Philosophy & Religion

False News is a type of journalism with the goal to deliberately misinform or spread hoaxes through print, broadcast, and social media. “False news” is not the news you disagree with. There is an intent present to mislead for financial, political, or malicious gain. As the term "fake news" has become politicized, try not to use it in regard to misinformation.

The ability to tell accurate news from false news is an important skill that you'll use your entire life. The Evaluating False News and Misinformation LibGuide will give you valuable insight in telling fact from fiction online.

Here you will find recommendations for databases that provide access to modern newspapers.

In the Historical Newspaper LibGuide, you will find information on finding historical newspapers at MSU Libraries and beyond. 

Newspapers, newsletters, and other periodicals from Mississippi organizations are located in the Special Collections Department on third floor of the library. For help with accessing these titles, contact Special Collections: (662) 325-7679, or sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.

Other newspapers in microfilm can be found in the Educational Resources Center on the 2nd floor.