My Top 5 News Sources

BLOG POST 1: MY TOP 5 NEWS SOURCES

        

 As someone who usually likes to be in the know when it comes to many different mediums, I do see myself as someone who ingests a variety of news and information on a day-to-day basis. While I have used hundreds of different sources and sites to take in information, here are 5 that I'd say I visit the most frequently.

            1. ESPN

Despite me taking in news from all different mediums, my main expertise and knowledge comes in the sports department, where most important information can be found via ESPN, whether it's their network or their website. ESPN has been the leading source of sports content, usually being home to the biggest analysts and beat reporters, with names such as Adam Schefter and Jeff Passan being some of the highest volume producers of trending news, due to them being the first on many scoops in the sports world.

            2. Instagram

In the digital era, it has become incredibly to easily access all news through social media, and with most sources having an Instagram page as a resource, it is an incredibly valuable tool in receiving information, whether its full written stories on the app, or hyperlinks and video stories that help expose the viewer to more content through said source.

            3. TikTok

            Much like Instagram, TikTok has become a key source for media outlets as well as independent journalists to be able to push content out to the masses, with TikTok being far more video-based than Instagram. While TikTok is a solid source for news, I value Instagram higher due to TikTok being more prone to spreading misinformation, whereas Meta and Instagram warn before misinformation is spread on a wide-scale.

            4. Staten Island Advance/SIlive.com

While the first few sources are extremely helpful for bringing in widespread news in sports, politics, and everything in between, sometimes you just want to be in the know about your community, no matter how far away you are. For me, this is where the Staten Island Advance comes in, which is my source for all things going on at home, whether I'm there or here in High Point.

            5. X

X (formerly twitter) is a useful source, albeit a little niche for my needs when it comes to taking in news. Since its usually the first place to find a breaking scoop, with its helpful search bar and the sheer number of posts, it's pretty simple to use when looking for scoops in sports, and it's where all the big analysts and beat reporters do their dirty work.