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Students react to Utah’s spike in COVID-19 cases

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Salt Lake Community College students have differing opinions on COVID-19 and the recent surge in cases.
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‘Ni de aquí, ni de allá’: Navigating two cultural identities

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Hispanic and Latino Utahns describe the challenges of being raised in two cultures.
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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.
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LGBTQ community questions blood, plasma donor qualifications

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LGBTQ community members assert that gay and bisexual men are subjected to homophobic blood and plasma donation restrictions.
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Microbialites also tell the story of the Great Salt Lake’s worrisome decline

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Microbialites are a vital part of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, and researchers say their increased exposure to air because of declining water levels is cause for concern.
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Lake questions: Why is Utah still funding Bear River Development?

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Local experts answer questions about Bear River water diversions and how soon conservation efforts can affect the Great Salt Lake.
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Voices Amplified: April 6, 2023

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Hear from the founders of the Understanding Us street tai chi program, a local student filmmaker who explores tattoos in LDS culture, teachers discussing ChatGPT, and more on this episode of Voices Amplified.
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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.
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.
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SLCC student Mirian Contreras killed in TRAX accident

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A Salt Lake Community College student was struck and killed by a Trax train near the Meadowbrook Campus on Monday, May 14 in what police are calling a "case of distraction."
SLICE members built community gardens to provide food for the hungry for one of their projects.

Program teaches skills for social change

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SLICE offers service and leadership opportunities. Application deadline is March 29.
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SLCC is going to Salt Lake Comic Con

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Salt Lake Community College is going to have a booth at this year's Salt Lake Comic Con. Reporter Hannah Dailami gives you the rundown on what to expect.