Community Happenings

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Dog panting while seated in the backseat of a vehicle with window rolled down

Drive-through provides needed supplies to pets

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David Stensland covers the pet pantry drive-through event hosted by Salt Lake County Animal Services.
Several people admiring framed photos on display

‘Invisible No More’ photo exhibit commemorates historic march

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A crowd gathered at West Valley Center on Friday to view a new photo exhibit that remembers the Dignity March, a historic demonstration that took place in Salt Lake City in 2006.
Four students standing next to donated furniture

Four students organize furniture drive for victims of domestic violence

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Four SLCC students raised funds and collected furniture Tuesday as part of their ongoing capstone project to benefit the nonprofit crisis shelter, Safe Harbor.
Still image of Terrance Roberts

Utah Film Center screens ‘The Holly,’ an exploration of gentrification and crime

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The Utah Film Center screened the feature-length documentary “The Holly” on Feb. 7. The film delves into the story of Terrance Roberts and systemic disenfranchisement in his community.
Graphic for Black Excellence Gala featuring Alma Ohene-Opare as keynote speaker

Upcoming gala in Salt Lake City to highlight the African diaspora

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The GK Folks Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the empowerment of Black youth, will hold a gala in tribute to the African diaspora on Feb. 16 in Salt Lake City.
A still image of Mo Chara with a microphone during a screening of the film "Kneecap"

2024 Sundance: ‘Kneecap’ tells the story of modern Ireland

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A fresh perspective on the story of Northern Ireland, “Kneecap” follows an Irish rap group that explores a youth culture that was born out of an ages-old struggle with Britain.
Chiwetel Ejiofor talking to reporters

2024 Sundance: ‘Rob Peace’ film review

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Oscar-nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor wrote and directed the film adaptation of “The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace” by Jeff Hobbs.
Multiple esports teams playing a video game in a classroom computer lab

Esports competitors test their skills during event at SLCC Redwood campus

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Utah high school-level esports teams competed in the Ken Garff Esports Regional, a local gaming tournament, on Jan. 11 at the Taylorsville Redwood campus.
SLCC Dance Company pose for a group photo with Buster Bear

The SLCC Dance-SLC Stars co-op officially tips off in 2024

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The Dance Company at Salt Lake Community College will perform four times at Salt Lake City Stars games this spring.
Multiple people standing outside Provo Library with pro-Palestinian signs

Rally in Provo expresses support for Palestine amid ongoing conflict

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A pro-Palestinian demonstration took place outside the Provo Library on Nov. 4.
People holding cloth banners with handwritten messages and lit candles on a sidewalk

Salt Lake residents gather for 5th annual Harvey Milk vigil

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SLCC students and Salt Lake City residents gathered Monday to honor and remember pioneering gay leader Harvey Milk on the anniversary of his assassination.

‘Sweeney Todd’ production enters its final week at the Grand Theatre

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The Grand Theatre Company kicked off Halloween season with their production of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." The show ends its run this Saturday.