This 955-word essay argues that television is the most important source of news for young people today. It defines young people as those between their late teens and early 30s, known as Generation Y. The essay supports this claim from the perspectives of accessibility, informativeness, and reliability of television as a news medium for young people. It presents evidence from multiple studies and reports that television has the broadest worldwide coverage and lowest rates of inaccessibility among young people. Additionally, television is seen as informative in clearly presenting important news concisely and enabling viewers to stay well-informed. Young people also view television as one of the most trustworthy news sources due to its legal protections and ability to accurately report current events