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Nurse prepping vaccine

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine receives FDA approval

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The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine received full approval from the Food and Drug Administration for protection against the spread of COVID-19 in people 16 and above.
The SLCC Bruin outside the Student center at Taylorsville campus

SLCC’s COVID-19 testing capacity lowered under omicron

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As the omicron variant causes a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, access to testing becomes a more valuable asset for SLCC students.
Man paddling a kayak across a lake

‘Embrace the salt’ — A kayaker’s quest to share up-close views of an ‘epic’...

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Brian Footen aims to create Google Street View-style maps of the Great Salt Lake and other drought-stricken waters and shores across the West.
#SLCCvotes 2022: vote by mail or in person; Election Day is Nov 8th

SLCC votes 2022: US House District 3

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Learn more about Republican Rep. John Curtis and Democratic challenger Glenn Wright in this debate recap for the U.S. House District 3 seat.
Rows of boats on land because of low water levels in the Great Salt Lake marina

LDS Church says it plans more Great Salt Lake, water conservation measures

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated 5,700 water shares to the Great Salt Lake. A high-ranking church official said the faith group is investigating further conservation measures.
Aerial view of Great Salt Lake

Some Utahns at higher risk of exposure to toxic dust from Great Salt Lake,...

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Wind events and dust pollution caused by low water levels in Great Salt Lake impact communities in Tooele County and the western part of Salt Lake City.
Silhouette of man pulling a classic wheelie on a mountain bike

Several athletes with Utah ties to compete at the Paris Olympics

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The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature several athletes who are from Utah or who have called Utah home for some time.
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.
Photo of "what i thought i saw" book

“what I thought I saw” brings diversity to print

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An event at Art Access Gallery brings four women to talk about their new book, which is a collaborative work with strong SLCC ties.
Wild Kingdom Train sign

Animal rights groups target Lagoon’s animal exhibits

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Animal rights activists want Lagoon to end its ride that features wild animals.
Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin’s mother, spoke about racial profiling in Jan. 16, 2014 in Salt Lake City, as part of the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Sybrina Fulton: Injustices and racial profiling are still alive in America

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As part of the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. at the University of Utah, Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, speaks about racial profiling in today's society.
Worker earnings sorted by education level and gender

Gender pay gap illustrates struggle for equality

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With Women's History Month ongoing, Vanessa Beatty looks at wage discrepancies between genders and how advocacy has made a difference in other women's issues.