News and Information Resources Library Guide: Authoritative News & Information Sources

Enjoy looking at some of our titles in print here in the library. In addition to all of the articles that you can find in the databases, here is a list of some of the Current Event, Activism and News related magazines that you'll find on display in the Reading Room on the first floor of Jannes Library.

Find Resources in Jannes Library

Vote 411.org
 

Voter registration for Missouri residents (the dorms count)!  
Click here for Missouri election info. 

Voter registration for Kansas residents.

Click here for additional details on voting for Kansas residents.

• Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism

  Produces an annual "State of the Media" report. Includes statistics, analysis, and journalism resources.
• Poynter Institute

  A "global leader in journalism." Provides resources, tools and instruction for journalists and other media professionals and students.
• Reynolds Journalism Institute

  From the University of Missouri; the institute "works with citizens, journalists and researchers to strengthen democracy through better journalism".
• Journalism Pulitzer Prize winners

The New York Times - Established in 1851, the New York Times has the 2nd largest circulation in the United States.  The online version of this publication includes sections on international and national news, as well as science, arts, business, technology with multimedia and podcasts and more.

New York Times Group pass  Activate your digital access by authenticating with your KCAI credentials at this URL; then enjoy the full content of the NY Times for one year from any device at nytimes.com. Some restrictions apply; see library staff with questions.

The Washington Post - The Washington Post is one of the leading daily newspapers in the United States.  It is distinguished for political reporting.

KCUR 89.3 - KCUR is a local Kansas City news outlet.  KCUR programming can be found on FM radio station 89.3 as well as online.  Content includes local reporting as well as content from NPR, National Public Radio.

The Chronicle of Higher Education - The Chronicle of Higher Education is published every weekday and is the top destination for news, advice, and jobs for people in academe.  Based in Washington, D.C., The Chronicle has more than 70 writers, editors, and international correspondents.  This is a subscription based publication offering some free content.  

Jannes Library has access to Full-Text from 1999 to the present with a 30 day delay through our database subscription with Academic Search Elite.