Comedian Ben Turin examines the Guatemalan Coup of 1954
Ramya Krishna, Web Editor
April 7, 2020
On January 16, in the Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Auditorium, historical comedian Ben Turin presented “1954,” a comedic examination of whether the United States is living in a post-truth era. Turin began by discussing the Guatemalan coup of 1954, which was driven by American banana industries and yet, occu...
Comedians should establish boundaries
Max Elkan, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
In the world of comedy, it seems that the topics that comedians choose to talk about are discussed more so than anything else. Political correctness has defined the conversation about comedians in the recent years, particularly comedians whose content focuses on rather touchy subjects. The subjects ...
“Dear White People” discusses racial divide
Nakiya Parker, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018
“Dear White People” is a 2014 comedic drama, co-produced, directed and written by Justin Simien. Simien is an author and filmmaker who received critical acclaim for the film at its release. According to Samantha White, the film’s protagonist, there are three types of ways for black people to...
Students unleash their inner comedians with Squirrel!
Banning Watson, Staff Writer
April 17, 2015
“It’s not about the audience,” said junior and member of Squirrel! Improv Lee Sisson. “It’s about the rehearsal process. It’s about being together as a community.” Former CCE student Sarah Dreier-Kasik ’13 launched Squirrel! Improv in the fall of 2013 as place for students, faculty,...
Colbert crowned new king of Late Night, hilarity ensues
Allie Baddley, Staff Writer
April 25, 2014
“Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go grind a gap in my front teeth,” Stephen Colbert said, regarding his replacement of David Letterman on the Late Show. After 32 years of being a late-night television host, Letterman has decided to retire next year. One week after his announcement, CBS ...
