New RPS late-night hang out hosts free event for students

Students in Foster Quad’s Gresham Dining Hall may hear howling tonight from the Hoosier Den. \nThe Den, which is the new late night social scene on-campus in the residence halls, is located next to the Gresham Dining Hall, and will be hosting the Comedy Caravan at 9:30 p.m. tonight.\nThe show will headline with Rob Busboom instead of Danny Browning, and feature Phil Kijak, an IU alumnus. \nThe Hoosier Den wanted to pick professional comedians who live in the area and know the in’s and out’s, such as Kijak. \nThe Comedy Caravan is a comedic talent company and includes professional and local performers. The group has been sponsored by the Union Board and is a frequent at Bear’s on Third Street. Students interested in the Comedy Caravan as fans or stand-up comedians are encouraged to stay after the show or join the Facebook group “IU Stand-Up Comedy”. \nSenior Meg Palm, representing the Hoosier Den, said they chose the Comedy Caravan because of the numerous amount of artists to chose from, along with the quality of service and performance from these artists. \nThe show is free for students. the Hoosier Den hosts various types of shows and events at no charge, including Coach Sampson’s Radio Show every Monday night during the basketball season. \nSome students enjoy the Comedy Caravan and plan to see the show. \n“I just opened my mailbox and there was a flyer,” said freshman Nick Tolson, who plans to attend the show. “I’ll go if it’s funny.”