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A reporter raises his hand to ask a question as U.S. Army Gen. Ray Odierno, Commander of U.S. Forces-Iraq, delivers an operational update on the state of affairs in Iraq during a press briefing at the Pentagon, June 4, 2010. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen

Journalism vs. writing: a student’s perspective

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SLCC journalism student Heidi Bledsoe reflects on the lessons she's learned as a reporter and on how journalism differs from other forms of writing.
A cornucopia filled with gourds

Letter from the Editor: The true meaning of Thanksgiving

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Before we all get prepared to enjoy the day off and eat our fill of turkey, our acting editor-in-chief, Kachina Choate, would like to remind you what the holiday of Thanksgiving is supposed to be about.
SLCC Folio receives CCHA award

Letter to the Editor: Folio announcements

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Folio faculty adviser Brandon Alva shares an award the literary magazine recently received and encourages the SLCC community to attend the fall 2014 reading on Wednesday.
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The significance of the American flag

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As the public exercises its right to vote, Heidi Bledsoe takes a moment to reflect on the meaning behind out nation's flag and ceremonious way in which it's handled.
An image of a decorated grave site during Day of the Dead celebrations at the cemetery of San Antonio Tecómitl, in the Milpa Alpa borough of Mexico City, Mexico.

Dia de los Muertos more than just a variant of Halloween

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Many Latin Americans celebrate El Dia de los Muertos, a festival to honor those who have passed away. Jennifer Vasquez Acevedo brings you the details of this celebration.
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.
LDS Temple in Salt Lake City

The story of a non-Mormon growing up in a Mormon family

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With more than half of Utahns identifiying as members of the LDS church, being in the religious minority can make one feel isolated from the rest of the community. Tara Reid brings you the story of someone who had such an experience when it came to relating to his family.

What to eat if you don’t want to catch the cold

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As we get closer to the harsh winter months, it never hurts to have some additional help staving off diseases like the Flu and the common cold. Reporter Brook Bartlett gives you a list of foods to eat in order to avoid getting sick.
The sign for the Stella Grill silhouetted against the evening sky.

Stella Grill offers adventurous flavors at conservative prices

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The next time you're near South City Campus on your lunch break, try this local hotspot.
'News' in block letters

Introducing News Girl, the reporter with the inside scoop on The Globe newsroom

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Introducing News Girl, the new weekly column that aims to report events attended by The Globe's staff and showcase the hard work that goes into every single issue.
A still from 2001: A Space Odyssey featuring the apes surrounding the monolith

Philosophy by Me: Reflections on life for SLCC students

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David Maness ponders whether the fact we are all numbskulls is why we don't have a Constitution class starship.
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How to handle bullying, harassment on campus

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While bullying may appear to be something limited to high school, Reporter Jennifer Vasquez Acevedo seeks to remind you how even college campuses can have problems with bullying and harassment.