Homecoming Comedy Show

Video and Story by: Britany Ruby

Students had high hopes for this year’s Homecoming Comedy Show hosted by Black United Students. Both students from Kent State and people in the community started lining up outside the doors as early as 7 p.m. When the doors opened at 8 p.m., the line was wrapped around the hallway and people hurried to get good seats to the free show.

The comedic line up consisted of: Queen Aishah, Benji Brown, Finesse Mitchell, and headliner Aries Spears. The audience wouldn’t stop laughing. Each comedian including host Aishah did a stand up routine that touched on topics such as: sex, race, and politics.
The joy of laughter helped patrons overlook racy subjects. Remember, as Aries Spears said “Everyone has an opinion”.

The night ended with Aries Spears's rendition of what he says would be one of his favorite hip-hop songs; an LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, DMX, and Jay-Z collaboration.
Ending with a standing ovation for the comedians and Black United Students, the show was indeed a success.