Identifying
Local Opportunities
Story 1:
- Title: "Flu Outbreak’s Impact at UF Unknown
- Link: https://www.alligator.org/news/flu-outbreak-s-impact-at-uf-unknown/article_1b2ae84c-4130-11ea-b891-073fe649b47e.html
- Description of
the story: This story discussed the fact that
many students at UF are contracting the flu. The University does not know
the impact of the flu outbreak yet; it is impossible to know the exact
magnitude of the outbreak because not every student is treated on campus.
- Description of
the problem: The problem is that the impact of
the flu on campus is unknown.
- Description of
who has the problem: This problem impacts many
parties at UF. This impacts students as they will have to attend classes
even though they risk contracting the flu. Additionally, it affects
professors as they risk their health to come on campus; additionally,
it may push back their lesson plans as they have students who are sick and
not attending their lectures. Lastly, this affects the university as they have
to come up with ways to stop the spread before too many students get sick.
Story 2:
- Title: "UF Student in Car Crash has History of Reckless
Driving"
- Link: https://www.alligator.org/news/uf-student-in-car-crash-has-history-of-reckless-driving/article_efb6f8b6-3d3f-11ea-8708-abd6a1cd841d.html
- Description of
the story: This story discussed a car
accident that happened on University Avenue. A UF student with a history
of reckless driving struck a Santa Fe student, resulting in her death. It
is not confirmed if he was under the influence, but there are signs that
indicate that he was.
- Description of
the problem: Driving recklessly is a serious
issue in Gainesville, and driving under the influence is extremely
dangerous.
- Description of
who has the problem: This problem
affects all people in Gainesville, and especially UFPD and Alachua County
PD as they work to combat the issue and prevent reckless drivers in
Gainesville.
Story 3:
- Title: "Europe steps up China virus fight, aims to
repatriate 600"
- Link: https://www.gainesville.com/ZZ/news/20200129/europe-steps-up-china-virus-fight-aims-to-repatriate-600
- Description of
the story: Coronavirus has been spreading
rapidly in China, with a massive outbreak believed to have begun in Wuhan,
China. The outbreak has spread to multiple countries, and has caused many
deaths across the world.
- Description of
the problem: Coronavirus is a deadly virus that
has killed hundreds of people.
- Description of
who has the problem: This problem
affects people all across the world, as the virus is spreading and has the
potential to kill thousands of people. This especially affects leadership
across the world as they decide how they want to react to this crisis.
Story 4:
- Title: "Professor accused of hiding links to China released on
bond"
- Link: https://www.news4jax.com/news/national/2020/01/30/1m-bond-set-for-professor-accused-of-hiding-ties-to-china/
- Description of
the story: A Harvard University professor was
caught lying about his role in a Chinese talent recruitment program.
- Description of
the problem: This is an issue because this
professor was secretly sending information to China through his position.
It raises the question of date privacy and the continuing issue of Chinese
breach of privacy.
- Description of
who has the problem: This problem
affects Americans and the U.S. government.
Story 5:
- Title: "Report: Pilot who died in crash flew in storm to spend
Thanksgiving with daughter"
- Description of
the story: A pilot flying to Jacksonville for
Thanksgiving died in a fatal crash. He flew in inclement weather for the
holiday, and also for his daughter's birthday.
- Description of
the problem: The pilot decided to fly in
turbulent weather, which resulted in his passing.
- Description of
who has the problem: The pilot's
family, the National Transportation Safety Board, the airport.
Hey Shaina,
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more with you regarding the students and the flu. As I'm sitting in Newell writing my review, I'm literally hearing at least five different people cough, sniff, or sneeze. More efforts should be taken by everyone, whether it's students or faculty to take measures to combat the spread of the flu. I also heard about the the reckless student driver that was in the news as well. It's really unfortunate to see a lack of driver education in the state of Florida, something in which really should be handled accordingly by the state.
Hi Shaina,
ReplyDeleteThank you for bringing these stories to light, especially one and two because of their relevance living in Gainesville. The amount of students coming down with the flu is almost scary which is why I am taking vitamin C daily to hope that I am not one of them. Also, driving in Gainesville is a madhouse whether it be on or off campus. It is important to be extra careful especially when other people's lives are at stake anytime someone gets behind the wheel.