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Lauren McCluskey running track

No charges against officer in McCluskey case; parents settle for $13.5 million

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Luke Nichols reviews the events that transpired following the death of University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey.
Woman wearing bandage after receiving vaccination

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.
Volunteer carrying box of donations

SLCC supports Afghan refugees by donating supplies

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Salt Lake Community College students and staff are supporting efforts to relocate and welcome hundreds of Afghan refugees.
A red sedan with substantial crash damage

Lowest legal blood-alcohol limit in the nation produces mixed results

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Statistics show varying results after Utah lowered its DUI blood-alcohol content limit from 0.08% to 0.05% in late 2018.
Multiple people lie on the lakebed with makeshift tombstones

Utah youths hold ‘die-in’ for Great Salt Lake, challenge elected leaders to take bolder...

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Dozens of young people paid tribute to the drying - and dying - Great Salt Lake through songs, poetry and eulogies during a recent demonstration.
A bar graph of the most stressed U.S. states

New study shows Utahns are among the most stressed in the US, students included

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Utah ranks among the most stressed states in the country, placing second nationally in a recent study.
Woman resting head on man's shoulder during a service

Students facing grief have access to support resources

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Support groups and other resources exist for college students who are grieving a loss.
People holding cloth banners with handwritten messages and lit candles on a sidewalk

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.
Graphic depicting a vote sign in front of a red sky

University of Utah students discuss issues they care about in 2024 election

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Several students at the U explain the issues that matter most to them in the upcoming 2024 election.
Portrait of Jesse Valdez

From photojournalist to public servant: Bruin alum Jesse Valdez aims for mayoral seat

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When Jesse Valdez graduated from Salt Lake Community College, he never imagined he would be running for mayor of his hometown.

To tattoo, or not to tattoo

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Tattoos are becoming increasingly popular among students. While some students do it as an easy way to express themselves others admit they do it...
Flora Lichtman, correspondent and managing editor, with Ira Flatow host of Science Friday.

This Friday it’s all about the science

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This week’s edition of the popular NPR science talk show will be recorded live from The Grand Theatre at South City Campus.