In society today there are more ways than ever before for one to obtain the most current news. These various information sources, otherwise known as mediums, when thought of in their entirety are termed "the media." Media is defined as a channel or system of communication, information, or entertainment. Historically, it was the character of the technology that drove a particular medium, which determined its role in society. The newspaper, being limited by the slow paced nature of the printing process, was thus used most frequently and effectively in defining historical context. Television on the other hand, defined by its unique ability to relay images quickly lent itself to speed, in turn becoming a source of "late-breaking" news that the newspaper could not provide. Nevertheless, as the landscape of media technology continues to change, big business becomes further entwined with the portrayal of news thus causing the lines...