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A Kyle Rittenhouse supporter in Kenosha Wisconsin standing near Bradford High School

Kyle Rittenhouse acquitted: Students react

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After fatally shooting two people and injuring another in August 2020, Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted by a jury on Friday.
Dr. Roderic Land

SLCC holds forum to bridge political divide

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After an emotional election, Dr. Roderic Land reassured students and staff that SLCC will always welcome them.
Person uses COVID-19 self-test kit

US government begins shipping free COVID-19 tests. Here’s how to order

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The federal government purchased one billion rapid COVID-19 tests to distribute to Americans for at-home use.
United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Presidential impeachment trial holds little interest to young voters

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SLCC students share their opinions on the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
Anton and Evgenia look at each other

Conversations from Ukraine: Former UVU student shares his story

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21-year-old Anton Piddubnyi recalls harrowing experiences for him and his family during the first weeks of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Poster for Exonerated Central Park Five event

Who are the Central Park Five?

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Yusef Salaam and Raymond Santana of the Exonerated Five will appear at SLCC on Feb. 18. Learn more about their wrongful conviction in the Central Park jogger case.
A still image of Mo Chara with a microphone during a screening of the film "Kneecap"

2024 Sundance: ‘Kneecap’ tells the story of modern Ireland

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A fresh perspective on the story of Northern Ireland, “Kneecap” follows an Irish rap group that explores a youth culture that was born out of an ages-old struggle with Britain.
Estercilia Simanca Pushaina gives a presentation

Attorney, author advocates for future of Wayuu people

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Colombian-Wayuu author and attorney Estercilia Simanca Pushaina discussed her advocacy for the indigenous Wayuu people Feb. 27 at Taylorsville Redwood Campus.
Crafted bird and fish on a wooden sign that reads "Help our sea, elev 70m"

Like Utah, California has had pipeline dreams to save its drying Salton Sea

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Californians discuss the possibility of building a canal or pipeline from the Sea of Cortez in Mexico to their own ailing terminal salt lake, the Salton Sea.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg 2016 portrait

Notorious RBG: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves undeniable impact

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Sept. 18 at the age of 87. Learn more about her and what happens next for the court.
West entrance of South City Campus

SLCC community reacts to assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump

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Students, alumni and staff commented on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally on July 13.
Trump speaks as Biden waits his turn

Trump, Biden square off in final presidential debate

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The final debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden gave viewers a clearer contrast between the candidates and their policies.