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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Lance Woods performs at the Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge in Sacramento, CA on March 12, 2020.

Local comedian racks up laughs across the country

Vince Castellana April 28, 2020

Through his brand of high-energy comedy, Sacramento comedian Lance Woods has been able to stand out in the national comedy scene. The 33-year-old got his start in comedy when he imitated his pastor...

Academy Award winner and consulting producer performs in Davis

Nadine Tanjuakio l @nadinetanj September 16, 2015

Academy Award winner and consulting producer Steven Wright has an upcoming comedy show at UC Davis’s Mondavi Center on Sept. 17. “I’m gonna talk about women, the universe, ADD… Just so many...

Being funny does not require Y chromosome

Being funny does not require Y chromosome

Jaime Carrillo November 13, 2013

Comedy is subjective, but writing off an entire gender’s talents is rather shallow. Women are just as funny as men.If someone cannot find one comedienne they like at this point, they’re either not...

Jen Kober performs stand-up at Sacramento State on Thursday in the University Union.

Q&A: Comedian Jen Kober talks comedy, road rage, great bad movies and Yoo Hoo chocolate drink

State Hornet Staff March 8, 2013

The State Hornet caught up with comedian Jen Kober after her stand-up show at Sacramento State on Thursday. Kober, who is in the middle of a national tour, has appeared in feature films like “American...

‘Identity Thief’ has few laughs and little entertainment

Kaitlin Bruce February 10, 2013

Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman go on a tumultuous journey together in their new movie, “Identity Thief,” but the jokes never seem to take off for the fast-paced comedy. Diana (Melissa McCarthy),...

Jim Short, winner of the 2004 San Francisco International Comedy
Competition, will be coming back to host Thursday’s competition at
Sacramento State.

Competitive comedy at Sac State

Benjamin Dewey October 5, 2011

In 1977 Dana Carvey won and in 1987 Rob Schneider was a finalist. The San Francisco International Comedy Competition has provided a stage for future successful comedians to test their skills since 1976....

Comedy Central On Campus brings out underground giggles

Alex Grotewohl August 31, 2011

Sacramento State will play host to a trio of young comedians when the Comedy Central on Campus tour rolls through Thursday night. The de facto troupe features names perhaps known to faithful viewers of...

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