Title: Man, 53, charged in girl’s molestation
The link to the article: https://www.gainesville.com/news/20190913/man-53-charged-in-girls-molestation
A description of the story, in your own words:
This is an awful story but is serious and is appropriate to address. This 53 year
old man, Micheal Ridlon, had been raping a child for over four years. She had
been quite until she could no longer take it. To make things even worse when
this all started the female was only 10 years old. His bond has posted for
$500,000.
A description of the problem presented in the story:
The problem is clearly addressed. There was man who was raping a ten year old girl. That girl
will never be ok again. She has to deal with being rapped for four years by a way
older man.
A description of who has the problem:
The man has a problem. When this sexual assult started he
was over five times her age. Someone has to have real issues or was raised
poorly for something like this to happen. Something must have really hurt him
growing up to make him think this was ok to be doing for over four years. The
other problem is this 14 year old girl now has to hold this with her for the
rest of her life.
Title: Tropical
system could affect Florida this weekend
A description of the story: There is a tropical storm
forming near the Bahamas. As if the Bahamas have not been affected enough by hurricane
Dorian. Lucky this storm is not as big as Dorian was especially at this time as
it passes over the Bahamas.
A description of the problem:
The problem is once a natural disasters starts to occur it
can kill many. There were videos of people being washed away during hurricane Dorian.
Natural disasters can be awful leaving homes in pieces and many left dead.
who has the problem:
The storm looks as if it only going to slightly effect
Florida as of right now. This could change very quickly as tracking a hurricane
can be difficult.
Title: Death toll in Brazil hospital fire rises to 11
Link:
A description of the story: There was a fire that started in
the hospital. While trying to get people out of the hospital during the fire
some were not saved fast enough. Reports say their were almost 100 patients transferred
following the fire. As these patients waited to transferred they sat on bed and
wheelchairs outside of the hospital. Four fire fighters were also hospitalized
after the fire. Many of the visitors wanted to get to their loves ones and help
them because they required specific help when being moved.
A description of the problem:
There were four fire fighters hospitalized during a fire.
They are recovering and should be ok but were still needing medical assistance
which can put a toll on your body. There were also 11 people in the hospital
already fighting for their lives. Those 11 sadly passed away during the firer
and have left their families without being able to say another goodbye.
who has the problem:
The problem is with the hospital in Brazil, Brazil itself,
and the loved ones who lives were taken from this accident.
Title: Discovery of WWII diary revives a Florida widow’s
trauma
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A description of the story:
A former U.S. military diary was found and examined. It held
everything about the war that Harry Glixon, had seen and been affected by. He
wrote about how bad the food was, how the day was going, but then things took a
twist. He started writing about the war and all the graphic things he saw. From
dead mangled bodies to how crazy he was going in his mind. He was reployed time
and time again wearing down on his mental health.
A description of the problem:
Harry Glixon had awful post trimitic stress disorder. It
became so bad that it made his relationship so unhealthy when he returned. His
wife talks about how he was never the same after returning from war. He
was good man but was never the same
person she originally married.
who has the problem:
Harry had to deal with his PTSD which can be just as hard for
a loved one to deal with. When Lorraine saw Harry struggle it took a toll on
her. Not only was she sad for him, it became sad for her that this is what her
life had come too.
Title: UF Preview costs exceeded state limit
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A description of the story:
Since 2007 students have been charged at least three times
the amount the state allows. UF says that not all parts are mandatory when
there are documents students have shared where UF stated preview was mandatory.
It has been over a decade of students being overcharged for preview. Apparently,
UF offers a less expensive preview which many students did not know was even an
option. Everyone thinks preview is a good idea but these issues should not be occurring
college is expensive enough.
A description of the problem:
Many students go into college debt and are struggle to get
by as is. Students now a days are paying up to five times the amount on preview
then legally allowed by the state.
who has the problem:
Students who suffer to get by in college are affected the most.
These students are forced to spend yet more money on college before they get
there. Once they arrive they have to get dorm/living supplies. After they have
paid for all that then then have to by textbook for their classes. Between these
three things alone and how much UF charges for preview that’s over a thousand
dollars each family has to spend. If the students’ parents cannot afford this
then the student will face student loan debt for a long time.
Hi Daryl,
ReplyDeleteI noticed you also reported the story regarding UFs preview expense which is one I also did for my ow blog. It is crazy to me that this has just been discovered recently because I know when I came to preview it was overall a very costly weekend for me and my family. Not only did UF charge us for attending but since my mom was also accompanying me, we had to purchase a hotel. I hope this problem will be fixed for the incoming UF freshman.
Hi there Daryl!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with choosing your stories. I think the first story you chose, about the sexual assault, is extremely controversial and important to talk about. A man had been raping a child for four years, that is disgusting and scary. I cannot believe it went on that long!!! This is very relevant because many girls feel they cannot speak up about this sort of thing, and that needs to change!!!
Hey Daryl,
ReplyDeleteI also thought the first story was necessary and appropriate to address, as heinous crimes like this occur on a global scale. It seems impossible to fix mental issues with people who have the capability to commit a horrific crime like this. I found the second article interesting as well, as natural storms such as this one can create business opportunities for the problems that can occur afterwards.