LibGuides: COMM 245: 001, Argumentation: Akron Beacon Journal & National Newspapers

The Akron Beacon Journal and Newspaper Databases

Akron Beacon Journal Digital Archive This link opens in a new window
A simple and convenient way to access Akron Beacon Journal in a digital format. Retrieve, view, print and save digitized images of the Akron Beacon Journal pages and articles.
Access World News Research Collection This link opens in a new window A news collection (including the Akron Beacon Journal), explore issues and events at the local, regional, national and international level. Its diverse source types include print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos. Use it to explore a specific event or to compare a wide variety of viewpoints on topics such as politics, business, health, sports, cultural activities and people.
Factiva This link opens in a new window Note: To access off campus connect via VPN. Instructions for setting up the VPN.  Only 5 users can use this database at a time. If you receive an error  message saying that the login is in use, please try accessing the database again later. Please contact us if you experience persistent difficulties.Financial data including stock quotes, company comparisons, financial snapshots, SEC filings, interactive charting, and historical market information. Includes full-text Wall Street Journal (1979 - present), New York Times (1980 - present), Washington Post, Newsweek, Business Week, Forbes, and Fortune.
Newspaper Source This link opens in a new window Note: The interface for all EBSCO databases will be updated in June 2025. Preview the new interface for this database. For more information about the change, visit the EBSCO new interface page.Provides cover-to-cover full-text access to many U.S. and international newspapers.

Daily Newspapers via Gale and the Points of View Reference Source (selected newspapers)

The Chicago Tribune (2013 - present)
1. Click on "Connect to resource (UA network users only)" 2. Then, click on the "Points of View Reference Source" link to search within the newspaper or select a specific year/issue.
Los Angeles Times (1970 - present)
1. Click on "Connect to resource (UA network users only)" 2. Then, click on the "Points of View Reference Source" link to search within the newspaper or select a specific year/issue.
The Washington Post (2014 - present)
1. Click on "Connect to resource (UA network users only)" 2. Then, select either the "Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints" or the "Gale In Context: Biography" link to search within the newspaper or select a specific year/issue.

Daily Newspapers via the Factiva platform (selective newspapers)

The New York Times (1997 - present)
The Wall Street Journal (1997 - present)
The Washington Post (1977 - present)
1. Click on "Connect to resource (UA network users only)" 2. Then, click on "Factiva Academic"

Search for Online Access

Important: There can be a delay between when an article is published on the newspaper article website and when it appears in the various library databases. Ask a librarian to get help in locating specific articles.

COMM 245: 001, Argumentation

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The Akron Beacon Journal and Newspaper Databases

Daily Newspapers via Gale and the Points of View Reference Source (selected newspapers)

Daily Newspapers via the Factiva platform (selective newspapers)

Search for Online Access