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SLCC clubs unite, create new ceremony to celebrate student graduates

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After Utah HB 261 effectively ended affinity celebrations on campus, several SLCC clubs organized the “We Write Our Own Stories” graduation event on April 14.
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SLCC commencement countdown: Celebrating a new chapter

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For many graduating students, commencement is more than just a ceremony — it’s a culmination of years of hard work, sacrifice and determination.
SLCC queer students celebrating graduation

Lavender Graduation cancellation

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For the past few years, SLCC queer students could participate in a school-supported Lavender Graduation. But recent laws and administrative decisions put an end to the celebration.
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Resources, community members gather to promote sexual assault awareness

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The Rape Recovery Center joined several organizations in a gathering at the Utah Capitol Rotunda on April 2 to promote sexual assault awareness month.
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SLCC doubles parking citation grace period to 14 days

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This spring, SLCC Parking Services adjusted the grace period for paying citations to ease financial pressure while still enforcing parking rules.
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Surviving the e-portfolio

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SLCC students may complain about the e-portfolio, but surviving the assignment means getting the help you need, when you need it.
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‘As relevant today as it was when we started it’: SLCC educators praise possibilities...

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Educators at Salt Lake Community College argue for the merits of the e-portfolio general education requirement, saying the program helps students apply lessons learned in class to their own lives.
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Students and e-portfolio: squeaky wheels and kaleidoscopes

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Although SLCC's e-portfolio requirement elicits many complaints, some students have begun to realize its potential for deeper learning and personal expression.
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How students can give back to the environment this Earth Day

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Earth Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a holiday rooted in selfless tradition. Learn about local volunteer opportunities happening this week.
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Photos: Utahns protest at the Capitol

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Thousands gathered outside the Utah State Capitol to protest the Trump administration during a nationwide demonstration on April 19.
Illustration of Right to Read Day at the library

National Right to Read Day: It’s all about freedom

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Local Utah libraries and their patrons celebrated Right to Read Day on April 7, which recognized the freedom to access information, find community, and learn at a library.
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How students use caffeine to power through the semester’s final stretch

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From energy boosts to side effects like anxiety and sleep issues, college students find caffeine to be a double-edged sword.