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
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.
Salt Lake Community College
Utah’s LGBTQ+ youth find connection with art exhibition ‘A Hug Away’
October 5, 2022 By Jonnathan Yi
Artist Lilian Agar’s exhibition was on display at SLCC this summer, and is at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute through October.
Salt Lake Community College
Mural artists return to their roots with work at SLCC’s Peace and Justice Garden
September 22, 2022 By Zane Smith
The trio behind Roots Arts Kollective are all alumni at Salt Lake Community College.
Salt Lake Community College
Utah students create video, posters for campaign to promote vaccinations
July 15, 2022 By Cristian Martinez
Spy Hop Productions teams with Salt Lake County Health Department for “Vax to the Max” campaign.
Salt Lake Community College
Iosepa event postponed, but memory of Pacific Islanders’ settlement remains
May 28, 2022 By Will Stamp
Most years, people gather to eat, pray and remember at the one-time Tooele County settlement.
Salt Lake Community College
SLCC adviser mentors immigrants to Utah who ‘start from scratch’
May 21, 2022 By Cristian Martinez
Utah “Woman of the Year” Luz Gamarra knows what new arrivals need, because she was one in 2004.
Salt Lake Community College
SLCC’s Latinx population is growing, and officials aim to serve that community better
April 27, 2022 By Cristian Martinez
College is working toward a federal designation as a “Hispanic-serving institution,” possibly by 2025.
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