LibGuides: Soc 211: Introduction to Sociology: News Sources

Current Events

The Library has access to thousands of news publications and sources worldwide. For a more comprehensive list of Reed Library's newspaper holdings and subscriptions, see Newspapers guide.

Access World News (1985 - present) This link opens in a new window
Full-text articles from over 2,600 U.S. and international newpapers, including the Oregonian and other regional papers. Includes Selected wire services, radio and television transcripts.
Nexis Uni (formerly LexisNexis Academic) This link opens in a new window
Nexis Uni features news, business, and legal sources from LexisNexis. A good source for current articles in major newspapers and for looking up information about companies, industries, and countries.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window
Full text of historical newspapers, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and Boston Globe. Also includes historical black newspapers including the Chicago Defender, the Los Angeles Sentinel, the New York Amsterdam News, and the Pittsburgh Courier. Coverage varies but generally starts in the 1800s. Issues include the complete paper, cover-to-cover, with full-page and article images in easily downloadable PDF format.