The Feather takes time out of Homecoming week to dive into the importance of news engagement on national News Engagement Day, Oct. 2.

There are so many different platforms to receive news off of. Some of the platforms include online sources, mobile, television, radio and most traditionally, printed newspapers. But with so many technological means of reading news, are printed newspapers loosing their demand?

Journalism.org states that about four-in-ten Americans often get news online. A survey conducted in 2016 shows 5% of people in the 18-29 age group receive news form printed newspapers. On the other hand, people in the age group of 65+ receive 48% of their news from printed newspapers.

In 2016 a study showed that only two-in-ten U.S. adults often get news from print newspapers. This number has decreased from 27% in 2013.

People who prefer reading news are likely to receive 10% of their news from television, 59% from online, 4% radio, and 27% from print. Even in the case of reading preference, people are more likely to read news online rather than in printed papers.

The Feather shares school and community news through social media as well as the online newspaper. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to stay updated with day-to-day FC announcements and classroom activities.

The Feather shares campus and community news through social media as well as our online newspaper. Follow us Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to stay updated on the times-and-life of FC, as well as campus announcements.

News Engagement Day was founded by Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), Oct.7, 2014 to help people regain interest for news.

Be sure to check out sophomore journalist Addison Schultz‘s article, News Engagement Day recognizes the importance of news involvement, to read more about News Engagement Day. Also check out our NED video, News Engagement Day 2018, highlighting senior editors Kamryn Schultz, Alexander Rurik and Samuel Cross.

Your voice is important to us. How will you engage in the news today? Where do you get your news from? Let us know in the comments down below!

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