Comedy

Displaying 1 - 50 of 278 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Rest in peace Nark Mook
Northern Iowan 118:30, p.1
The parody Twitter account, Nark Mook, has come to an end after the person running the account graduated; photo.
2 UNI parody party inside scoop
Northern Iowan 118:3, p.4
Different UNI parody accounts from Twitter were interviewed about why they created the accounts and what they hope to do with them in the future. The accounts included UNI Chairs, UNI Squirrels, TC Panther, and Nark Mook.
3 TC and TK get the boot thanks to new "brand"
Northern Iowan 117:46, p.5
A satire piece about TC and TK being replaced by Tony the Tiger and Cap'n Crunch since the mascots are outdated due to the new logo; photo.
4 Provost job still vacant, unsurprisingly
Northern Iowan 117:46, p.5
A satire piece for April Fool's Day about the Provost leaving in May and the University being unable to find a replacement; photo.
5 HLC confuses UNI with NIU
Northern Iowan 117:46, p.6
A satire piece for April Fool's Day about the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) arriving at the campus of Northern Illinois University (NIU) instead of UNI for their site visit; photo.
6 As if dual-factor isn't enough, more steps added
Northern Iowan 117:46, p.7
A satire article for April Fool's Day about more authentication steps being added in Fall 2021 in further addition to the recently implemented Duo Mobile, a dual-factor authentication process; photo.
7 Single snowflake spotted; UNI cancels class for week
Northern Iowan 117:46, p.7
A satire piece for April Fool's Day about Mark Nook cancelling classes because he saw a single snowflake and thought a big snowstorm was coming; photo.
8 UNI to add two new sports
Northern Iowan 117:46, p.8
A satire piece for April Fool's Day about two new sports coming to UNI in the Fall of 2021: ice skating and kite flying; photo.
9 Laugh it up at GBPAC comedy night
Northern Iowan 117:38, p.4
The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) is hosting a comedy night featuring Orlando Leyba and Tammy Pescatelli; photo.
10 Doug Shaw shares the comedy of math
Northern Iowan 117:8, p.4
Doug Shaw led a Zoom meeting with Karen Mitchell called Comedy of Mathematics. Mitchell credits Doug to the production of the event; photo.
11 Douglas Shaw shares how to tell a joke
Northern Iowan 117:6, p.5
Douglas Shaw shares how to tell a joke with his Monster Puppet in a five-part series on Youtube alongside the Interpreters Theater; photo.
12 Some Assembly Required presents 'Love Stories'
Northern Iowan 116:38, p.1
The UNI improvisation group Some Assembly Required (SAR) performed at ThreeHouse on February 22; photos.
13 We need to keep television weird
Northern Iowan 116:34, p.3
In the author's opinion, television - both network and streaming - needs to push boundaries to remain interesting and garner viewership. Lien discusses shows that have done this through the years; photo.
14 Panther Portrait: Hot Topics with SAE
Northern Iowan 116:32, p.4
Members of the improv comedy group Some Assembly Required (SAR) hosted their first show of the season, "Hot Topics," at Threehouse; photos.
15 Meyers delivers laughs in 'Lobby Baby'
Northern Iowan 116:23, p.5
Leitner gives "Late Night" host Seth Meyers' Netflix comedy special "Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby" a favorable review; photo.
16 'Jojo Rabbit' comically attacks Nazis
Northern Iowan 116:22, p.4
Friesen reviews "Jojo Rabbit," 4/5; photo.
17 Daniel Franzese doesn't even go here
Northern Iowan 115:49, p.4
The Campus Activities Board sponsored comedian Damian Leigh's comedy tour "Yass You're Amazing" in Maucker Union on April 10. Leigh is known for appearing in the film Mean Girls; photos.
18 DIII athlete changes Instagram bio
Northern Iowan 115:45, p.8
Satire article for April Fool's Day about a fictional college athlete who planned on being DI athlete but became a DIII athlete.
19 Clough and Q try out at pro day
Northern Iowan 115:45, p.8
Satire article for April Fool's Day about two non-athlete students taking part in an NFL draft day; photo.
20 Insomnia Cookies actually cause insomnia
Northern Iowan 115:45, p.7
Satire piece for Abril Fool's Day about the local business Insomnia Cookies actually causing insomnia; photo.
21 'The Room' is greatest film ever
Northern Iowan 115:45, p.7
A satire piece for April Fool's Day providing a pretend review of the movie "The Room," 5/5; photo.
22 Dick's Pizza won't go down without a fight
Northern Iowan 115:45, p.6
Satire piece for April Fool's Day about the owner of a former College Hill restaurant Dick's Pizza selling pizza on the street; photo.
23 UNI receives Weather Resiliency Award
Northern Iowan 115:45, p.5
Satire piece for April Fool's Day claiming UNI was awarded a Weather Resiliency award due to frigid winter temperatures and ongoing classes; photo.
24 Campus squirrels armed to defend trees
Northern Iowan 115:45, p.5
Satire piece in honor of April Fool's Day about arming UNI campus squirrels with small slingshots to defend the ash trees from the emerald ash borer.
25 Chloe Hilliard delivers laughs at CAB show
Northern Iowan 115:11, p.5
Comedian Chloe Hilliard performed in Maucker Union on September 27, organized by the Campus Activities Board (CAB); photo.
26 Entertaining Saturday Night, live with David Spade
Northern Iowan 115:10, p.5
Comedian David Spade performed the first show of the 18th Fall Artist Series at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on September 22. Barikor gives the performance, with a few drawbacks, a positive review; photo.
27 Legendary comedian graces GBPAC
Northern Iowan 114:13, p.4
Shelby Welsch reviews Lily Tomlin's performance. Tomlin performed stand-up comedy at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Theatre; photo.
28 Same old Bo, for better or worse
Northern Iowan 112:34, p.5

Singer-songwriter comedian Bo Burnham performed at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on February 3. Mattox gives the performance a mixed but overall favorable review; photos.

29 Improv group caters to a younger audience
Northern Iowan 112:32, p.4

Mattox reviews the Half-Masted improv group show at the Lamppost on January 29, giving it a mixed but overall favorable review.

30 Ready, set, Bo!
Northern Iowan 112:29, p.2

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) will bring comedian Bo Burnham to campus to perform in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on February 3; photo.

31 Jay Leno brings laughs to GBPAC
Northern Iowan 112:5, p.1

Comedian Jay Leno performed a sold-out show at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on September 12; photo.

32 Getting advice from the doctor himself
Northern Iowan 112:5, p.4

Comedian "Dating Doctor" David Coleman performed in the Old Central Ballroom; photo.

33 UNI's Gallagher Bluedorn hosts 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' stars
Public Relations News Release 2014:210, p.1
Collin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood from "Whose Line is it Anyway?" will be at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center April 10. Ticket prices for this event range from $25 to $40. This event is part of the GBPAC's 2014-15 Artist Series.
34 Gallagher Bluedorn to host comedian Adam DeVine
Public Relations News Release 2014:162, p.1
Adam DeVine will be at UNI on February 28, tickets for this event range from $23 to $29 and can be purchased at any UNItix location. This event is part of the Artist Series "Spark, Ignite, Inspire."
35 Pete Lee-ving in the moment
Northern Iowan 111:16, p.1
Comedian Pete lee guest lectured to students and faculty in the Commons Ballroom; photo.
36 Hip-hop meshes with comedy
Northern Iowan 111:15, p.4
Student Nick Carolan reviews a new hip-hop album.
37 A chaotic sense of humor
Northern Iowan 110:52, p.4
Kelly Boon gave a presentation on Creativity, Humor and Other Stuff (CHAOS) in Lang Hall Auditorium. Boon encouraged people to use laughter and creativity to deal with stressful situations; photo.
38 The Second City incites laughter at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Northern Iowan 110:8, p.4
Second City, the world's largest improvisation and sketch comedy school, put on a performance of "Happily Ever After" at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The show was sponsored by the Campus Activities Board; photo.
39 Half-Masted hosts Gorilla Theater
Northern Iowan 108:47, p.7
Actors perform scenes that are completely fictional. The group split into two teams for competition. The result was laughter and applause; photo.
40 UNI Sketch turns unused channel into high-energy student run television show
Northern Iowan 108:37, p.7
Classy college humor combined with high energy describes Sketch. Rob Bauer and Taran Goecke founded the program. The show appears on Wednesday evenings every three weeks; photo.
41 Don't be that guy
Northern Iowan 108:25, p.4
Bad jokes and sucking up to the professor are not looked upon with favor among fellow classmates. Class participation can be taken to the extreme; photo.
42 Broken Lizard Comedy Group comes to Jokers
Northern Iowan 108:24, p.6
Finale of fall tour brings group to the Cedar Valley. Two of the members were creators of the "Super Troopers". The show is billed as fun, rowdy, and one that college students would like.
43 Hatin' on sitcoms
Northern Iowan 108:18, p.4
Today's generation seems to identify with the characters in present day sitcoms such as "Big Bang Theory" and "Two and a Half Men". The poor dialogue and ridiculous setups seem to click in their brains.
44 Stand-up comedian Lewis Black to perform 'In God We Rust' at UNI
Northern Iowan 107:33, p.2
Performing to sold out audiences is normal for this comedian. He appears on television regularly. Black will perform at the Gallagher-Bluedorn PAC.
45 Comedian Tom Green to perform at Joker's Comedy Night Club
Northern Iowan 107:32, p.3
Interview with MTV comedian prior to his appearance in Cedar Falls; photo.
46 Campus Activates Board hosts comedy night
Northern Iowan 107:23, p.6
Adam Grabowski and Cristela Alonzo held the crowd in their hands during comedy night.
47 'Half-Masted' to perform improv comedy at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2010:110, p.1
The troupe is instructed and directed by Doug Shaw, a professor of mathematics, and includes a group of students, alumni, and members of the community. They also do private shows and seminars throughout Iowa.
48 Half-Masted recruits members for the new semester
Northern Iowan 106:31, p.8
The Cedar Valley's improvisation troupe has thrived under the direction of Doug Shaw. Many look forward to their show at the end of each semester. The group also participates in seminars, private shows, and workshops; photo.
49 Sienkiewiez takes on South Park's anti-semitism and offensive humor; Emmy-nominated screenwriter and documentarian to visit UNI
Public Relations News Release 2009:246, p.1
Matt Sienkiewicz has spoken and written on issues of racial and ethnic stereotyping in the long-running Comedy Central cartoon "South Park." He will share his thoughts on these issues and show his latest documentary film to kick-off his visit.
50 Is there Anything Really Wrong with Offensive Humor?
Public Relations News Release 2009:246, p.1
As a follow-up to Sienkiewicz's lecture and the recent protest against bias-related incidents at UNI, a panel discussion will take place at noon in Baker Hall. Harry Brod, Melissa Heston, and Doug Shaw, will serve as discussion leaders.