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
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.”
Salt Lake Community College
Watch: Tattoo taboos fading among younger Latter-day Saints
April 2, 2023 By Kristina Martinez
A couple talk about the tattoos they have and the meanings behind them.
Salt Lake Community College
Gen Zers leaving LDS faith find community on social apps like TikTok
March 24, 2023 By Nicole Spearman
Church leaders have countered with a class aimed at helping young adults get answers from reliable sources.
Salt Lake Community College
Crackdowns have moved street racing to once-quiet neighborhoods
March 16, 2023 By Alexander Campbell
“Fast cars aren’t going to go away because we don’t have a track,” says one racer.
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