Improv may be the key to a rise in the comedy scene at the 5Cs

Members of improv groups the Underground Theatrical Institute and Without A Box (WAB) say the appeal goes beyond the laughs: a stage where the only rule is “yes, and,” and a community where performers and audience build the show together.

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UTI Improv takes on relationships, psychedelics and grass allergies

On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Underground Theatrical Institute (UTI), a 5C improv troupe, performed their first show of the semester in Rose Hills Theatre. From a couple’s therapy session involving grass allergies to psychedelic-fueled revelations, UTI’s performances took unexpected twists that kept the audience entertained.

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Revelations of harassment and assault at Pitzer bring outpouring of calls for accountability

Following multiple allegations of abusive behavior against a Pitzer College student, 5C student groups came together in support of survivors and demanded more effective action from administration regarding cases of sexual assault and harassment.

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