Blog Post #1 Top Five News Sources

The definition of a news source varies from generation to generation...So what is it really? According to The International Journalism Handbook, a news source is "Any person, organization, or document that provides information to a journalist, including, but not limited to: Press releases, court filings or even a person who witnessed an event." Now, if you were to ask the older generations what a news source is, they would probably tell you "The daily newspaper, or the 5:00pm broadcast." However, since the rise of social media, news sources have become less traditional. Listed below are my top five news sources that I use and would recommend to anyone interested in diving deeper into current events.

1. The Wall Street Journal 

I recommend The Wall Street Journal to anyone actively seeking a job, curious about the job market, or passionate about finance and econometrics. According to the WSJ, they are "The definitive source for news and information through the lens of business, finance, economics and money." However, there is much more to the WSJ than finance and the job market." At first glance, the websites tab bar lets users choose from options revolving around tech, lifestyle, sports, etc. I believe the Wall Street Journal is a great everyday news outlet for the daily consumer.

2. TikTok 

Gen Z has turned to TikTok as a primary news source. While the app is seen as more entertainment based, traditional news outlets have started to grow a presence on the app, making the news information you are fed more legitimate. I recommend TikTok as a news source to anyone who enjoys visualizing their news in a short form video style. 

3. Google News

I highly recommend Google News for anyone that likes to have all of their information in one location. The site has articles from CNN, BBC, NYT and much more. I personally use Google News for all of my news information. 

4. Fox News

 

Fox News is one of the most used news outlets internationally. They are well known for their broadcast television as well as their digital articles. Fox News is a good channel to have on in the morning while you are getting ready to brush up on current events.

5. ESPN

I use ESPN for all of my sports news. As a sports media major, it is very important for me to stay up to date with current events in the sports world. ESPN makes it super easy to access any sport that you are interested in. One aspect of this source that I truly enjoy is their use of visuals and highlight reels. Dr. Smith, my communication law and ethics professor, states "The more visuals in a news source the better," proving the point that even if you are not a sports fanatic, ESPN makes their content engaging and easy to understand.