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Jam out in celebration of Mother Earth

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Various environmental groups, musicians, artisans and entertainers will come together in a celebration of Mother Earth at Liberty Park on April 28 and 29.

China’s art comes to the Salt Lake Library

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The Main Library in Salt Lake City launched a new art exhibit on Saturday. Titled "Chinese Painting by Yaodong Hu," the exhibit features 34...
A wood pallet painted red with event schedule painted in black lettering, with an open air market in background

Alternative Pride festival in Salt Lake City promotes community over corporations

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For the third straight year, Pride Without Police provided an alternative to Utah Pride celebrations that occurred earlier in the month.
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.
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Salt Lake residents gather for 5th annual Harvey Milk vigil

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SLCC students and Salt Lake City residents gathered Monday to honor and remember pioneering gay leader Harvey Milk on the anniversary of his assassination.
Luz Gamarra smiles during a college event

Utah Woman of the Year honoree mentors Salt Lake-area immigrants

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Luz Gamarra, the lead academic adviser for humanities and ESL students at SLCC, earned USA Today's recognition for Woman of the Year in Utah.
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Voices Amplified: Feb. 21, 2022

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The Voices Amplified team has taken over another RadioActive show on KRCL.
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Utah Pride rally and march fosters ‘Unapologetic’ LGBTQ+ community

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The "Unapologetic" Utah Pride Rally and March united LGBTQ+ people and their allies to begin 2023 Pride Week festivities.

The causes and effects of air pollution in Utah

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During the winter months, inversions and air pollution can cause a number of health issues.
Utah State Capitol, Dec. 27, 2016

The 2024 General Session brings bills targeting trans community, DEI efforts

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Three bills have made early headlines during the 2024 Utah Legislative Session.
Financial aid information center board with fliers of various colors

Without an exact date, the student debt relief application is set to arrive in...

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Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education said the student debt relief application will launch in "early October."
Robin Hawkins and her daughter Aspen

Instructor shares the value of a challenge

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Robin Hawkins overcame obstacles in her life and now teaches stress management courses at SLCC.