Utah college students react to the death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk

By Saige Miller

Published September 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT

Utah college students are reacting to the killing of right-wind activist Charlie Kirk. NPR talks with students at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was shot, and nearby BYU.

Saige Miller

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