Here you will find current news sources that Smith Students have access to. Some may require you to set up an account following the instructions provided here.
Ethnic NewsWatch [ProQuest] 1960+This link opens in a new windowFull text newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press.
New York TimesThis leads you to the New York Times Activation page, where you can create an account. By using your Smith email, you will be granted full access to The New York Times by the college.
The Washington PostOnce you follow this link, select sign up and create an account with your Smith email address. Once you're logged in, select your name in the top right, select Account Settings, then select My Subscriptions. Finally, select the Activate free digital access button.
Historical News
America's Historical Newspapers 1690-1922This link opens in a new windowCover-to-cover reproductions of hundreds of historic newspapers, based on the Brigham's History and Bibliography of American Newspapers series.
Boston Globe [ProQuest] 1872+ MLINThis link opens in a new windowFull text of all staff-written news stories, features, columns, and editorials with images.
Chicago Defender Historical [ProQuest] 1905-1975This link opens in a new windowOnline archive of articles, editorial cartoons, photographs, advertisements, etc. from this important African-American newspaper.
Republican (Springfield, MA) 1850-1987This link opens in a new windowPart of America's Historical Newspapers. To search just this title, click on Places of Publication / Massachusetts, then scroll to the Springfield listings (Springfield Republican, Springfield Union, etc.)