Humor in Journalism

During spring 2024, an inaugural course, COMM 498, focused on humor in journalism — 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.

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

New York Times masthead text

April 01, 2024

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

Aerial view of Beaver Stadium

April 01, 2024

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

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