A returning alumnus and four student comedian groups will finish off the school year with comedy on Tuesday.

Alum Lenze Davis, students Seth Origitano, Ryan Wood, Josh Cahill and the improv comedy group Hello Dali will give the last comedy show during “UB Laughin’ Comedy Variety Show.”

The show will take place at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in 7th Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Shauna Miller, the comedy coordinator for the University Board, said the band Operation Righteous Cowboy Lightning will be performing during the show.

Miller said the band does a lot of funny songs that will entertain the audience.

The title of the event, “UB Laughin’ Comedy Variety Show,” emphasizes how a wide variety of performers will entertain the audience, Miller said.

“It’s really a showcase of student talents,” she said.

Miller said it is important to show what the students are able to do.

“It’s all about the student having a good time,” Miller said.

Miller said she thinks comedy is a great talent.

“I think comedy is a unique talent,” Miller said. “Stand up comedians don’t just go up and do their thing, it takes a lot of time to plan out what you want to say and how they want to say it.”

Miller said students should come out and support other students.

“I think it’s important to showcase students’ talents,” Miller said. “That’s why we usually have student openers.”

Miller said she likes seeing student comedians and hearing their humor.

“It’s just another way to show the students that we care about the students and feel like they should get a chance to showcase what they are good at,” Miller said.

Miller said she hopes students come out to support the comedians because it helps the performers.

“It’s important to show other students what they do is important, even by coming out to a show and enjoying yourself,” Miller said. “It shows them that they can perform and they are funny.”

Miller said she thinks everyone will enjoy the show.

“The variety of the show offers something for everyone,” Miller said. “Anyone who has a sense of humor will enjoy at least one of these performers.”

Miller said with finals coming around, it is important to take a break from the stress.

“I really hope people don’t think ‘it’s the final week and I have a lot to do’ and don’t come,” Miller said. “This is a great break from that.”

Miller said it is unhealthy to stay stressed and that students need to take the mental break.

“What better way to distress from studying and papers and everything else then coming out and laughing and enjoying yourself,” Miller said.

Samantha McDaniel can be reached at 581-2812 or slmcdaniel@eiu.edu.