LYNDSAY STONEMedia Production: Top Five News Sources

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Top Five News Sources

Many Social Media platforms can be used as News Sources.

Tik Tok

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I downloaded TikTok when I was twelve years old. At first it was just a way for me to make and watch cringey content. Over the years, and especially when COVID hit, it became a huge source of information

on the outbreak. That was when I also started using TikTok as my way of keeping in touch with what is happening. To this day, I now even get actual News Clips from ABC News on my “For You Page.” A specific example was when the Cyclospora cases rose in Wake County, so I stopped buying my lettuce from there.

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Instagram

I don’t watch a lot of news in general. However, I use Instagram to keep me updated on what is going on in the ballet/dance world. Along with TikTok, it was also a way to keep me in touch with what is trending, which can also include lighthearted topics such as clothing. When I was a kid I used to be scared of watching the news channels because I was convinced it talked about too many “scary” things.

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Youtube

I love watching YouTube while I am getting ready for bed or really doing anything. I could directly watch live news on YouTube TV if I wanted to. Still, I like to click on videos that pop up. I will sometimes get recommendations to click on certain News stories that were posted on YouTube. Whatever is more convenient with me, I do, because when I’m on a screen, I’m typically lazy.

ABC News

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As I said before, I didn’t like watching my local news channels as a kid, but after I got older, I was able to appreciate ABC News a little more. While at High Point last year, I heard while watching the News that a teenager had died on Cole Mill Road, which is the road I used to take to work. So even while I am not in Durham, it is good for me to keep watching the local news.

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WRAL

WRAL is kind of similar to the ABC News channel. I only watch it when I don’t like what the topic is on ABC. I actually visited the studio for a field trip in fifth grade, and I am pretty sure I am on their Instagram dancing in front of the green screen because I chose to wear a green shirt that day. I felt so famous.

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ABOUT ME

I’m Lyndsay, I am a first‑year Presidential Scholar at High Point University, Class of 2029, with 13 years of dance training and advanced pre‑professional ballet experience. I trained at Barriskill Dance Theatre School, where I became a Senior Company member, performed in 13 productions, and danced the featured role of Snow Queen in The Nutcracker. I’ve choreographed senior pieces, taught ballet levels 4–6, assisted in musical theater classes, and earned titles like Petite Miss Talent USA and Junior Miss Talent USA. Alongside ballet, I’ve built experience in vocal performance, piano study, heels technique, and collaborative rehearsal work.

I was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. Dance has always been a huge part of my world, but I also grew up performing in musical theater and singing in chapel worship. After taking a week‑long course on creating a “One Minute Story,” I realized how much I enjoyed the process of filming, editing, and creating a narrative. That experience sparked my interest in media production, and it is what I chose to major in at college.

On campus, I love spending time with my friends, exploring High Point, and building routines that make college feel balanced and fun. I’m close with my family and enjoy going home during breaks, and seeing my two dogs. I’m continuing to grow as a dancer, performer, student, and leader at school.