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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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
University of Utah
How a Utah mom got into the wrestling ring and broke out of the box
June 26, 2025 By Graham Jones
Artist Jeanette Langston says a desire to speak up led her to create her wrestling alter ego.
University of Utah
Here’s how Utah music lovers try to navigate strict liquor laws
June 22, 2025 By Laney Hansen
For lovers of music who aren’t 21 yet, or don’t risk using a fake ID, it can be frustrating when a favorite band comes to town.
University of Utah
Utah Vipers women’s rugby team takes shot at a national title
May 15, 2025 By Elle Crossley
There’s “no choice but to win” for this team, whose members range in age from 18 to 52.
University of Utah
80 Years Later: Student Documentary Revisits Utah's Topaz Camp
May 11, 2025 By Jordan Thornblad
"It [is] so important to Utah history that we don’t brush this under the rug."
University of Utah
'Don't Let It Happen Again': Topaz Survivors Warn of Detention Powers
May 11, 2025 By Marissa Bond
“When you forget your history, you repeat it,” says a 94-year-old Japanese American in the University of Utah student-made documentary.
University of Utah
How Maile O’Keefe, former ‘beam queen,’ is helping Utah’s Red Rocks gymnastics team as a coach
April 25, 2025 By Sean Stetson
The former Ute star is providing inspiration and perspective for former teammates and new gymnasts as the team heads to NCAA nationals.
Salt Lake Community College
Utah legislation ends SLCC’s Lavender Graduation ceremony
April 24, 2025 By Pearl Ashton
SLCC's traditional graduation ceremony for queer students was called off due to Utah law taking effect.
University of Utah
What College Students Think About Beauty Filters and Their Impact on Mental Health
March 19, 2025 By Addy Christensen and Eliza Delgado
Salt Lake Community College
From nostalgia to brain rot: The shifting landscape of video games
March 15, 2025 By Gerardo Galvez-Zamora
Utah Tech University
Tragedy, TikToks, taboo jokes: Understanding Gen Z’s humor
March 14, 2025 By Alyssa Bayles and Ives Hong
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