1. TikTok
While TikTok may not be the most reliable place to receive news and information, the platform offers a convenient way to stay up to date in the world's happening. If I were looking for information to use in an academic setting, this is not the platform I would use, however, the platform offers an entertaining way to deliver news as videos are kept short, straight to the point, and easy to understand. Based off of algorithm, the platform will display news stories that have a commonality of my interests, even when I am not actively searching for it. When I stumble across a news story that intrigues me on this platform, I will go into deeper research on another platform.
2. Instagram
Similarly to TikTok, Instagram offers connivence as a source. Instagram also has an algorithm to suggest news stories that pertain to my interests and relevance in my life, while also being able to provide further information through texts. This source specifically appeals to me through captivating visuals to help support texts, but is also not the most reliable of sources.
3. 06880
Where Westport meets the world
The 06880 is a blog created and kept up to date by a local resident in my hometown, Westport CT. The blog offers information about what is happening locally back home. The source provides me with current and relevant information that directly impacts my everyday. This also allows me to stay connected to my home while away at school. Coming from a small town, the events that take place there are not normally significant enough to make any bigger news sources making this platform unique outlet on niche topics that only truly effect those locally to the area.
While I don't typically find myself scrolling through New York Times' articles, when I find myself in a situation where I need relevant and reliable news, this source is my go to. Sometimes I find these traditional news sources difficult to comprehend, but this one offers concise and relevant information on a website that is easy to navigate.
5. My Roommates
This is my favorite source of news. Sometimes personally, especially when I'm too busy to be on social media, I tend to miss out on hearing about some big things happening in the news. My roommates each have their own individual interests and listening to them talk about current events that interests them the most has been a way for me to diversify my knowledge of whats happening in the world. In these conversations, I am able to hear a concise background of what's happening in terms that are easy to understand and then their own personal views and opinions to go along with it. This also starts conversation to hear other viewpoints as well as opens the floor to additional information others have gathered. As my personal relationships are my most valued form of communication, this offers me an exciting and engaging way to take in information.
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