The Story Room
The Story Room is a free, wire-style service created for media partners to access and republish student-reported stories. This is part of Amplify Utah’s first initiative: a collaborative effort to bring diverse, student-driven perspectives into local news. By connecting college media programs with news organizations, we’re creating space for emerging voices and fresh viewpoints on the issues that matter most to Utah communities.
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Weber State University
Speakers at censorship ‘teach in’ at Weber State encounter rain outside, restrictions indoors
October 4, 2025 By Alfonso Rubio, Jared Mitchell, James Gordon, and Kyle Greenawalt
The “uncensored version” of the Unity Conference began outdoors. When weather forced participants inside, they were told to adhere to the limits of Utah’s anti-DEI law.
Weber State University
‘I was ordered to lie’: Weber State censorship event canceled, after organizers said school wanted to censor speakers
October 3, 2025 By James Gordon, Alfonso Rubio, Jared Mitchell, and Kyle Greenawalt
A university official warned the event had to comply with the Utah Legislature’s ban on DEI language. An independent “teach-in” was set for Friday.
University of Utah
11 Days Later: UVU in the Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Death
September 22, 2025 By Addy Cowley and Teanna Sorensen
Utah County navigates trauma and grief almost two weeks after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot. Students from BYU and UVU shared their experience.
Salt Lake Community College
Sandy’s new female speaking club strives to amplify women’s voices
July 6, 2025 By Savannah Stacey
These women have entered their public speaking era.
University of Utah
‘Remember you are beautiful’: Ilona Maher’s role in shaping Utah’s girls rugby community
July 1, 2025 By Elle Crossley
University of Utah
Body Check’d: In SLC's roller derby scene women compete with all identities
July 1, 2025 By Frank Regalado
University of Utah
After injury, Utah Royals’ Lauren Flynn learns the mental battle is as hard as the physical recovery
July 1, 2025 By Elle Crossley
Through her recovery, the Royals defender says she has had to reckon with her identity as an athlete.
University of Utah
Home court advantage: How U.S. Olympians are building pro volleyball dreams in Utah
July 1, 2025 By Estella Weeks
University of Utah
She works for three Utah pro sports teams. So why are guys ‘fansplaining’ to her?
June 26, 2025 By Ava Hart
Madeline Mirrione, a team attendant for the Utah Jazz, says her goal is to become as confident as the pro athletes she meets at work.
University of Utah
First of Its Kind: Utah Women Launch State's Only University Club Basketball Team
June 26, 2025 By Natalie Newton
University of Utah
‘They know she’s doing it, too’: How the Utes women’s basketball team learned to love their strength coach
June 26, 2025 By Natalie Newton
Lindsey Kirschman’s success with athletes comes from being able to “get people to do hard things and enjoy it,” one Utes coach says.
University of Utah
As Vipers return to national rugby semi-final, they have ‘no choice but to win’
June 26, 2025 By Elle Crossley
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