One comprehensive weekly newsmagazine such as Time, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report. Assuming credit for another's work without providing complete and accurate references is strictly prohibited. A recommendation to suspend or expel the student may also be forwarded to the Academic Dean. Ignorance is no defense. Ask ahead of time if you have questions.
Plagiarism is considered one of the worst possible offenses in most colleges and universities.
That is especially true in a university attempting to promote Christian ideals. Students will be required and expected to keep up with the daily news of local, national and international importance. Not only is this a hallmark of an well-educated person it is critically important in order to faithfully uphold one's citizenship responsibilities in a democracy. It is not enough to simply know the big picture details. You should dig for opposing views and try to analyze issues at a deeper level.