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American flags on cemetery headstones

Utah veterans reflect on Memorial Day

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As the nation pauses to remember its fallen military heroes, several Utah veterans share their Memorial Day memories.
Democratic Rep. Angela Romero surrounded by protesters on capitol steps

Women’s March rally protests restrictive abortion laws

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More than 1,000 people rallied against the Texas Heartbeact Act and similar anti-abortion legislation in Utah on Oct. 2.
Person walks their dog behind a "For Rent" sign in the Avenues

Utah renters face tough decisions as housing prices spike

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A volatile housing market and skyrocketing prices make it difficult to buy or rent in the Salt Lake Valley.
Matheson Courthouse Building in Salt Lake

What’s the state of abortion in Utah, and what resources are available to students?

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Learn about Utah’s current abortion laws as well as the reproductive health resources available to students at Salt Lake Community College.
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Experts say saving now is key for retirement, even for young people

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Local financial experts offer advice to encourage young people to begin saving for retirement.
Rendering of baseball field with power structures in background

Salt Lake City announces its bid for Major League Baseball

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Gail Miller and others intend to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to Utah's capital city.
Multiple people standing outside Provo Library with pro-Palestinian signs

Rally in Provo expresses support for Palestine amid ongoing conflict

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A pro-Palestinian demonstration took place outside the Provo Library on Nov. 4.
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Here’s what some Utah college students are learning about political discourse

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With the 2024 election rapidly approaching, initiatives have been launched to help Utah college students learn how to effectively reach across the aisle and create constructive dialogue about political issues that matter to them.

The cultural shift of tattoos

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With a recent evening at a local coffee shop, one can't help but notice how many people are willing to show their creative works...
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.
Eilonwy Kimball (red shirt) from Plot Bunny Studios shows her portfolio to an attendee.

Salt Lake Comic Con 2014 boasts larger crowds than ever before

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Now that reporter Aldo Gomez has had time to recharge after Salt Lake Comic Con, here's the basic rundown of the convention.

Black Lives Matter comes to Redwood Campus

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Dozens of BLM protesters and opponents met at Taylorsville Redwood Campus last Friday.