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A day of remembrance and celebration

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The Day-Riverside Branch library in Salt Lake hosted Dia de los Muertos celebrations to help remember and honor the people we love who are no longer with us.
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From photojournalist to public servant: Bruin alum Jesse Valdez aims for mayoral seat

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When Jesse Valdez graduated from Salt Lake Community College, he never imagined he would be running for mayor of his hometown.
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Best of Halloween in the Salt Lake Valley

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Globe writer Bonnie Fox outlines some of the top Halloween festivities in the Salt Lake Valley.
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SLCC media professors speak on how AI has changed the field

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At Salt Lake Community College, video and radio production professors are adapting to a media world being reshaped by artificial intelligence.
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AI data centers raise concerns over water use in drought-prone Utah

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Data centers, particularly for artificial intelligence, are significant water consumers, which can be problematic for drought-prone states.
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The Other Side’s donut shop tells community, ‘Donut give up on your dreams’

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At The Other Side Donuts in Salt Lake, customers can purchase tasty treats and support a nonprofit's mission to empower people overcoming homelessness.
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Annie’s Café remains open despite threats

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Located in Bountiful, Annie’s Café is known for sweet and savory crepes, cakes, coffees and teas. But the establishment has recently been subjected to immigration phone scams.
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Growing changes due to HB 265 on the horizon for many Utah colleges

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Salt Lake Community College and other degree-granting institutions must create reinvestment plans to earn back millions of dollars in state funding.
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Resources, community members gather to promote sexual assault awareness

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The Rape Recovery Center joined several organizations in a gathering at the Utah Capitol Rotunda on April 2 to promote sexual assault awareness month.
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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.
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Photos: Utahns protest at the Capitol

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Thousands gathered outside the Utah State Capitol to protest the Trump administration during a nationwide demonstration on April 19.
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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.