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
• St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Lovejoy Library has subscriptions to a large number of newspapers. Newspapers are available in print, microfilm, or electronic format. Current issues are available at the Circulation Desk.  Many newspapers have their own Internet sites.