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A slice of paradise on a student budget

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Traveling on a budget isn't limited to just hiking trails as proven by contributing writer Aaron Clark on a vacation to Costa Rica.
Members of the Salt Lake Teens Write and mentors.

Mentors needed for Salt Lake Teens Write

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The Salt Lake Teens Write program ran by the SLCC Community Writing Center is looking for mentors to help teens write and help build a portfolio.
The logo for the Salt Lake Comic Con in 2013

In a desert of pop culture conventions, Salt Lake Comic Con is an oasis

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With a rise in nerd culture and conventions in Utah, Salt Lake Comic Con may fill a need that many Utahn’s demand.
wood sculptures

Cutting art against the grain

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Hobby turns to profit when artists Craig Kalfaolu and Johnny Doyle carve a new niche market out of wooden sculptures.

Government surveillance practices can diminish right to privacy

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The argument on the moral ethics on government surveillance continue, but when does safety take away from American rights?

Congress, Obama fail college students with new loan bill

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Utah legislators and Board of Regents will look to fail students again during 2014 session.
Erykah Badu

The Queen of Neo-soul

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Erykah Badu serenades her loyal fans as they sway to the beat at Salt Lake City’s Twilight Concert.
2 dogs at a dog park

Another Wacky Wednesday: Mutt’s Day

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July 31 is a day to celebrate man’s best friend by exploring any one of Salt Lake’s off-leash dog parks.
Amelia Earhart seated outside her cockpit in Los Angeles after completing the Transcontinental Flight in 1932.

Another Wacky Wednesday at SLCC: Amelia Earhart Day

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July 24 honors Amelia Earhart, a female pioneer of aviation and adventure and icon for women around the world.
Sunglasses

Simple ways to prevent eye damage

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Our eyes face many hazards on a daily basis. Nadhirrah has some tips on how to protect them.
Warming up

Former SLCC student now Crossfit gym owner

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SLCC alumnus Greg Schell speaks about his growing business and gives advice to any student headed in the business direction.
Water fountains in Las Vegas

Las Vegas left high and dry by current water rights

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Las Vegas is starting to run out of water and a new proposition could affect Utah's water source in the process of re-hydrating the city of lights.