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Photos: Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake

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Globe photographer Joseph Holder covered the Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake on Jan. 25. View his photos from the event.
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Assessing Utahns’ preparedness for earthquakes

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The Wasatch Fault Zone is due for a major earthquake, and Utahns can take additional steps to be better prepared.
Michael Fewkes sitting at a sound board

SLCC alumnus tells story of a dream come true

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Michael Fewkes has achieved professional success after graduating from Salt Lake Community College with a degree in music recording technology.
SLCC West Valley Center lit up at dusk

Law students answer immigration questions through help sites

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Students from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law volunteered to answer immigration questions Nov. 20 at the SLCC West Valley Center.
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How college students can combat misinformation during an election cycle

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For college students who vote, fact checking the information they receive is crucial, especially when circling an upcoming election.
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Harris’s appeal to Gen Z might not outweigh the ‘iron law’ of voter behavior

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Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has garnered enthusiasm among young people, but that enthusiasm translating into voter participation remains to be seen.
Candles and LGBTQ-themed decorations on a shelf with a memorial sign for LGBT Resource Center

University of Utah faculty, staff, students offer support after HB 261

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After HB 261 shut down several resource centers on campus, faculty, staff and students have worked to create new inclusive and safe spaces for U of U’s campus community.
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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.
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University of Utah students voice their thoughts on democracy

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As part of the International Day of Democracy on Sept. 15, U students discussed DEI changes in Utah, gerrymandering and political polarization.
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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.
Small American flags planted on the Encampment Mall for a Sept. 11 memorial event

International students at Utah Tech University share thoughts on voting, 2024 election

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Some of Utah Tech University's international students weigh in on the 2024 US elections.
Spencer Cox, left, Brian King, center, and Robert Latham standing at debate podiums

Behind the scenes of Utah’s 2024 gubernatorial debate

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Democratic state Rep. Brian King and Libertarian candidate J. Robert Latham spoke to The Globe before participating in the 2024 Utah gubernatorial debate at South City Campus on Sept. 11.