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Journalism & Sports Media: Start Here

Stay Informed in 2025

The BYU Library provides free access several top sources for news and information, including:

The Atlantic (New, expanded access!)

  • Includes digital, print, and archival content.
  • For sign in help with TheAtlantic.com or The Atlantic app, see the instructions in the tab above.

The New York Times

The Wall Street Journal

  • Available via ProQuest. Updated daily. 

 

Looking for more options? Visit our news and newspaper databases.

TheAtlantic.com (Website access)

1. From TheAtlantic.com, select "Sign In."

 

2.  Scroll to "Accessing a group subscription?" and select "Sign in through your institution."

 

 

3. Search for and select "Brigham Young University Utah."

 

4. You will be directed to the campus central authentication service (CAS) for your netID and password, then redirected to TheAtlantic.com with full access. You will remain signed in unless you opt to sign out. 


 

App Access

1. Download the app and click the profile icon.

 

2. Select "Sign In."

 

3. Scroll to "Accessing a group subscription? Sign in through your institution."

 

4. Search for "Brigham Young University Utah" and click "Continue" to be directed to the campus central authentication service (CAS) screen to enter your netID and password. 

 

4. Unless you opt to sign out, you will remain signed in to The Atlantic app for future reading.

AP Stylebook Online

 

AP Stylebook: Searchable resource for writers and editors. Updated throughout the year. Online-only content: Ask the Editor, Topical Guides, Pronunciation Guide. 

Brainstorming Tool

Use the Gale OneFile Topic Finder to brainstorm topics, connections, and research ideas. Choose "tile" or "wheel" visualization formats. Scroll below your visualization to see journal and news articles on your selected topic.

                               

After you identify specific topics and subtopics, search for news articles in the database below: 

Find more news sources here.

Library Services

Along with this research guide, the Harold B. Lee Library has many services and resources for you to use, including:

  • Reserving a group study room
  • Scheduling an appointment with the Research and Writing Center
  • Interlibrary Loan
  • Books on Course Reserve
  • and many more!

Click the link below to see all the services the library offers!

https://lib.byu.edu/services/

Pro Tip for Remote Access: Log in to the Library Website

Log in to the library website for the best access to online resources. Look for the Login icon in the upper right corner. 

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