If you’re looking for a good laugh, USC’s got you covered. Our institution’s ever-expanding comedy scene is one of the standout parts of the university, which hosts a plethora of sketch comedy, improv, and stand-up groups. Among these is the brand-new 3/5 Comedy, founded by Black students as an effort to uplift and promote underrepresented voices in comedy circles.

By: Danielle Collins ‘20

Need an end-of-the-semester pick me up? Head over to The Suspenders show this weekend and laugh ‘til you drop! The Suspenders is USC’s sketch comedy troupe, and the show will feature original skits written, produced, and performed by USC students. Tickets can be reserved here. Keep reading for an inside look inside The Suspenders!

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

Between you and me, I’ve had a pretty rough day. This morning my laptop refused to turn on and since then, I’ve been rather bitter. (Please learn from my mistakes and back up your computers!) Also, s/o to the Laptop Loaner Program for enabling me to write this post. There’s one person who is getting me through these dark and stress-filled times. No, not my mom. Although she’s a constant source of comfort. It’s John William “Will” Ferrell. With Springfest shut down before the headliners and the USC administration forcing Lil Bill’s Bike Shop to move off campus, many USC students, myself included, have been feeling disappointed and frustrated as of late. (Sign the petition to show how much Lil Bill and his shop mean to this campus)! There’s one person who won’t let us down, one person who will always be our ‘Buddy,’ one person willing to be our Anchor(man) when our metaphorical ship veers off course. And that person is Will Ferrell: USC’s 2017 commencement speaker!

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

Many people have compared the presidential election debates this year to reality television.

By: AnnaLiese Burich ‘17

Any comedic actor will tell you that if you are at all interested in comedy, then you should try improv. It doesn’t matter whether you want to act in comedies, write for comedies, or maybe even just watch comedies, but forcing yourself to think on your feet helps improve your craft.