How other 621 students have defined news

News is...

...the presentation of current events that raises awareness of various happenings on a local, national or international scale.

...information that is relevant to members of society, be it encompassing or regulated to smaller groups; information about daily, past, or future events.

...the constant events that occur around the world. It is information that is useful and sometimes irrelevant. It is what is going on in our lives.

...actions or ideas that effect in some way or strike common interests throughout a broad range of individuals. News also informs people by teaching or giving opinions on topics and basically is a way to expose various opinions or ideas.

...the portrayal of important information about the world around us delivered by means of text or spoken words.

...information gathered to educate readers. It is used to sell product, report events, or share stories. News is essential for expression and the freedom to respond to the world we live in.

...a report on pertinent events and information, local or otherwise.

...the single-most important factor in terms of history because without it there is no past, present, future. It also is informal, crucial, and necessary for our survival as humans.

...any new event that has significance to society or the human experience.

...information delivered to the public in any medium. It has some sort of impact with all who hear it and warrants some sort of discussion over its impact in everyday life.

...stories of events or current subjects of interest that have value, significance, impact, or relevance to any number of individuals or groups.

...information that is relevant to any demographic, consisting of constant updates to stories and basically anything that can teach others.

...the truthful answer to the questions who, what, when, where, and how.

...current events happening globally or locally that affect society in minor or major ways. It's used for light entertainment or for serious matters.

...anything that a group of people finds noteworthy enough to be reported (in some way, shape or form) to another person or group of people.

...news is any item that informs consumers about something previously unknown to them; or any media formatted to general specifications which apply to "news."

...events or activities that happen. Usually it is something considered important to a wide group of people, either because it influences their lives or addresses their beliefs.

...what is going on in the world around us, be it politics, wars, natural disasters, or something as simple as a grand opening of a store. Ourselves and people we know or people we don't know are what make the news.

...news isn't just something you report or say. I believe it has to be something you feel. If you aren't interested in a story or don't have yourself fully invested in it 100 percent, then that comes across to your audience.

...information and knowledge. While there are many different areas of news, some that may seem more important, it is the understanding of all aspects of news that makes an informed person.

...A representation of current events, recent stories, and interesting people that are regarded as valuable or important to report.

...informing the people in an interesting or creative tone about current events.

...recent information on any subject that would interest an audience (whatever size) and can be communicated through written or spoken word.

...something that occurs that grabs the interest of people. It is something that is out of the ordinary and deserves attention.

...the analysis and reporting of events that occur which may have an impact in the day-to-day lives of some people.

...the voice in the community that portrays information about what is happening in society. People are educated by stories and often emotionally moved from reading and learning about others' experiences.

...the collection of information on a certain event, person or subject translated into a language that draws both appeal and understanding to the public.