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
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.
Salt Lake Community College
College pantries in Utah learning to serve a more diverse range of students
January 16, 2023 By Jude Macher
School programs and activists working to stop the “starving student” stereotype.
University of Utah, Salt Lake Community College
Utah colleges work to conserve water on campuses
November 28, 2022 By Jacob Freeman and McCaulee Blackburn
University of Utah, Weber State and Salt Lake Community Colleges each have new programs in the works.
Salt Lake Community College
How some Utahns navigate going to college at an older age
November 7, 2022 By Patrick Kennedy
Older students may face unique challenges, including childcare and the fear of not being taken seriously by younger classmates.
Salt Lake Community College
Two drag queens talk about Salt Lake City’s growing drag scene, and the pushback
November 6, 2022 By Jude Macher
Despite some protests, “the future is now, and the future is big,” according to one Utah drag queen.
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake Community College leaders disappointed by court ruling that leaves DACA program in limbo
November 5, 2022 By Cristian Martinez
The uncertainty is “frustrating,” one DACA recipient said, as the case goes back to a lower court.
Salt Lake Community College
With inflation rising, SLCC’s Bruin Pantry sees more students and staff seeking its free goods
October 21, 2022 By Patrick Kennedy
Pantry offers dry goods, canned foods, fresh produce and hygiene products at four locations.
Salt Lake Community College
Gender-inclusive restroom signs being installed at SLCC’s Taylorsville campus
October 20, 2022 By Jonny Tollestrup
The program had some glitches at first, but student leaders report feedback is positive.
Utah State University
‘My existence is not political’: Students and parents debate pride flags in Logan schools
October 19, 2022 By Kris Carpenter
No decisions made yet about whether to ban pride flags in Logan public schools
Salt Lake Community College
Protesting BYU’s LGBTQ policy, Black Menaces group calls for student walkout next week
October 6, 2022 By Haily Askerlund
Black Menaces, known for asking tough questions and posting on TikTok, urges action statewide.
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