Reasons to Read the Newspaper

An article a day will help a student several ways:

• by making her aware of current events which allows for some timely essay topics
• by practicing reading, she learns to analyze details, and this results in an
• increase in word power, and an
• appreciation of good writing

Most students do not get their news from newspapers. But they should try. There is no downside to reading the New York Times. It may not be cool, but the benefits outweigh the perception