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International students at Utah Tech University share thoughts on voting, 2024 election

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Some of Utah Tech University's international students weigh in on the 2024 US elections.
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Fall student forum opens dialogue between students, SLCC administrators

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Salt Lake Community College’s new president, as well as members of his executive cabinet, responded to student concerns at the Fall Student Forum on Sept. 26.
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Pulitzer-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen discusses reframing the ‘refugee crisis’ during SLCC keynote

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Viet Thanh Nguyen spoke in the Grand Theatre on Sept. 25 as part of the “Big Questions Forum” series hosted by Salt Lake Community College’s humanities department.
Spencer Cox, left, Brian King, center, and Robert Latham standing at debate podiums

Behind the scenes of Utah’s 2024 gubernatorial debate

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Democratic state Rep. Brian King and Libertarian candidate J. Robert Latham spoke to The Globe before participating in the 2024 Utah gubernatorial debate at South City Campus on Sept. 11.
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Explaining free speech at the U

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As a public university, the U is required to protect the First Amendment right of free speech. Different forms of speech are subject to different regulations at the U.
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Why are students at Utah State University voting?

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Some students at Utah State University articulated the importance of their vote in the upcoming election.
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How a diversity bill is impacting students at Utah Tech University

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The passage of two DEI bills by the 2024 Utah legislature resulted in the dissolution of some Utah Tech campus organizations, leaving many students in dismay.
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HB 261 changes the campus at Utah State University, students react

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Non-white and LGBTQ+ students feel deeply affected by Utah House Bill 261, a new law that is reshaping diversity initiatives at public colleges and universities.
Spencer Cox, left, Brian King, center, and Robert Latham standing at debate podiums

Utah’s fiery 2024 gubernatorial debate

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Incumbent Republican Gov. Spencer Cox, Democratic challenger Rep. Brian King, and Libertarian candidate Robert Latham each presented their vision for the state.
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What college students in Utah need to know about voting in the 2024 presidential...

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With the historicity of this year’s presidential election in mind, it is important for first-time voters and other younger voters to know where to vote and how voting works in Utah.
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Salt Lake Community College students share their thoughts on upcoming 2024 election

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The Globe took to the Taylorsville Redwood campus to find out how students felt about the upcoming presidential election.
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Myth-busting common democracy fallacies

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Mason Britton delves into and dispels seven myths surrounding the American democratic system.