Humor in Journalism

During spring 2025, a journalism course, COMM 498, focused on humor and parody in the field — a time-honored tradition used by pundits to skewer the powerful and point out quirks in society around them. This is a sampling of their satire and related work for the class.

April 01, 2025

Willard Preacher to step down, embark on new journey

Exterior sign for Bill Pickle's Tap Room

April 01, 2024

Study finds that drinking on weeknights is good for college students

April 01, 2024

State College mayor proclaims Greek Life Awareness Week

Big yellow jellyfish moves through the water

April 01, 2025

Scientists create a jellyfish that can text – a revolutionary leap in ocean communication

April 01, 2025

Penn State to Introduce pilot program for sale of alcohol at University Park campus

Beaver Stadium under the lights with fireworks

April 01, 2025

Penn State football fans so loud seismologists mistake White Out for an earthquake — again

April 01, 2024

New York Times to shut down news department in favor of games

April 01, 2025

Four point line to be added NBA

April 01, 2024

Humor in Journalism

Willard Preacher to step down, embark on new journey

Study finds that drinking on weeknights is good for college students

State College mayor proclaims Greek Life Awareness Week

Scientists create a jellyfish that can text – a revolutionary leap in ocean communication

Penn State to Introduce pilot program for sale of alcohol at University Park campus

Penn State football fans so loud seismologists mistake White Out for an earthquake — again

New York Times to shut down news department in favor of games

Four point line to be added NBA

Beaver Stadium’s renovation includes changing from grass to artificial turf

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