Colin Jost cracks up CWRU

Noah Henriques Staff Writer Shivangi Nanda Copy Editor

Classes, clubs, jobs and research— the stressors just seem to pile up at Case Western Reserve University, and sometimes we need some gut-busting laughs to help us forget about our endless responsibilities. The CWRU community got this reprieve last Friday, March 24 at the annual Spring Comedian event hosted by the University Program Board (UPB). Last year, students enjoyed a performance from famed comedian and actor Jimmy O’Yang. This year, UPB stepped up their game and brought Saturday Night Live’s (SNL) Weekend Update star Colin Jost and SNL rookies Marcello Hernandez and Molly Kearney to Severance Hall. Their unique stand-up styles made for a dynamic and entertaining show.

First up was Hernandez, a proud alumni of nearby John Carroll University and Miami, Florida native. His laid-back attitude was reminiscent of the typical college student, with an outfit to match: a backwards hat, a shortsleeved Cleveland baseball jersey and jeans. His vibe immediately connected him with the audience, and he continued to hit it off with jokes that centered around his life as a biracial born to a “horny 5’ 6” Dominican dad” and a “hard-working Cuban mom,” a topic that resounded well with CWRU’s diverse student body. Transitioning into stories from his own college experiences, Hernandez regaled how Miami’s Hispanic neighborhoods were a far cry from the white college campus in Ohio. Two of his most memorable stories recounted a hilarious misunderstanding with his white ex-girlfriend mid-coitus and the time he showed off his native Spanish fluency in a college class. Coupled with an engaging stage presence, Hernandez’s stories packed a comedic punch like that of any seasoned professional—and he certainly didn’t give the audience a moment of rest.

Up next was Kearney, the first nonbinary comedian to be featured on SNL.

Continue reading on page 4 biomedical engineering program. The collaborative efforts of these two student groups address public health concerns in Uganda through anthropological methods and sustainable engineering solutions.

GHDC currently has five ongoing projects: medical waste management, pulse oximetry for infants, a vaccine carrier and backpack for vaccine outreach and DMPA-SC packaging. Every spring break, students from both MAK and CWRU cooperatively conduct field research in rural Uganda, where design teams for each project gain feedback and exchange ideas about new directions and where to find more comprehensive solutions.

DMPA-SC, which stands for subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, is a self-injectable contraceptive that protects against pregnancy for three months. Developed by Pfizer Inc. under the brand name Sayana Press, the drug is delivered through the BD Uniject injection system, a device that was originally developed by PATH.