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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Salt Lake Community College
Anti-LGBTQ flyers at Salt Lake Community College, and the school’s response, raise alarms
August 30, 2023 By Cristian Martinez
Flyers found on the South City campus in June prompt a discussion about ‘dangerous’ rhetoric and free speech.
Salt Lake Community College
SLCC’s program at Utah State Prison has its first graduating class
August 28, 2023 By Sean Stetson
The program gives 16 incarcerated people their associate degrees, and seven more get certificates of completion.
Salt Lake Community College
Environmentalists weigh in on ‘flower bombing,’ and how to do it wisely
August 26, 2023 By Paige Ney
The ‘guerrila gardening’ may appeal as a way to save the planet, but it can be illegal and an environmental risk.
Salt Lake Community College
SLCC student promotes ‘Indigenous excellence’ through community radio
August 17, 2023 By Kyle Forbush
Valene Peratrovich, aka ‘Valene MC,’ uses her show on KRCL to ‘talk about Natives the way I want to talk about Natives.’
Salt Lake Community College
SLCC’s Trans Sports Ball Day provides a space for all to exercise and have fun
August 16, 2023 By Teresa Chaikowsky
The event was designed to promote inclusion for transgender students in athletics.
Salt Lake Community College
Brothers work to promote diversity and Indigenous heritage at SLCC
August 15, 2023 By Kyle Forbush
Joey and Joseph Du Shane-Navanick helped get land acknowledgements on two SLCC campuses, and that’s just the beginning.
Salt Lake Community College
Technology can raise barriers to learning English, ESL students and teachers say
June 27, 2023 By Claudia Jahen
One study says ‘learners cannot be 100% sure’ that technological aids will help with the language.
Salt Lake Community College
Utah researchers are testing a birth control gel for men
June 23, 2023 By Ethan Udy
The gel, which is a long way from FDA approval, could change the way couples deal with contraception.
Salt Lake Community College
From a truck to a brick-and-mortar location, Loco Burger’s owners have big dreams
June 5, 2023 By Tyffton Bowman
With their Mexican-influenced burger, the company has amassed a devoted following.
Salt Lake Community College
Utah’s indie bookstores are leading the charge against school book bans
June 4, 2023 By Tyffton Bowman
A large number of titles targeted feature people of color of LGBTQ+ themes and characters.
Utah State University
Logan schools working to implement new policy over pride flags
May 1, 2023 By Kris Carpenter
Teachers can keep personal items, such as flags, in view if they “do not disturb the learning process.”
University of Utah
At University of Utah, an Arab student group aims to build community
April 28, 2023 By Breanna Giang
One member calls the campus group “a club where I get to truly be who I am and belong.”
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