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🚫 The 13 books banned from Utah schools
August 6, 2024
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The Books Permanently Banned From Utah Schools
Thirteen books have officially been banned from all Utah public schools, following the new book ban law passed this year. Titles on the list include “Milk and Honey” by Rupi Kaur, “Oryx & Crake” by Margaret Atwood, and “Forever” by Judy Blume. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Related: Remember that time Davis County almost banned The Bible? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Utah’s First Execution Since 2010
On Thursday, Utah will proceed with its first execution in over 14 years. Seven people are currently on Utah’s death row. A designated Free Speech Zone will be set up at the execution for protesters. [FOX 13]
Ye & Ty Dolla $ign Listening Party
Ye formerly known as Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign announced a special listening experience in Salt Lake City on Friday, Aug. 9, for their joint album “Vultures 2.” Tickets start at $60 before fees. [City Cast Salt Lake]
Local Disney Adults
For many adults, the Disney brand is more than an attraction — it’s a lifestyle. But does it specifically offer Utahns an experience delightfully similar to our state’s most prominent religious practice? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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SLCC graduates are hard workers and smart decision-makers. 81% graduate with no or little debt. They opted for a school where they are in a class of 20 not 100—It’s nice when a teacher knows your name. Did we mention trailblazers? Almost half are first-generation students. Look for that on a résumé.
What To Do
Tuesday, Aug. 6
- 🌱 Jordan River Clean-up | 7-9 p.m. | Volunteer | 12+ only | Fairpark
- 🌺 Pasifika Dance Workshop | 7-9:30 p.m. | Free | Liberty Wells
- 🇮🇹 Tour of Italy Tasting Class | 7:30 p.m. | $40 without wine/$60 with wine | Downtown SLC
Wednesday, Aug. 7
- 🎸 Music Gear Drive & Gear Sale | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (drive) & 2-4 p.m. (sale) | Donate, pay what you can | West Valley
- 🎲 Game Night | 5-8:30 p.m. | Free entry | Sugar House
- 🥾 Sierra Club Summer Outings: Lake Mary Wildflower Hike | 6-8 p.m. | Free RSVP | Brighton
Thursday, Aug. 8
- 🎸 Music Gear Drive & Gear Sale | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (drive) & 2-4 p.m. (sale) | Donate, pay what you can | West Valley
- 🎶 Singo (Song & Bingo) | 6-8:30 p.m. | Bingo cards $5/1 or $10/3 | 21+ only | Granary District
- 🎻 The Music of John Williams | 7:30 p.m. | $26-$52 | Park City
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What’s the best save as a parent?
Keep your kids healthy with routine immunizations and well-child checks. Wellness checkups are how you and a healthcare provider you trust can work together to keep your child safe and healthy. Visit Up2Date.Utah.gov to find out which immunizations and health screenings your child needs at each age—or needs to catch up on.
Today on City Cast
Is Disney Utah’s True Religion?
Many Utahns are known for their faith, but should they also be known for being Disney adults? Jodi Eichler-Levine, religion and culture professor at Lehigh University, joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze why Utahns relate so strongly to the Walt Disney experience and how it became its own sort of religion.
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