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Explaining free speech at the U

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As a public university, the U is required to protect the First Amendment right of free speech. Different forms of speech are subject to different regulations at the U.
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Why are students at Utah State University voting?

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Some students at Utah State University articulated the importance of their vote in the upcoming election.
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How a diversity bill is impacting students at Utah Tech University

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The passage of two DEI bills by the 2024 Utah legislature resulted in the dissolution of some Utah Tech campus organizations, leaving many students in dismay.
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HB 261 changes the campus at Utah State University, students react

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Non-white and LGBTQ+ students feel deeply affected by Utah House Bill 261, a new law that is reshaping diversity initiatives at public colleges and universities.
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Utah’s fiery 2024 gubernatorial debate

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Incumbent Republican Gov. Spencer Cox, Democratic challenger Rep. Brian King, and Libertarian candidate Robert Latham each presented their vision for the state.
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What college students in Utah need to know about voting in the 2024 presidential...

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With the historicity of this year’s presidential election in mind, it is important for first-time voters and other younger voters to know where to vote and how voting works in Utah.
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Myth-busting common democracy fallacies

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Mason Britton delves into and dispels seven myths surrounding the American democratic system.
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Utah legislature puts initiative changes on November ballot

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The special session was called amid the Utah Supreme Court’s decision to restrict the legislature’s power to revise voter initiatives.
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Utah Supreme Court decision to uphold block on abortion trigger law elicits many viewpoints

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Community members react to a recent ruling by the Utah Supreme Court that continues the injunction on a trigger law that bans nearly all abortions in the state.
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Several athletes with Utah ties to compete at the Paris Olympics

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The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature several athletes who are from Utah or who have called Utah home for some time.
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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.
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Shared mobility devices present some safety issues for riders and others

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Publicly accessible shared mobility devices such as dockless e-scooters offer a cost-effective means of transportation within Salt Lake City. But these systems come with their own set of responsibilities.