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I totally love the 80s

Emily Hoferer
Diversions Editor

The theater-going experience is changing. Yes, this is true. Would I lie to you?

Right before our very eyes, shows are evolving past the usual sit-back-and-relax style that we’ve been accustomed to. This weekend, the tables are being turned and you’re about to go back in time with the original musical “Totally 80s Snowball.”

Jim Springfield
It looks like they love the 80s too.

The “Snowball” is a dance at a fictional high school during the 1980s, obviously, and as most of us remember (or may even want to forget) dances are never without their drama. All that high school drama will be acted out by the Xavier Players, who will also carry out the story and help to get the audience involved.

And what about all that singing and dancing? Well, leave all that to the Xavier Singers. Their great voices and quality choreographed dance moves are sure to bring back only the happiest of memories for anyone who still remembers the 80s.

The shows are this weekend only, running from Thursday to Sunday and starting at 7:30 p.m. Because of this style of theater, instead of the show being held in the GSC, it will take place in the armory.

I know, no one really likes to walk to the armory. But I’m obviously not the only one who knows that! Shuttles will be taking students up there from Bellarmine Circle starting at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $5 for students, faculty and staff, so don’t forget your All Card! General admission is $15.

Oh yeah, about that interactive part, the cast will be circulating throughout the audience and snacking on some very tasty hor’dourves, so be ready to get up and dance. You can dress up, too! I know you’ve been dying to do something with those leg warmers that you have just lying around.

You may not even return from the play empty handed! After the show, there will be a quiz session to see how much the audience remembers.

To top it all off, the big guy will be there... The man of the season, Kris Kringle, or as he is otherwise known, Santa Claus. And what does he have in his bag of goodies? I guess you’ll have to come to find out! It’s bound to be a totally tubular time!

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Ryan Nemeth
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Emily Hoferer
Diversions Editor

Late Night Snack

Take a break from studying, grab a late night snack from Busken’s Baked Goods and get your picture taken with Santa! This event will take place at 10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 in GSC.

Latin Dance
Party

If you have been practicing your steamy Latin dance moves and are dying for the chance to show them off, join the Student Organization of Latinos (SOL) for their Latin Night Dance Party. The dance will take place at 9 p.m. and last until 1 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 in the GSC Clocktower Lounge. Stop by on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Office of Multicultural Affairs to pick up some moves from the movie “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights.”

“Weakest Link”

Always wanted to be on a game show? Come out at 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 to the GSC atrium to see if you have what it takes to play “The Weakest Link.” Three winners will receive a $100 cash prize, and audience members will be entered to win door prizes.

XU at the Zoo

Get into the Christams spirit and enjoy the Cincinnati Zoo’s Festival of Lights Celebration. A shuttle will be running throughout the evening from Buenger Circle to the zoo starting at 5:30 until the zoo closes on Saturday, Dec.9. Tickets are $5 and are being sold in GSC.

Holiday Party

The Williams College of Business invites everyone to join them from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12 on the first floor of Hailstones Hall to celebrate the holiday season.

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