Students react to Charlie Kirk's killing and discuss their desire for more dialogue

By Saige Miller,

Martha Harris

Published September 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM EDT

Utah State University students, where Charlie Kirk was supposed to speak at the end of the month, respond to the governor's plea to disagree constructively.

Saige Miller

Martha Harris

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