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Tiffany Haddish gets candid about her upbringings and dealing with COVID-19.

Tiffany Haddish and Joesph Tran bring the fun at ‘A Night of Laughter’

by Ryan Hardison, Senior Staff Writer // September 11, 2020

While students continue adjusting to online classes and searching for safe entertainment, Aztec Nights presented Aztec Comedy Night, promoted as “A Night...

Must watch RomComs without the endless scrolling through Netflix

by Kirstie Burgess, Contributor // February 12, 2020

Nowadays, there are so many types of romantic comedies to choose from, often resulting in endless scrolling on Netflix and Hulu trying to pick the right...

LA comedian Simon Gibson performed in the Aztec Student Union on October 16.

Students laugh away the midterm stress at campus comedy night

by Sofia Longo, Contributor // October 17, 2019

The Aztec Union Student Board hosted its first stand up Comedy Night of the year on Oct. 16 in the student union. Comedian Hannah Einbinder from Los...

The Koala is an outlet for students to express themselves

by Anna Fiorino, Contributor // October 2, 2019

I like The New York Times. I read The Paris Review on occasion. I own my fair share of Steinbeck and Fitzgerald. I dabble in Murakami and McEwan. And...

Upcoming summer movies to get excited for

by Lauren J. Mapp, Senior Staff Writer // April 24, 2019

After finals are turned in and the temperature starts to rise, cinephiles will start to make their annual summer pilgrimage to the movie theaters to escape...

Writer/comedian Jaboukie Young-White performs stand-up set at SDSU

by Stephan Early, Staff Writer // April 24, 2019

The Daily Show comedian Jaboukie Young-White brought his subtle and nuanced style of comedy to an intimate yet enthusiastic crowd at San Diego State on...

Dominique Payne (Jess), Kennedy Garcia (Lexie) and Ryan Stubo (Hookman) in

Slasher comedy ‘Hookman’ opens at SDSU

by Sydney Faulkner, Staff Writer // March 27, 2019

"Hookman" debuted in the experimental theatre at San Diego State on March 15 to a completely sold-out crowd. It was written by Lauren Yee, directed...

Neal Brennan will perform his stand-up show

‘The Daily Show’ comedian Neal Brennan to bring stand-up show to San Diego

by Stephan Early, Staff Writer // December 5, 2018

Comedian and “The Daily Show” correspondent Neal Brennan plans to strictly bring the funny with him on tour for his new stand-up show “Here We Go”...

Popular food/comedy podcast ‘Doughboys’ to record live episode in San Diego

by Julianna Ress, Arts & Culture Editor // November 7, 2018

Meals at chain restaurants are usually evaluated as cheap, bland and unhealthy in comparison to their single-location equivalents. Why order Taco Bell...

Nick Jonas welcomes us to the jungle in ‘Jumanji’

by Kelly Kerrigan, Staff Writer // December 19, 2017

In 1995 one of the most well known movies of all time was released that detailed the story of an intricate board game that absorbs its players into the...

Comedian Brian Regan is set to bring his observational humor and stand-up to San Diego Nov. 17 at the Balboa Theater.

Comedian Brian Regan creates laughs from the everyday ordinary

by Cami Buckman, Arts and Culture Editor // November 7, 2017

Joining the ranks of comedy greats like Jerry Seinfeld and Dave Chappelle, Brian Regan is like a rotisserie chicken in the world of seasoned stand-up comedians. From...

Stand-up comedian Drew Lynch performs his infectuous routine in Montezuma Hall as part of DiversAbility Month at SDSU.

Comedian Drew Lynch brings disability awareness through comedy

by Kayleigh Venne, Staff Writer // October 30, 2017

To close out DiversAbility Month at San Diego State, Student Disability Services and One SDSU hosted comedian Drew Lynch. Laughter spread throughout...