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Don Weiler Bennion

SLCC student inspired by grandfather’s service

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Brad Bennion shares the story of his grandfather, Don Weiler Bennion.
Young woman holds a smartphone, in focus

Dating in a digital world

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The dangers of online dating are very real. Get some basic tips on what to watch out for when using an online dating service.
Transgender pride flags read "Families are made of love"

Utahns gather at state Capitol to protest transgender sports ban

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LGBTQ students, activists and policymakers condemn Utah House Bill 11, which bans transgender girls from competing in school sports.
Pairs of eyeglasses on a table

Comm 1010 classes work to improve sight for Uganda

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Students are collecting a variety of eyeglasses, such as prescription eyeglasses, reading glasses and sunglasses for service project.
Heather Sanya

Former SLCC student spies on specters

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Going places where no one goes, Heather Sanya, head of Paranormal Ops, investigates Utah's various haunted sites, such as the Kirk Hotel in Tooele.
Woman uses laptop near computer textbooks

Early exposure to STEM motivates girls in positive ways

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Young women may find inspiration to pursue a STEM-related career by observing women in STEM jobs.
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With a lack of diversity in tech, SLCC shows signs of progress

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Despite the size and scale of the tech industry, several minority groups face challenging obstacles in STEM education and employment.
The Utah Pride Festival featured all groups from the SLC community including groups like the Youth Activity Center.

Utah Pride Festival builds bridges across the community

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The Utah Pride Center held its annual celebration of awareness and diversity.
Plastic bottles in a refuse bin.

Plastic continues to affect the environment

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SLCC encourages students and staff to be more mindful about recycling plastic products.
Graphic depicting a red megaphone and signs

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.
Carved jack-o-lantern for Halloween

Fun facts about the history of Halloween

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Do you know the significance of dressing up in costumes or carving a jack-o'-lantern for Halloween? Carlos Artiles-Fortun brings you a brief history of the holiday.
LUW conference

League of Utah Writers comes to SLCC

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The League of Utah Writers held their annual spring conference at Taylorsville Redwood Campus.