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‘No Fixed Address’ at The Leonardo brings awareness to homelessness in Utah

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Thousands of Utahns suffer from homelessness. The Leonardo is hosting an exhibit that explores the causes and solutions to this unfortunate problem.

FanX: The weekend is for celebrities

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The weekend for SLCom's FanX featured more of the same, but with increased star power.
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Rep. Chris Stewart to resign; governor calls for special election

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Rep. Chris Stewart will leave Congress on Sept. 15, the legislator formally announced yesterday in a letter to the governor, setting the stage for a special election later this year.
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College president finalists to remain public in new Utah bill

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House Bill 318 originally intended to restrict the release of Utah college president candidates to one finalist only.
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SLCC votes 2022: US House District 1

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Learn more about Utah Republican Rep. Blake Moore and Democratic challenger Rick Jones in this debate recap for the U.S. House District 1 seat.
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Utah newsies gather for ‘Media Day on the Hill’

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"Media Day on the Hill" is meant to represent local media organizations during the last week of the Legislative session.
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Vaping: hysteria, or epidemic?

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As vaping-related lung injuries increase, Amie Schaeffer addresses health and regulatory concerns tied to vaping.
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Utah Senate OKs bill limiting distribution of mug shots

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Utah House Bill 228 would prohibit the release of a mug shot until the arrested individual has been convicted of their alleged crime.

Utah votes to legalize medical marijuana

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The controversial Utah ballot initiative Proposition 2 passes Tuesday, earning 53 percent of the vote.
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Understanding vaccine hesitancy in Utah’s Latino community

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Several members of Utah's Latino population explain their hesitation toward the COVID-19 vaccine.
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School’s response to racial incident divides Utah community

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A diversity assembly at Sky View High School featured a music video that has stirred up emotions among the community in Smithfield.

Irish band to perform at Student Center

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‘An Rogaire Dubh’ plays traditional Irish tunes for St. Patty’s Day Celebration on March 13.