed in the middle of the crowd, so my friend and I shoved our way to the edge of the venue, hoping to find someone else we knew. Three of our group of four spent the remainder of the show with a slightly gentler crowd, enjoying Cage’s impressive stage presence and musical talent from the sidelines. After the encore we were reunited with Arissa, our missing friend, who was screaming, “I got barricade! I got barricade!” We had been reluctant to brave the audience, but she pushed through to the front with the help of another girl she had just met. We are no strangers to concerts, but this event at the Tower Theater was so much more than we expected: Cage the Elephant definitly packs a punch.
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The Research Team By: Kate Schooley and Tracy Tanusi
It is that time of year again. After the bliss of winter break, many students feel stress at the mere thought of tackling research projects. Fortunately, Notre Dame has two excellent librarians who are here to help students every step of the way; their names are Ms. Holloway and Ms. Rosato and they are the research team. The librarians help teach students how to do citations and MLA formatting. They also teach students how to research and how to utilize the college-level databases we have at Notre Dame. The databases are filled with a variety of academic journals, books, primary sources and many other credible resources. “One of the great things about the databases is that they’re searchable, you can really narrow it down as opposed to having a wall of books and not knowing where to begin. You guys are used to the search-ability of life so that’s why people love databases. They’re faster and the information is right there in front of you,” explains Ms. Rosato.
If a student is unsure of what topic to choose, the librarians are happy to help. They recommend that the student comes into the library. So they canask “We have 13 online databases,” the students questions adds Ms Holloway, “many of the to help narrow it down. Junior and Senior teachers are “We believe that if you requiring the students to have write about something at least one or more of those you’re passionate databases used as part of their about it’ll just flow and resources. As part of our classit makes the process room instruction we will teach so pleasant,” says Ms. students how to use them, then if Rosato. they forget we can help.”
Both librarians love helping the students and find the process very rewarding. “I feel like we’re the fairy godmothers. A student will come in stressed, having searched their topics and finding nothing. We love to be able to help them and make them see that it is manageable,” divulges Ms. Holloway. Finally, Ms. Rosato explains the sense of success that comes with research. “We want to give you guys the skills so that you feel the confidence to go out and do this in a college setting.” Along with the databases and books, Notre Dame’s librarians are a valuable part of a successful research project.
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-From Concord, North Carolina -Worked for 14 years in public education -Taught for 21 years -Taught English and Library Science -Has a degree in Library science -“I wanted to be a librarian to help students.”
-From San Fernando Valley -Has worked at Notre Dame for 11 years -Worked at the Language Institute -Loves kids -“I love the experience of kids coming in confused and overwhelmed and showing them how to do research and how to find what they need to find, and the a-ha moment of ‘wow, that’s easy, and doable, and it’s going to help me so much’.”
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BLACK LIVES MATTER
“There’s a lot of unrest in the black community, especially for young voices. We’ve seen our grandparents march in the Civil Rights movement and it just seems like our time.” -Kalisha Crone, social worker 12
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Q: What motivated you to get involved with this specific march? A: “Participating in the march, especially being a social worker and a black female, was a way to have my voice heard and let America know we aren’t going to be silent about the killings of people from our community. [This march is a way of] showing solidarity and that we aren’t going to be silent since our voices matter and so do our lives.” Crone, on the right, celebrates her Q: Is this the first event (concerngraduation from Columbia. ing this subject matter) that you
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Kalisha Crone, a 26-year-old social worker and Columbia University graduate, shares her expierience of the Millions March in Los Angeles and what being black means to her.
have participated in? A: “Something organized, yes. There were little things like seminars, but [in California], this is the first time I’ve done something like this. It’s weird because there is a lot of stuff you can do on the east coast but there aren’t many [organized marches], that are publicized, on the west coast. So when I found out about [the march] I jumped at the chance.” Q: What was a defining moment for you at the march? A: “Young black professionals, college students, children, and even non-black children and adults were all just taking part of something that was greater than all of us. It was a statement that could not be ignored. I remember thinking how important it was to march down Wilshire Boulevard. Since it’s a main street in Los Angeles, we were causing a lot of traffic and making an active statement that we aren’t going to make it convenient for anyone and you are going to listen to what needs to be said and what needs to be heard. I also really loved seeing children being apart of the march, whether they were in strollers or on someone’s shoulders. I remember when I was in kindergarten or first grade, my parents and I did the annual Martin Luther King march on his birthday and it kind of brought back memories of how my parents made it a point for me to be apart of this at a very young age and they set that fire in me.”
Q: Have you ever experienced racism first hand? A: “I actually remember the first time I recognized I was black. I was four and I was standing outside of my soon to be school and there were some kids playing around. I remember wanting to play with them and this girl told me ‘No, I don’t play with black girls.’ You know you’re black growing up, but you don’t see it as a stigma or as having a negative connotation until someone tells you that. I remember thinking ‘Is it bad [to be black]? Or am I bad because I am black?’ Another thing that is interesting in California and in New York, is that I have experienced racism without really knowing it until after the fact. We call those micro aggressions. Like when you are walking past someone who is not black on the street and they clutch their purse. Or when you sit down on the subway next to an older Caucasian lady and they kind of scoot over just enough to keep their possessions in sight. Our generation is more about micro aggressions and the things that aren’t said that affect us.” Q: What does being black mean to you? A: “Being black means having a very unique experience in America. There are a lot of encounters that I have to be very patient with and I have to decide what battles I am going to fight and if they’re worth it. Being black also means that I have very rich and complex history that a lot of people won’t acknowledge, but that I take a lot of pride in. From our ancestors in Africa to modern day leaders like Obama to Civil Rights leaders, there is this beautiful history that I really pride myself in. My success now, being able to support myself to attend an Ivy League University, is all built on the backs of people that have died or nearly died to ensure that my generation [and the ones that follow] have the opportunity to have a fighting chance in today’s world.” 2015
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What Does Being Black Mean to Me? Khlalid Taylor “I believe being black, as being any other race, is a blessing. Although being black is a tough role in our society today, we push ourselves harder than most because we know life never comes easy. Day by day we sit at home dreaming to get out of our situation, or provide a stable house for our parents. There are many reasons why I love being black. The most important reason is I know people look at me different and have harsh comments about me. To be honest I love this. What they don’t realize is that all they are doing is making me stronger and providing more reasons for me to be successful. Thank you for that.”
Nikolas Lyons
“Being black to me means creating a positive image through your culture and background. African-Americans are faced with many stereotypes that give a negative picture to the black community, and thats not what being black truly is. Through our success we can dismiss these stereotypes. That is what being black means to me.”
Victoria Taylor “To be black means to me that you have to work very hard and always cherish your heritage.”
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CJ Sanders “Being black means a lot to me. In saying so, African Americans paved the way for me to be successful in society today. Through their struggles I learned the meaning of hardwork. Also, in this struggle I learned the strong impact and sense of culture that African Americans created. I am forever thankful and proud to be black.”
Cierra Sanders “It is honestly just a skin color and it should not destine who you are. Your personality and how you carry yourself should determine your destiny, not the way you look. Also there is so much history behind being black. Its an honor to be apart of the black community. It is a privelage to be a black female.”
Leyla Mikre “In my opinion, being black does affect my life. The first thing people see is the fact that I’m black. But there is so much history and pride behind being black. The black community and culture defines society and it makes me proud to be black.”
Alex Smith “Growing up being black, surrounded by a variety of races all the time, I always looked different because of the color of my skin and the curls in my hair. All I wanted to do was fit in. The day that I realized I’ll never be or look like the other people I was friends with was the day that I learned to love the way I look. Being black means to work harder than most people just to get half of what they have. It means to be a community and appreciate everything our ancestors fought to give us. It means to be proud of who you are and what you will always be.”
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Exclusive Interview with...
Screenwriter Carla Waddles
By: Alex Stephenson Stephenson: Where are you from? Waddles: I am from Detroit. For my undergraduate, I studied journalism at Northwestern University, where I have also gone back to teach. S: How did you start out (launch your career)? W: I moved to California in 1998 after being accepted into the Graduate Screenwriting Program at USC. During that 2-year program, I learned the craft of screenwriting, specifically television, and interned as a P.A. for free at a Warner Bros. sitcom. By the time I graduated with my MFA, I went through the Warner Bros. Writing Workshop and was hired as a writer on my first show in 2000, a sitcom called “For Your Love” on WB, which starred Holly Robinson Peete and James Lesure. S: What were some of your favorite projects to work on? What are you currently working on? W: I had the opportunity to create and executive produce my own show called “One Love”, which aired on Bounce TV. It was a lot of work but very rewarding to see all of the characters and stories come together. We cast Sherman Hemsley as the grandfather. Sadly, he has since past away. I grew up watching him on The Jeffersons and it was a surreal blessing to be able to work with such a television Icon. I am currently on hiatus and writing a pilot and a feature. I find it hard to write my own characters when I’m on staff, so it’s a luxury to write my own stories. S: Did you ever run into issues in your career because you were a female or minority? If so, what were they? W: There aren’t as many staffing opportunities for us, mostly because there aren’t a lot of shows that represent our voices or experiences. Even though we can write on a broader level for many types of characters and shows, we do tend to get pigeon-holed in shows with all-black casts, which don’t exist as much anymore. If there isn’t a black character or a black female character on the show, the need for that diversity on a writing staff isn’t seen as important. A good show runner, will see past race and see how a writer’s unique experiences will add value to their particular show. “ Are you a mother? Are you married? Are you divorced? Do you go to church? Were you raised on a farm? Were you adopted? Do you have a lot of siblings? 16
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Are you a lawyer?”, etc. So many things beyond race make-up our experiences and those are the things that enrich the dialogue in a writer’s room. S: How do you think Hollywood has increased opportunities to minorities and women today than in the past, if it has increased at all? W: I think there are more female show runners who are helping pave the way and open more doors with their success -- Women like Shonda Rhimes (Scandal, Greys Anatomy), Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project), Jenji Kohan (Orange is The New Black, Weeds) and Lena Dunham (Girls). The more successful they are, the more they will continue to open doors for more women and women of color to come behind them and do the same. S: Have you ever personally experienced racism or gender discrimination in the film industry? W: Not really. I have been very fortunate to work with some great people. There are a lot of frustrating politics that go on in entertainment that have nothing to do with race, and writers are employed for various reasons that have nothing to do with talent. Much of it is about perception of someone’s reputation, who likes you, and who you know. But I’m not sure that’s any different than most industries. S: Describe a typical day at work. Do you enjoy what you do? W: There are typically 8-10 writers on staffs that I have worked on. We start our day around 10 a.m. Depending on what is a priority for that day or week, we are either brainstorming ideas for new episodes, re-writing a writer’s draft that is up next for a table read, or re-writing a script that is shooting that week or all of these things. Because I work on sitcoms, we are often looking at jokes that could be funnier and pitching until something makes the whole room (or at least your show runner) laugh. Some days we go to stage to watch a rehearsal with the actors in the sets to see if the script (or that joke you pitched) is working. Just because it worked in the room doesn’t mean it works when an actor delivers it. And even if it does work, if an actor doesn’t like it, it’s gone. Then it’s back to the writer’s room to hopefully do a minor-re-write, more pitching and go home (on a good day). Or on a not-so-good-day, we may have to do a complete page one re-write, in which case we are ordering dinner and hunkering down for a very long night.
By: Lauren Crittenden
SELMA
64. That is how many miles Tuscaloosa is from Selma. I sat in a movie theatre only 64 miles from the Edmund Pettus Bridge. I was in the same state that had not too long ago denied voting rights to African-Americans. I was sitting in a state filled with Civil Rights history. Thus, it felt like the proper moment to watch the film Selma. The film began with the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. Even though you know what’s coming you’re secretly hoping those four little girls somehow survive the historical tragedy. After visiting the church and memorial in Birmingham the day before I felt a deeper connection with this opening sequence. The movie was a masterpiece. It was moving, tragic, emotional, riveting, and thought provoking. David Oyelowo’s performance was impeccable. Audiences were able to see a side of the King family they had never seen before. Although it was troubling at times it illustrated that Martin Luther King was just a man, imperfect like every
other human being. For some reason Selma was snubbed during the Oscar nominations. This may have happened due to the controversy surrounding the historical accuracy of the film. One issue was how Lyndon B. Johnson was portrayed. Ava DuVernay defended her interpretation of LBJ on 60 Minutes. “History is to be interpreted through the lens of the people who are reading it and experiencing it on the page or at the time,” DuVernay commented. “And this is my interpretation.” Although she may think this to be true, many historians were livid due to how racist she made the 36th president of the United States. Is historical inaccuracy the reason Selma was repeatedly snubbed during the Academy Award nominations? We may never truly know. I don’t believe this film is Best Picture worthy, but John Legend and Common should prepare their acceptance speech for Best Song.
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DID YOU KNOW? Ava DuVernay is the first African-American female director to be nominated for a Golden Globe.
The Edmund Pettus Bridge was named after a KKK leader. It’s only fitting that the bridge is now a national landmark for the civil rights movement. The FBI monitered King throughout the Civil Rights movement in hopes of tarnishing his reputation.
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Saturday Night Fun All Under $25! By: Jessica Milton It is Saturday night and you and your friends want to go out and have some fun. The problem is, you are low on funds. The perfect solution is to go to Citywalk in Universal City. At Citywalk, you can eat dinner, see a movie, and get dessert all for under $25.
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The parking at Citywalk is $10 for general and $15 for preferred. The best way to spend the least amount of money is to either get dropped off, park somewhere else and take the shuttle up, or use a free parking pass. I used my Universal Globe Partner Pass and parked for free. My budget so far:
$25-$0=$25 After parking, I entered Citywalk and stumbled upon the NBC Photo Booth and took a free digital photo. Taking a fun picture is a great way to start the night. I then began looking for a place to eat that was affordable, but still delicious. I decided to go to Subway. I ordered from the “Simple $6 Menu� and got a turkey breast six-inch sub, a bag of Doritos chips, and a 21 oz soda for only $6. I still had enough money left to spend to see a movie and get a dessert later.
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I headed towards the movie theater and went straight to the self-ticket machine after seeing how long the regular line was. My movie ticket to Into the Woods was $13.49. Seeing a movie at Citywalk is quite expensive and costs more than half of the $25 in my wallet. However, the theaters are nice and definitely worth the high price. I still had enough money to head to It’s Sugar, a candy store, after the movie was over.
$19-$13.49=$5.51 At It’s Sugar I went straight towards the pick-a-mix assorted candies. You can fill a plastic bag with as much candy as you want for $13.96 a pound. Being mindful of the $5.51 I had left, I got .35 ounces of candy. This cost $4.90. I then sat down and was able to eat my sweet assortment of gummy bears, sour strips, and chocolate-covered Oreos. I successfully did everything I wanted to do at Citywalk for under $25.
$5.51-$4.90=$0.61
FINISH! With $0.61 left in my wallet, I headed home. Citywalk is such a great place to have a fun night without breaking the bank. If a small dinner and seeing a movie is not how you like to spend your Saturday nights, there are still so many other activities you can do at Citywalk while still staying within a $25 budget. There are many nice sit-down restaurants, such as Tony Roma’s and Bubba Gump, which offer great food at a reasonable price. There is also Jillian’s where you can bowl, play at the arcade, and eat very affordably. There is something for everyone to do at Citywalk! 2015
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