Stay Current with Free Access to Online Newspapers

Staying informed about current events expands your background knowledge, enabling you to communicate effectively on a range of topics and construct well-reasoned arguments in your writing. Being aware of global and societal issues fosters a deeper understanding of the world and different perspectives, enriching your overall learning experience.  Being informed allows you to engage in intelligent and thought-provoking discussions, impressing others and expanding your network.  By accessing diverse sources and perspectives, you can develop your own well-informed views rather than simply accepting opinions from others. 

The Library has site licenses available for all students, faculty, and staff for these widely-read and influential publications. Click on the links given for instructions to connect or to create your personal account. 

• The Atlantic, a magazine offering a wide range of articles on politics, foreign affairs, business, culture, technology, and science, as well as a variety of fiction, poetry, and essays.

• The Economist, a British news and current affairs journal that publishes stories on topics that include economics, business, geopolitics, technology and culture. 

• The New York Times, an American daily newspaper based in New York City. The New York Times covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews. As one of the longest-running newspapers in the United States, the Times serves as one of the country's newspapers of record. You will also have access to NYT games, cooking, and more. 

• The Times and the Sunday Times (London): a historic British national newspaper published in London, founded in 1785. It is often called the "paper of record" for the UK due to its reputation for serious journalism and extensive coverage of public life, business, and world affairs. 

• The Wall Street Journal, a U.S.-based global news organization and a leading authority on business and financial news, though it also covers U.S. and world news, politics, technology, arts, and more. 

• The Washington Post, a major American daily newspaper founded in 1877 and based in Washington, D.C., with a particular focus on national politics and government. The Post provides in-depth coverage on a wide range of topics, including politics, national news, climate, and technology