The 'Shroom

The 'Shroom is a community-written and edited monthly newsletter associated with the Super Mario Wiki, a collaborative wiki dedicated to the Super Mario video game franchise. The newsletter serves as a platform for delivering the latest news, updates, and entertainment to members and readers of the Super Mario Wiki community. It has been in operation for over fifteen years, starting as a small community portal in 2006 and growing into a substantial project with a dedicated team of writers and contributors.

Key features of The 'Shroom include coverage of the latest news and statistics related to the Super Mario Wiki and its community, as well as a variety of sections such as humorous fake Super Mario stories, games and activities, multimedia, and detailed review and opinion pieces. The content is diverse and designed to cater to the interests of the Super Mario Wiki community.

The management of The 'Shroom is overseen by the 'Shroom Director, who is elected by the readers at the end of each year during the Director Election. The director leads the 'Shroom Core Staff, a team of trustworthy and capable users responsible for various aspects of the newsletter. The newsletter encourages community involvement, with an open invitation for readers to share their comments, suggestions, and ideas on the talk page. Additionally, those interested in contributing to the newsletter can apply for vacant sections listed on the sign-up page.

The 'Shroom has a rich history of directors, each serving a specific duration in the position. As of the provided information, the current director is Hooded Pitohui, who took office on January 21st, 2023. The newsletter has evolved over the years under the leadership of different directors, and it continues to maintain a strong community focus.