The document summarizes the history and evolution of newspapers from their origins in Renaissance Europe to their modern form developed in the post-World War II era. It discusses newspapers' roles in informing the public and providing advertising. Major newspapers in the US are listed as examples. The impact of the digital age is outlined, including automated production and the ability to update stories digitally. Future issues raised include limited space, economic challenges from fewer paper sales as more content is accessed online for free.

1. Newspapers Kathy Garner Damarcio McCoy LexiLutsky Alaina Boyden

2. History In Renaissance Europe, handwritten newsletters Evolved into printed media in Germany in the 1400s First successively published paper was The Weekly News (1622) First appeared in America in 1690 1850 census logged 2526 titles Modern newspaper developed in the WWII era http://www.historicpages.com/nprhist.htm

3. Roles/Functions Provide a service that notifies the public of current events or other topics of interest Provide advertising, entertainment, and knowledge

4. Key Players/Examples Central Newspapers established by Eugene C. Pulliam. Dow Jones & Co. is internationally recognized The Wall Street Journal USA Today The New York Times Los Angeles Times The Washington Post Daily News

5. Impact from Digital Age Production systems are automated Ability to update stories till press time News managers can create supplemental and special editions to generate advertizing revenue Computer edits instead eliminating the need of physical editor Bringing extra costs to keep up with technology, as a result… THE MEDIUM IS DYING!!!!!!! 

6. Future Issues Everybody wants representation, limited space makes this difficult Economy effects quality by people not having money, thus not buying newspapers, thus newspapers have inadequate funding Contributing to the decrease in funding, most people get their newspaper online for free, decreasing funding

7. Questions, comments, concerns?