Newspapers

Newspapers

Newspapers provide articles each day about current events and are a good source for local information.

Newspapers, like journals and magazines, are called "periodicals" because they are published regularly, or periodically.

Use a Newspaper

  • to find current information about international, national and local events
  • to find editorials, commentaries, expert or popular opinions

Examples

  • Wall Street Journal
  • New York Times
  • Lake Charles American Press

You can find newspapers in print or microfilm format, or on the Web as electronic newspapers.