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Two students collect scientific data from the lake

Microbialites also tell the story of the Great Salt Lake’s worrisome decline

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Microbialites are a vital part of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, and researchers say their increased exposure to air because of declining water levels is cause for concern.
Birds occupy the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

Lake questions: Why is Utah still funding Bear River Development?

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Local experts answer questions about Bear River water diversions and how soon conservation efforts can affect the Great Salt Lake.
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Voices Amplified: April 6, 2023

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Hear from the founders of the Understanding Us street tai chi program, a local student filmmaker who explores tattoos in LDS culture, teachers discussing ChatGPT, and more on this episode of Voices Amplified.
Three people standing on a rock inlet near Great Salt Lake

The way to save the Great Salt Lake? Limit new development of all types,...

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A majority of respondents to a recent Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics survey remain concerned about the Great Salt Lake but do not necessarily agree on how to restore it.
Small American flags planted on the Encampment Mall for a Sept. 11 memorial event

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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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.
UTA banner near trax station

SLCC student Mirian Contreras killed in TRAX accident

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A Salt Lake Community College student was struck and killed by a Trax train near the Meadowbrook Campus on Monday, May 14 in what police are calling a "case of distraction."
SLICE members built community gardens to provide food for the hungry for one of their projects.

Program teaches skills for social change

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SLICE offers service and leadership opportunities. Application deadline is March 29.
The 2014 Logo for Salt Lake Comic Con

SLCC is going to Salt Lake Comic Con

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Salt Lake Community College is going to have a booth at this year's Salt Lake Comic Con. Reporter Hannah Dailami gives you the rundown on what to expect.
Birthday frog

What it’s like to be a leap day baby

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Jennifer Gardiner talks to leap day babies to find out how they celebrate their birthday.

Bishop, Castillo headline Utah’s 1st Congressional District election

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GOP Rep. Rob Bishop and Democrat Lee Castillo are the top two candidates in the race for Utah’s 1st Congressional District.
BYU campus with Y mountain and Squaw Peak in the background

Students respond to BYU’s honor code

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Students discuss the criticism surrounding Brigham Young University's Honor Code and the office that enforces it.