1.) The title of the article: UF Health monitors rumors
of coronavirus spreading to Gainesville
The link to the article: https://www.alligator.org/news/uf-health-monitors-rumors-of-coronavirus-spreading-to-gainesville/article_69a9b1a0-426c-11ea-86b2-87354e5a2a4e.html
A description of the story, in your own words: The UF
Student Healthcare Center is monitoring the coronavirus. A rumor traveled
through a Chinese social media app called WeChat stating that a UF students
family member flew to china over winter break before the coronavirus had an
outbreak.
A description of the problem presented in the story: The Chinese Student Association postponed their Spring Festival to be cautious of the virus since a lot of them went to China over winter break.
A description of who has the problem: Everyone on UF’s
campus and in Gainesville has the problem.
2.)The title of the article: The last straw: Gainesville
ban takes effect
The link to the article: https://www.alligator.org/news/the-last-straw-gainesville-ban-takes-effect/article_5c6bb62c-3354-11ea-85b7-63c47c871247.html
A description of the story, in your own words: Plastic
straws were banned in Gainesville on January 2, 2019. Hospitals and people that
have disabilities don’t have to worry about this law because it doesn’t apply
to them. By 2040, the city of Gainesville hopes to be waste-free.
A description of the problem presented in the story: Some businesses have gotten rid of all their plastic straws, but people with disabilities still might ask for them and they are allowed to use them. UF’s Disability Resource Center has supported the idea of having plastic straws available at Broward Dining for students with disabilities.
A description of who has the problem: People with
disabilities.
3.) The title of the article: Krystal files for
bankruptcy after shuttering Ocala eatery on State Road 200
The link to the article: https://www.ocala-news.com/2020/01/29/krystal-files-for-bankruptcy-after-shuttering-ocala-eatery-on-state-road-200/
A description of the story, in your own words: The
restaurant chain Krystal has filed for bankruptcy after its last restaurant in the
Ocala location closed down. The chain plans on selling half of the 320
locations that are still around.
A description of the problem presented in the story: The company closed down because of increased labor costs and online delivery competitors. They are going to attempt to fix their business, but it is unlikely.
A description of who has the problem: Krystal restaurant
chain.
4.) The title of the article: Alachua County Recycling
Efforts Persevere Despite Declining Market
The link to the article: https://www.wuft.org/news/2020/01/15/alachua-county-recycling-efforts-persevere-despite-declining-market/
A description of the story, in your own words: Alachua
County recycling facilities have seen stuff that shouldn’t be recycled such as
printers, air conditioning units, car front bumpers, and even some handguns.
The recycling rate in 2018 was 68% and Alachua County was ranked the third
highest in Florida.
A description of the problem presented in the story: People in Alachua County don’t care about recycling the correct items. Alachua county employees have to manually sort the plastic and aluminum items out themselves.
A description of who has the problem: All of the
residents in Alachua county.
5.) The title of the article: Law enforcement warns
parents about 'outlet challenge,' dangerous social media trend
The link to the article: https://mycbs4.com/news/local/law-enforcement-warns-parents-about-outlet-challenge-dangerous-social-media-trend
A description of the story, in your own words: The
social media app Tik Tok had a challenge that went viral and parents are
worried about their kids. The challenge is basically plugging a cell phone
charger in halfway through an outlet and sliding a penny down the wall, which
causes a large spark that lights the outlet on fire.
A description of the problem presented in the story: Parents in Gainesville are worried that their children are going to be unaware of the harmful effects that this challenge causes and do it.
A description of who has the problem: Children around
the world that use social media.
Hi Jacob,
ReplyDeleteI think that the article you shared about the ban on plastic straws provides an interesting perspective of the effect the ban has on people with disabilities. In my post about my opportunity belief I used the example of the problem with paper straws. Although people with disabilities may be able to use paper straws they are ineffective over long periods of time and this is a problem for everyone who uses them. Thanks for sharing this article!