HUMOR
The Sniff provides comic relief for campus

In journalism, we pride ourselves on credibility, accuracy and usefulness.
But sometimes even staunch, news-type people enjoy a good laugh.

The Sniff unarguably has a unique tone that sets its publication apart from others. Free from administrative oversight, the newsletter pokes fun of campus figures and the daily happenings of the university.

The authors, who have chosen to remain anonymous, admit they are not criticizing but rather challenging the “tunnel-vision” outlook that is apparent on campus. This outlooks happens when people are unaware or don’t care what happens outside their world and their country, the authors said.

And you know what? They’re right.

Tests, term papers, appointments. It’s easy to become overwhelmed in an environment like college where there is always something that needs to be done and something else that has to be put on hold because our calendars are splitting at the seems.

With a circulation of 500, the creators of The Sniff have provided a differing viewpoint to students on a shoe-string budget. They have shown to students and other departments that a publication can be put together that challenges popular belief and the status quo.

Way to go. In a world where forums and meetings seem so real and pressing, it’s good to have someone remind us that there are people and views outside of our pressing schedules.

Humor is a universal language, and The Sniff communicates a needed message.

Now if only we could be so clever.

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