5A – Identifying Local Opportunities

Article Title and Link: Young Thug, Demetri Martin to perform free show at UF

Summary: A student run organization, The Reitz Union Board of Entertainment announces that a free concert will take place on campus with Young Thug headlining the event. There is predicted to be a massive turn out as it is free and completely student driven.

Problem: The main problem in the article is that The Reitz Union Board of Entertainment sold out the concert completely last year and are worried that this year it will be difficult to top last years experience.

Who has the Problem: The Student Government, The Reitz Union Board, and anyone else responsible for hosting events at the University of Florida.
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Article Title and Link: Toll invoices are coming from SunPass. So are scam toll invoices...

Summary: The article highlights how people are getting scammed and where. It explains how companies have created fake Sun Passes and are stealing money from the general public.

Problem: People are getting scammed by fake Sun Passes.

Who has the Problem: Sun Pass and anyone that uses Sun Pass and drives often are effected.
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Article Title and Link: LAUSD teachers' strike: Marathon weekend bargaining sessions continue

Summary: This article explains why teachers are striking not just in Los Angeles but all over the nation. The teachers are striking to bring awareness to some of the struggles that teachers everywhere face such as large class sizes, unfair pay, and lack of resources to effectively teach.

Problem: Teachers are being treated unfairly and are boycotting.

Who has the Problem: All teachers and students who aren't getting the support they deserve.
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Article Title and Link: Police: Man caught Peeking into Sorority

Summary: The article describes a man going down sorority row peeking into many of the different sorority houses. Police found the man near houses and questioned him, he denied to trespassing or looking into any of the houses. However video surveillance proved otherwise and was sufficient for his arrest.

Problem: Lack of security and privacy around sorority houses.

Who has the Problem: Any person living on sorority row is effected.
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Article Title and Link: City plans options for parking bikes

Summary: This article talks about the new additional to transportation in Orlando called Lime. It is a bike you can rent through an app. The issue is that the bikes are being left in sidewalks and streets causing an annoyance for the general public.

Problem: Bikes being left all over blocking sidewalks and streets.

Who has the Problem: The general public of Orlando are effected.