Three weeks after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, Turning Point USA made its first return to the state with an event at Utah State University on Sept. 30.

Meanwhile, events throughout Logan were held in hopes of fostering connection and positivity throughout the community.

USU’s Queer Student Alliance held a social on campus, community members held a gathering at Willow Park West, and the USU College Democrats held an informal meeting off campus.

“Everything feels like it's in chaos, and it also feels like there's so much anger and division, and I felt like I needed to do something,” said Heather, a community member who organized the Willow Park West gathering.

“Several people reached out and said that they wouldn't feel safe being on

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