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Sammy Obeid brings stand-up comedy to UnLearn Week

Garrett Strpko, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 9, 2019

Stand-up comedian Sammy Obeid majored in math in college. “When people asked what I was gonna apply it to, I said stand-up comedy,” he joked in an interview. Obeid, who describes himself as a...

Laughter is the best medicine: Priyanka Wali

Garrett Strpko, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 12, 2019

When Dr. Priyanka Wali started doing stand-up comedy in her spare time, she didn’t expect to become a professional comedian. Little did she know, a three-minute set at what she called a “laundromat-slash-open-mic”...

Guide to the best political comedy of 2016

Grant Stiles
September 16, 2016

The 2016 presidential campaign trail has yielded many historic firsts. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton is first female presidential candidate nominated by a major party. On the Republican side,...

Calvin fosters an amateur comedy scene

Hannah Fertich
October 24, 2015

Calvin senior Michael Ribbens, junior Grant Stiles and senior Tyler Vanzanten are the faces of stand-up comedy at Calvin. Chimes asked each of them a series of questions to help explain what it is that...

Review: Mulaney

Christian Becker
October 23, 2014

Just because you are a funny person does not mean you will succeed in your own television show. Comedian and former Saturday Night Live writer John Mulaney is learning that the hard way. Even though he...

Review: 22 Jump Street

Nate Hunt
September 25, 2014

Perhaps the most admirable thing about “22 Jump Street” is that, despite having a big-name cast, a big budget and big standards to live up to, it never takes itself too seriously. The film recognizes...

Fall television season offers new comedy and drama

Christian Becker
September 10, 2014

Fall is an exciting time of the year for fans of television because it’s the season with the most show premieres. A giant batch of new shows is set to premiere every year in September and October, but...

Calvin sophomore takes the stage at comedy showcase

Anna Delph
October 2, 2013

Students and faculty filled the Covenant Fine Arts Center (CFAC) auditorium Friday night for the Buck Fridays Comedy Showcase, which included Calvin Improv, professional comedian Chris James and was opened...