humor

‘Kamala is Brat’ and pop culture politics

Maybe people aren’t planning to vote for Kamala in November just because Charli XCX mentioned her once, but at what point could someone’s political world become so saturated with celebrity culture, Instagram posts, and TikTok trends that it’s hardly based on the actual campaign anymore?

| Contributing Writer

SoulCycle, Hasan Minhaj, and evangelical Christians: WashU hosts three lectures on religious parody

Washington University’s John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics hosted its third event in the four-part series “Reverent Irreverence: Parody, Religion and Contemporary Politics,” featuring a panel of academics whose work centers on the intersection between comedy and spirituality, Feb. 29.

| Staff Writer

Cast n’ Crew finds way to show off student talent through virtual showcase

Their Fall 2020 Showcase was a success, showcasing student talent and fortitude when performances are few and far between.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

Date a Wash. U. student (we’re all there is)

In our last issue, we highlighted an OkCupid analysis that ranked users from Washington University highest in confidence and dating message quality. We at Student Life are pleased that the sexual prowess of our fellow Wash. U. students is finally being recognized—it’s about time.

A proposal for the best college workout

As a college student, your number-one priority as a gym “bro” is to look good. Good enough to wear a tank top whenever, pull off 50 pushups at your next party or run shirtless through campus. Most of you probably think you have this under control, but perhaps, you’re feeling a bit uneducated. Here’s a five-step guide for achieving the perfect “bro bod.”

| Staff Columnist

Advice from the Sexy Fisherman: A guide to romance

For over 20 years, the Sexy Fisherman has been guiding people toward finding solutions to common issues, romantic or otherwise. The Sexy Fisherman is a human-ish counselor with an established practice in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Read the Sexy Fisherman’s advice to common problems and seek the support and kindfish you deserve.

Hannah Beilenson | Contributing Reporter

Sarah Vowell entertains with humor, history

“It’s a nice church; hopefully I won’t burst into flames,” Sarah Vowell said to a crowd of more than 200 upon taking the Graham Chapel stage Monday night.

| Contributing Reporter

Don’t skip class for ‘Hall Pass’

Perhaps the Farrelly brothers realize “There’s Something About Mary” will always eclipse their later efforts, but “Hall Pass” suggests they will never direct another good movie. The lame jokes, ridiculous circumstances and lack of humor burden the film as it sags throughout its runtime.

| Cadenza Reporter

Cadenza’s favorite Webcomics

It’s hard to say where newspaper comics will go in the next few years, but have you heard of this interweb thing? There are Webcomics all over the Internet, and, […]

Anca Parvulescu’s laughing matter

Washington University professor Anca Parvulescu, however, decided to investigate the background of laughter further and set out to explore why this freeing expression has a history of repression.

| Managing Editor

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