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Remembering Utah’s WWII veterans at Meditation Chapel

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The parents of Lt. Ross Beason Jr. constructed the Meditation Chapel in Memory Grove to commemorate the sacrifice of their late son and other fallen World War II service members.
The History and Culture of Video Games panel

Salt Lake Comic Con 2013: photos from Day 3

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Sept. 7, 2013 brought the first Salt Lake Comic Con to an epic close. With the Salt Palace Convention Center packed to capacity, "Globe" photographer James Nguyen captured some of the fun on the final day.
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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.
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How students can give back to the environment this Earth Day

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Earth Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a holiday rooted in selfless tradition. Learn about local volunteer opportunities happening this week.

The Weekly Reel: Romney rants about Comic Con

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Arts Reporter Stephen Romney wraps up Comic Con coverage as well as gives his final thoughts in this Weekly Reel
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Mara Liasson takes on fake news

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NPR political correspondent Mara Liasson spoke at the Tanner Forum on Social Ethics on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Record Store Day fans wait outside Graywhale

The beat goes on: Record Store Day during COVID-19

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The novel coronavirus paused typical Record Store Day celebrations in 2020.
Illustration of Right to Read Day at the library

National Right to Read Day: It’s all about freedom

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Local Utah libraries and their patrons celebrated Right to Read Day on April 7, which recognized the freedom to access information, find community, and learn at a library.
Crowded Comic Con floor

Salt Lake Comic Con 2013: photos from Day 1

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'Globe' photographer James Nguyen captured the first day of activities at Salt Lake Comic Con 2013.
View of Little Cottonwood Canyon from a roadway

Globe staff roundup: Fall favorites that don’t break the bank

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Globe staffers share some of their favorite affordable fall activities.
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Gaming: Rewiring social connections

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Weber State students and alumni explain how gaming, either with cards or video games, offers a space to find community and connect with others.
D Smoove performing at Karma nightclub in Salt Lake

Music stories: Two local DJs share their pursuit of the craft

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The Globe chatted with two rising stars in Salt Lake’s DJ scene, locals Dorian Fitzgerald and Deshaun White.