While some students are entertained by less-than-appropriate comedy, others are taking a clean approach by putting on a free, clean comedy show called Outlaw Comedy.

Outlaw Comedy, which will make its second appearance on the Downtown campus in two years on Feb. 25, is a clean comedy show put on by Downtown Programming Activities Board, Taylor Place Residential Hall Association and Hope Christian Church.

PAB representative and criminal justice freshman Carlyn Shepp said her role is to make sure the visions of the church and PAB come together and hopes the final product is something students will enjoy.

“I’m responsible for incorporating the feelings of students in the decisions we make,” Shepp said.

PAB and RHA are splitting the costs of the event with the church and received $11,730 from the Associated Students of Arizona State University Downtown in November.

Leaders at the comedy show are trying to involve students in other ways, like Taylor Place’s Funniest Face Contest, where residents were invited to have their picture taken while making a funny face.

Hope Christian Church Campus Coordinator Jason Shaffery said leaders received 132 submissions. A group of community assistants from Taylor Place will be narrowing the selection down to five finalists and at the show, students can vote for the winner among the five finalists.

Shaffery said last year’s show was successful, with more than 300 people in attendance. Hope Christian Church is able to provide a free show for students through private funding, he said.

“Our vision is to connect students through comedy to faith and have a fun, entertaining event, that’s full of life,” he said.

Hope Christian Church production coordinator Ricky Ruedaflores said students are often interested in different groups of people, but don’t get around to looking for them.

“I think it’s important that we provide opportunities like this on campuses and allow students a chance to see what’s out there, outside of their normal activities,” Ruedaflores said.

Shepp, who is Jewish, said even though the event is being run by a church, she doesn’t think Christianity will be a big part of the show.

“I don’t think the show will revolve around it,” she said. “I think it really will be for everyone, at least that’s what I am hoping for. I also don’t think the lack of vulgarity will matter either. If the comedians are here to make people laugh, I think their presentation is what will really count.”

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