These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes).  The reporting is factual and usually sourced.  These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased sources.

• Overall, we rate The Outlook Least Biased based on story selection and editorial positions that are reasonably balanced. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.0)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

The Outlook is Monmouth University’s student-run newspaper since 1933. According to their about page “The Outlook covers all the news, sports, entertainment, and opinions on campus and in the area. The Outlook has received national awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and the New Jersey Collegiate Press Association for news coverage and layout.” You can find the editors here.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Outlook is owned by Monmouth University, with revenue derived through advertising.

Analysis / Bias

In review, The Outlook covers both campus news Arts and Sciences Courses Find Difficulty Transitioning Online and general informational How The Coronavirus Affects Those With Compromised Immune Systems with minimal bias in wording. The paper also reports on politics with reasonable balance, such as this President Trump Issues Executive Order to Combat Human Trafficking in the United States. Information is properly sourced.

Editorially, they offer a balance of opinions and support the consensus of science, such as this Coronavirus vs. Flu. In general, The Outlook reports news factually and with minimal bias.

Failed Fact Checks

• None to date

Overall, we rate The Outlook Least Biased based on story selection and editorial positions that are reasonably balanced. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 10/30/2016) Updated (05/15/2026)

Source: http://outlook.monmouth.edu/