The Alligator helps in identifying local opportunities

Here's a list of articles published by the Alligator that help identify issues in our community. 

1. "UF group petitions for SG online voting"

http://www.alligator.org/news/student_government/article_450d397a-7d31-11e5-af52-77a8732ab5d5.html 

Summary: The articles tackles the issue that off-campus students have in not having a vote in Student Government elections. There is a student organization that is hoping to help give off-campus students a voice.

Problem: Students, such as PaCE, who take online classes for two years before coming on campus, or Innovation Academy (who aren't here in the Fall), can't vote via online. 

Who is affected: Online students and off-campus students. 

2. "UF School of Music hanging by a note"

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_d4668472-6b1c-11e5-a3fe-47d11b099eeb.html

Summary: The UF School of Music currentl suffers from a building that isn't made to house their instruments. Professors and students have to resort to other measures to make sure the instruments are safe.

Problem: The UF School of Music is facing funding issues, which results in a lack of renovations for the building. 

Who is affected: Professors, current and potential students of the music school.

3. "Danger Zone: Norman Hall is falling apart, in need of renovations"

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_7de5dea2-8121-11e5-8a96-fb4cc26e4bd9.html

Summary: Reporter takes an in-depth look at the building, which was designed as a k-12 school, but is now used to teach educators of the future. The building is crumbling and lacking in funds. 

Problem: Students and faculty in the building face health risks with asbestos and crumbling walls in Norman Hall. 

Who is affected: Professors, faculty, current and potential students

4. "Students can't dance by stadium" 

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_9481ae34-7df2-11e5-b91b-4f83d04671ad.html

Summary: Students were asked to leave during practices at the stadium. They're no longer able to practice there, despite it not being a problem before. 

Problem: Students must find a new place to practice.

Who is affected: Students who practiced at the stadium

5. "Group advocates for disabilities" 

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_304b0652-844d-11e5-8e15-b79ab954d5dc.html

Summary: A student group organization, Gators for All Abilities, is working to help students with disabilities have a voice. 

Problem: Students with disabilities, both mental and physical, are often overlooked and underrepresented on campus.

Who is affected: Students with a physical or mental disability