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Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: The Downtown Winter Farmers Market impacts many Lexi Lilly The Winter Downtown Farmer’s Market is coming to a close on April 18 but don’t worry, the summer one will be open soon enough on June 6. Lexi Lilly shows us how farmer’s markets impact our community in Salt Lake.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: Student Sound: Local musical talent is the U’s unexpected strength Rowan Mcmanus The University of Utah is an underground hub of music, with many bands and fans promoting their love for the art in whatever way they see fit. Rowan Mcmanus tells us Salt Lake City has always flown a bit under the radar with its music scene.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: Many feel “Make America Great Again” is a hoax Chance Srey With gas prices souring, unlawful deportations and new federal cuts, Americans across the nation are confused with what the American Dream really is. Chance Srey takes a look at what’s happening.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: A Queer Little Community in the Utah Desert Austin Mino Under the Umbrella, a queer literature bookstore in Salt Lake City, has been one of the main places for queer community and representation in the state. Austin Mino tells us Queer Utahns have been able to meet people who think as they do and have the freedom to explore their queer identity in a safe, inclusive space.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: Redmond Farms partners with U athletics Clara Raposo Utah student-athletes are finding a new opportunity with a local brand. One local company is taking a different approach than some of its bigger competitors. They are focusing on relationships, community and long-term impact. Reporter Clara Raposo has the details.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: Measles in Utah Simone Arai Wiatrak Utah’s measles cases continue to rise surpassing South Carolina to become the epicenter of the outbreaks in the U.S. Simone Arai Wiatrak shows how the measles outbreak began, what barriers there are to get vaccines, and next steps to take to mitigate the spread of measles.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: Inside the U’s Biomedical Engineering Program Jonny Yi The University Of Utah accepts over 3,000 students every year and the number keeps growing. With one of the largest medical programs in the west, competition is fierce. So people have multiple avenues to learn, Jonny Yi takes a look at just one avenue: The biomedical engineering department.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: I’m Not Selling Anything Maggie Macfarlane The Salt Lake City Public Library isn’t going anywhere. With a rise in the “physical media” online trend, libraries have become the suppliers of physical goods. From books to movies, to snacks and internet access, the Salt Lake City Public Librarians are here to help.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: Impact of NIL on College Athletes Colin Lenskold When the NCAA introduced Name, Image, and Likeness, better known as N-I-L on July First, 2021 no one really knew what to expect. Now, less than five years later, it’s completely changed the way college sports work. Colin Lenskold has more from the University of Utah.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: The Brazilian Club Audrey Reber The University of Utah’s Brazilian Club hosted an event at the Language and Communications building to celebrate the annual Brazilian Carnaval festival. Journalism Student Audrey Reber shows us the ins and outs of the lively Brazilian Club.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: Collegiate Esports: Growing Fad or Dying Industry? John Eckstrom Colleges support a lot of official programs under them, from football and athletics to some lesser known ones. John Eckstrom gives us an inside look at professional Esports at the University of Utah.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: A Utah Identity, what UTA’s TRAX means to riders Alex Hooper Salt Lake City’s TRAX light‑rail system, a place where University of Utah students, commuters, and families all share the same space. Alex Hooper takes us onboard to explore what the trains reveal about the city as a whole.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: Bridging the Music Gap Myra Hicks Myra Hicks reports on an after-school program called Project GRIT that works to provide high-quality music education for elementary school students.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: Four letters, $4.5 million: The conversation behind the U’s LOVE sculpture Sean Stetson At the University of Utah, a new sculpture is drawing attention for both its message and its price tag. The giant red LOVE sculpture outside the Utah Museum of Fine Arts cost 4.5 million dollars. Sean Stetson went to campus to hear what it means and why it matters now.

Humanities Radio Presents COMM 3520: Paying to Play: The Cost of Club Hockey at the University of Utah Ellis Beacom At major universities, college athletics often means scholarships, packed arenas, and national attention. But for some athletes, playing at a high level comes with a different reality, one that includes paying out of pocket just to stay on the ice. At the University of Utah, club hockey players balance competition, school, and financial strain just to keep playing. Ellis Beacom takes us inside that world.