In the first installment of her new comedy column, Tess Tarchak-Hiss SC ’30 discusses sitcoms, the vulnerability of telling jokes, and humor as shared community.
Tag: Humor
‘Laughing Matters’ brings Jeff Wright and Joey Avery to Scripps
On Thursday, Feb. 27, comedians Jeff Wright and Joey Avery performed stand-up sets at Garrison Theater as a part of Scripps Presents’ “Laughing Matters” series. Wright, a writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Avery, a comedy club headliner and podcast host, set out to entertain students and community members alike with an hour of dynamic material.
Anti Film-Bro: How ‘Cocaine Bear’ disembowels our consumption of female rage
New release “Cocaine Bear” has received attention for its humorous and wild plot. Film columnist Eliza Powers PO ’25 spotlights another factor: its commentary on female rage.
Literary wanderings: Humor holds David Sedaris accountable in ‘The Best of Me’
How do writers tell their story without changing personal relationships? Book columnist Ryan Lillestrand PZ ’23 tackles this by analyzing “The Best of Me.”
Datamatch: A match made with data could be your match made in heaven
Datamatch has returned to Claremont. From now until 9:01 p.m. on Feb. 13, 5C students can sign up to find their match made in data.