Identifying Local Opportunities

I did not use newsbank for this assignment because it asks for a password and username that was not given in the instructions, I instead looked up separate newspaper archives, in this case the Gainesville Sun.

After a wild winter weekend, a difficult commute awaits

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160124/WIRE/160129821/-1/search10?Title=After-a-wild-winter-weekend-a-difficult-commute-awaits-

Large blizzards and snowfalls all over the eastern US are causing grief for drivers and commuters alike. The problem presented here is slick, icy roads slowing down commutes for everyone. The people with the problem is anyone who has to commute in these areas.

Driver unhappy with synching of traffic lights

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160124/ARTICLES/160129827/-1/search10?Title=Driver-unhappy-with-synching-of-traffic-lights

The gist of this article is that improperly synched traffic lights on major roads in Gainesville are causing large traffic backups during peak hours and are drawing the ire of residents. The problem presented in this article is that unsynched traffic lights are causing backups. The main person with the problem in this article is local resident Michelle Cohan.

Karen Orr: Animal agriculture causing disastrous effects

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160104/OPINION03/160109878?Title=Karen-Orr-Animal-agriculture-causing-disastrous-effects

The article describes a provision in a bill that would not allow the EPA to require emissions reports from the meat industry, despite animals being raised for meat being one of the worlds biggest sources of greenhouse gases. The issue here is that the meat industry would be allowed to exploit its emissions unchecked. The person with the problem would be anyone on earth, or more specifically members of the EPA who want to check the local meat industries.

Niyin Smith: The sexism of school dress codes

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160114/OPINION03/160119814?Title=Niyin-Smith-The-sexism-of-school-dress-codes

The article describes sexism and inequality in the way male/female dress codes are treated at local schools and schools all over America. The current dress codes are essentially aimed at avoiding problems with the male students behaviour, which is sexist. The problem is sexist dress codes treating women as objects and lowering female student confidence. The people with the problem are female students in Gainesville.

Newberry Road lanes to close tonight for repair work

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160121/ARTICLES/160129930?Title=Newberry-Road-lanes-to-close-tonight-for-repair-work

The article describes how certain lanes on Newberry road will be closed at part of a 3 mile resurfacing project. The problem is that traffic will be negatively effected on Newberry road until that Friday morning. The people with the problem is anyone who relies on Newberry as part of their commute.