Dr. Michelle Ferrier is mapping "media deserts" - areas lacking fresh local news and information - using GIS tools to analyze changes in newspaper circulation and the presence of online hyperlocal news sites. Her research has found declines in newspaper circulation greatest in areas with lower incomes and education. She is collecting data on over 120 hyperlocal news sites, analyzing their geographic coverage and content to understand how they represent their communities. This research will help identify areas most in need of news and information resources.