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Mission: Implausible!

2/3/16

  Top Secret Agent Karen is on a mission to save the world, and she needs your help. Join her on her quest during Mission: Implausible!, an interactive comedy performance taking place Feb. 11–13 at 8 p.m. in the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center.

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'Men Are From Mars - Women Are Fom Venus LIVE!' at The Pullo Center Nov. 7

9/18/14

“Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!,” the one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up comedy starring Peter Story, takes to the stage at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at Penn State York on Friday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $40 at The Pullo Center Box Office, charge by phone at (717) 505-8900, or online at http://pullocenter.yk.psu.edu. Penn State York students can purchases one ticket at the special price of $20.

Comedian Moss looks to bring laughs, cultural understanding Feb. 6

1/11/13

Comedian and writer Preacher Moss will present his "End of Racism" comedy tour at 7 p.m. Feb. 6, in the auditorium of Penn State Beaver's Student Union Building. The event is free and open to the public.

Bryant Reginald Moss earned the nickname "Preacher" because of his imitations of the pastor at his family's church. Raised as a Christian in a Maryland suburb, he attended a local military academy and converted to Islam at age 20.

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Satire is shaping the next generation of American citizens

12/19/12

Satire has always played an important role in democracy, but a current group of television satirists are more influential than ever with American citizens, particularly younger ones, according to a Penn State researcher.

Sophia McClennen, professor of international affairs and comparative literature, said that Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, like Jonathan Swift and Benjamin Franklin before them, use satire and parody to poke fun at politics and society with the hope that the humor increases awareness and motivates change.

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Professor explores American culture through comedy's history

12/18/12

Jerry Zolten has researched humor for years - not a deep exploration of the physiological reaction that leads to a laugh, but rather what those chuckles say about us and the times we live in.

"It's like pouring hot water on flowers if you get too serious about this," said the associate professor of communication arts and sciences, and American studies at Penn State Altoona.

Nonetheless, Zolten's course "We Were What We Laughed At: A Cultural History Through Stand-up Comedy" isn't always a laughing matter, he said.

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Penn State York to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 12, 13

10/4/12

Penn State York will celebrate its second annual Homecoming Weekend on Oct. 12 and 13 with a variety of events, including a concert, reunions, a Life Lion helicopter landing and events for children. Activities are free and open to the public, unless otherwise indicated.

Velveeta, a popular State College retro rock band will be doing a one night performance as part of Penn State York's Homecoming Weekend activities. Attendees must be age 21 or older. Tickets are $15. This event is being sponsored by the Penn State York Alumni Society. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 online at www.yk.psu.edu/homecoming or send a check made payable to the Penn State Alumni Society , c/o Penn State York Alumni and Development Office, 1031 Edgecomb, Ave., York, PA 17403.

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