What is news? What is media?

News and the media are two essential aspects of our society, not only in the United States but also all over the world. The two areas of media communication are what allow people to obtain information regarding the goings on in different parts of the world; it connects us all. News in my perspective is acknowledged as the tangible information that we hear about daily, it's the actual events and stories that keep the public up to date. News comes in the form of the daily weather report, local news, or even celebrity gossip on E!. Being informed of the news is something people seem to take for granted as part of our every day lives without realizing how monotonous it has become. With that being said, media is any method of choice whether it's television, radio, magazine, etc; that filters the news into the eye of the public. Media is an evolving form of communication, keeping journalists on their toes, which goes hand and hand with the rapid development of news in this day and age. With out these tools, the world would have no knowledge of foreign affairs; communication between nations and people would be slim. I personally believe that society is so dependent on the media in regards to obtaining knowledge, that due to its versatility and ability to evolve, media will be a lasting form of communication.