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Stone entrance sign for Columbus Community Center

Youth’s letter prompts re-evaluation of community center named after Columbus

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In a letter to the South Salt Lake City Council, Javahjire France asked council members to change the name of the Columbus Community Center.
The Texas State Capitol dome in Austin

Texas abortion law: What does it mean for Utah?

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College students discuss the new Texas abortion law and what influence it might have on Utah.
Marcie Cancio sits next to Talithia Williams

SLCC assistant professor receives national advisor award

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Marcie Young Cancio, an assistant professor of communication, recently received the Honor Roll Advisor award from the College Media Association.
A view of two mountains coming together to create a canyon where thick pollution hangs in the air over Salt Lake City

Worst air in the world: How SLCC students and staff feel about SLC’s air...

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SLCC students and staff discuss air quality issues that plague Salt Lake City.
Aerial view of the Utah State Capitol

How Utah is dealing with current drought

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Utah is a historically dry state, but 2021 has been particularly dry.
Lauren McCluskey in 2014

Jill McCluskey addresses Utah Student Association to promote campus safety

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Jill McCluskey, the mother of slain University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey, spoke to Utah college and university student body presidents over Zoom on Friday.
A look at the life of prison

SLCC students differ on potential Utah death penalty repeal

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Local and state officials discuss a repeal of the death penalty in Utah, and Salt Lake Community College students have diverging opinions.
Utah's Capitol Hill in Salt Lake

Utah, refugees help each other

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Utah plans to welcome 750 Afghan refugees in the coming months. Learn how refugees impact the community and how the public can help.
Davis Smith surrounding by Cotopaxi gear

Cotopaxi owner, SLCC alum Davis Smith recognized for making a difference

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For being a successful entrepreneur who uses their success to do good globally, Salt Lake Community College honored Davis Smith with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2020.
Side view of Satanic Temple statue

Peeking into The Satanic Temple

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Read up on The Satanic Temple, a federally recognized, nontheistic religion and human rights group.
Protesters gather to listen

The Satanic Temple calls for reproductive rights in Utah

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Members of The Satanic Temple protested restrictive anti-abortion laws on Saturday at the Utah State Capitol.
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.