Getting news about the news online
Where to find it: Newseum – www.newseum.org
Who runs the site: The site is a companion to the Newseum, an
interactive museum of news located in Washington, D.C. It is
maintained by museum staff.
Who is likely to use the site: Newspaper buffs who want to find
out what is being covered in daily newsrooms across the country, or
anyone who wants to play trivia games or learn a bit about the
history of the field.
Getting news about the news online
Where to find it: Newseum – www.newseum.org
Who runs the site: The site is a companion to the Newseum, an interactive museum of news located in Washington, D.C. It is maintained by museum staff.
Who is likely to use the site: Newspaper buffs who want to find out what is being covered in daily newsrooms across the country, or anyone who wants to play trivia games or learn a bit about the history of the field.
Pros: One of the best features on the site is the front page gallery. Users can visit the site to see the pages of a variety of daily papers from across the United States. While many newspapers now have Web sites, it is rare to see the front page, which shows how stories and photos are played. It can show trends in the business, such as front page advertising and photo cut outs. The site offers articles on hot topics in the news as well.
The site also has some fun games, such as “Newsmania,” a trivia game that is updated regularly. It has a mix of current events, sports, entertainment and general knowledge questions.
Though many Americans take freedom of the press for granted, one of the features on the site is a memorial to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It is a great reminder that in many countries the idea that the public has the right to know what the government is up to is rare and that we in the United States should not forget we have that right.
Cons: Much of the Web site is focused on planning a trip to the museum so those who are not heading to Washington, D.C. may find those parts of it uninteresting. Skip the link about upcoming events, ticket purchases and where to shop and dine if a trip to the nation’s capital isn’t in the near future.
