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Friday, March 29, 2019

Mayoral March Madness

Get ready to rumble—the primary is fast approaching.
Assuming we survive the lunacy, we’ll be there to cover the race between the top two vote-getters, culminating in the November municipal election. But first, the primary.

Movie Reviews: Dumbo, Hotel Mumbai, The Beach Bum, The Mustang, The Aftermath

Disney's big-eared elephant flies into multiplexes, along with a number of specialty offerings ranging from stoner McConaughey to the tale of a real-life terrorist tragedy. Tim Burton's remake of Dumbo fleshes out the original's thin narrative, but forgets to bring its soul.

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Security, Checked

Biskupski unveils a plan she hopes will foster collaboration and conversation among district officials and city police.
The legislation’s sponsor, Rep. Sandra Hollins, D-Salt Lake City, delivered a short address on how this agreement could dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline.

Movie Review: Dumbo (2019)

Disney's latest remake doesn't understand the soul of its predecessor's appeal.
The principle problem with Disney’s ongoing self-cannibalization isn’t necessarily that they’re trying to make new versions of perfect films; it’s that they keep engaging in brand deposits that flounder to find a distinct reason to exist.

Monday, March 25, 2019

Defending the Future

Utah students, environmental activists ask guv to request the deferral of parcels in BLM’s March Oil and Gas Lease Sale.
Several dozen young people interrupted the quiet, reverential decorum of the governor’s office Monday afternoon.

Thursday, March 21, 2019

‘A Long Way to Go’

Biskupski awards three local trailblazers at Women’s Leadership Awards.
Before her remarks, Biskupski reflected on the impact she’d hoped to have when she started the awards ceremony last year.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Anotha One

The city’s mayoral race adds yet another candidate ahead of August primary.
Harrison also said he sees the relationship between the mayor’s office and the City Council as one that needs to work together.

Friday, March 15, 2019

Utah’s Bright and Shining Future

SLC youth join thousands of students from around the world to demand action on climate change.
Hundreds of Utah students skipped school on Friday to rally on Capitol Hill and demand lawmakers take action to mitigate the effects of climate change.

This Is the End, My Friend

Conversion therapy! Fornication! Slavery! A venomous lizard not native to our state! 2019 Legislature reaches feverish conclusion.
Legislators have toiled away on Capitol Hill for the past 45 days, making new laws and devising fresh ways to control the lives of their more secular constituents.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Latter-day Paints

Church History Museum showcases Jesus-approved art in 11th international competition.
The pieces are loosely grouped into sections that have similar thematic representations, including animals, the cosmos, women’s devotional, the Book of Mormon, and of course, ol’ J-man Himself.

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