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With internet reshaping the way news is being distributed, newspapers today seem like something of the past. The use of technology and the role it plays in the way we get our news seems to be the real news.
What used to be the main source for news - the newspaper - is now sharing its title with the new-aged technology.
Since the birth of the internet, news has found a way to connect millions of readers to issues, which without the internet, may have been unexplored. It is because of these changes that newspaper pioneers such as the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune are feeling the cold shoulder.
Political Science major Ashley Dawson states, "Things change with time, and newspaper companies are feeling that change with the internet." Dawson also adds, "Either newspapers change with the times or they may be left in the dust."
But as convenient as it is for people to check their computer for news, the reliability that the information holds can pose a question of authenticity.
From events of a historic president, to the worst tragedy ever on United States soil (9/11), to some, owning a copy of a newspaper is like owning the ultimate hard copy to today's history.
Issues made evident before the age of the internet included:
• Watergate Scandal
• Pentagon Papers
• President Nixon & Iran-Contra Affair
• President Clinton's Whitewater Scandal
Since the internet is preference of newsworthiness, student Sonia Barragon states, "The net lacks the secure feeling of knowing the information is legitimate or not."
And while some may argue the eco-friendly remark of saving trees, a lot of newspapers today are processed using recycled paper amongst other materials.
While some agree that newspapers are winding down, the longevity across many generation of school campuses still hold its presence to the areas where newspapers are resourceful and inexpensive.
With that being said, campuses as well as news corporations are finding new ways to connect readers (old and new) to the demand of today's technology driven society, such as going online themselves, providing readers a newsworthy experience through stories, blogs, and streaming video.
Having internet available on her phone, Broadcasting and Photography major Lashandra Jenkins expresses, "I'm always on the go with being a mother, a wife, and a college student. So it's easy for me to look on my phone."
What effect does a society driven by technology have on the students of Chaffey College? Keeping up with the times, the gap between readers who prefer online rather than paper has been filled due to the addition of the online edition of the paper at www.chaffeybreeze.com.
Along with the times comes a new perspective on reporting the news. With rapid changes happening in today's technology, what's here today may be gone tomorrow.
If it isn't already apparent, morning coffee may need to find a new friend on the breakfast table.
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