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Brooke Gladstone

Brooke Gladstone discusses media influences at SLCC lecture

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Brooke Gladstone spoke at Salt Lake Community College on Oct. 27 about truth in journalism and how new media influences how we receive and share information.
SLCC Environmental Science students take part in a waste audit

SLCC students take action against the use of plastic bags

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More than 100 million plastic bags are thrown away every single year in the United States; some SLCC students are trying to bring that number down.
David Strathairn

‘Selected Shorts’ comes to The Grand Theatre with surprising tales

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The "Selected Shorts" radio show paid a visit to The Grand Theatre; the event featured an evening of short stories read by a cast of talented actors.
"Wild" movie poster

‘Wild’ author Cheryl Strayed shares her story of grief at Tanner Forum

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As part of the Tanner Forum on Social Ethics lecture series, Cheryl Strayed shares her story of what it took to write her successful memoir. Contributing writer Julie Hirschi has the details.

SLCC helps refugees find a better life

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Students from war-torn nations come to SLCC for a chance to succeed in America.
A Boeing 737-800 painted with a moustache to promote Movember back in 2011.

Aim for Big Moustache On Campus this Movember

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SLCC students are growing out their facial hair in order to raise awareness for various men's health issues, including cancer. Learn more about the Big Moustache on Campus competition.
Left: a black cat; right: a feral cat with kitten

Petition draws attention to community cats at Taylorsville Redwood Campus

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Feral cats roam the Markosian Library at Taylorsville Redwood Campus; students want to help keep the population healthy and under control.
Damien Holmes standing behind a microphone

Damien Holmes: Veteran, family man, entrepreneur and SLCC student

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Read the story of Damien Holmes, a former Marine who's studying communications at Salt Lake Community College.
Culinary Student Donna Mills and Instructor Franco Aloia set up the display for the Cheese Challenge

South City hosts inaugural Cheese Challenge

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Local culinary artists showcased their artisan cheeses for a panel of judges on Oct. 28.
Carved jack-o-lantern for Halloween

Fun facts about the history of Halloween

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Do you know the significance of dressing up in costumes or carving a jack-o'-lantern for Halloween? Carlos Artiles-Fortun brings you a brief history of the holiday.
Heather Sanya

Former SLCC student spies on specters

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Going places where no one goes, Heather Sanya, head of Paranormal Ops, investigates Utah's various haunted sites, such as the Kirk Hotel in Tooele.
A car's trunk decorated with Halloween decorations, with a bean bag toss game being the feature attraction.

South City Campus celebrating Halloween with Trunk or Treat event

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Student Life and Leadership, in partnership with the South City Daycare, is hosting Trunk-or-Treat event to get children in the Halloween spirit at a fun and safe event.