Year: 2025
Forbidden Freedom: The Fetish Cabaret Turns Five
On the fifth anniversary of the Fetish Cabaret, performers strip the shame away, shining a light on what makes us human. … read more
Bridging Feminist Theory, Media Ethics and Queer Justice in Higher...
Dr. Hernández is an assistant professor at the University of Utah and a scholar in queer, feminist health and media studies who has written multiple books. … read more
King of the (Micro) Nation
After lots of searching, SLUG Editorial Assistant Alton Barnhart found the perfect spot for his new nation, with zero contact from the outside world. … read more
The Secrets of Brand Propaganda, According to Aaron Gough
To Aaron Gough, the way marketing agencies go about their business is backwards. After founding his own agency, Scavenger Creative, Gough invented a new, foolproof way to get the word out. … read more
Melissa Zappa is the Tattooed Heavy Metal Acupuncturist
Melissa Zappa — founder of Flow Acupuncture and the Wellness, Research, and Training Coordinator at Huntsman Cancer Institute — does not fit the picture of a typical acupuncturist. … read more
Localized: Fight the Future
With straightforward and strong opinions as the foundation of their lyrics and sound, Fight the Future continues the long-loved tradition of making punk music for the sake of social change. … read more
Localized: P.S. Destroy This
Taking notes from Bikini Kill, Sonic Youth, Nirvana, X-Ray Spex and Crass, P.S. Destroy This carries on the tradition of pushing the envelope and synthesizing exquisitely loud sound. … read more
A Seat at the Table: How Ana Valdemoros Helps Small...
Through her advocacy efforts, Valdemoros continues to create opportunities for those who might otherwise struggle to break into the food industry. … read more
BYU’s Gayest Lighting Rig and the Film that Followed
The lighting of the rainbow “Y” at BYU in 2021 inspired David Sant to make a powerful documentary telling the stories of queer students on campus. … read more
Mike Brown: The Local Leader of Local Drunks: Sunyin Marci
Whether it’s questions about a fire code or what to do when a girl won’t stop shitting and doing blow in your bathroom, Sunyin Marci has good advice on what to do. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: March 2025
Lend your ears to the high reigns of this month’s Local Music Singles Roundup! Lay down your crown and spearhead your way through a fair share of metal, grunge, R&B and… gorecore? … read more
Contributor Limelight: Aubrey Calapp
Graphic Designer Aubrey Calapp has been delivering expertly-crafted, creative layouts to the pages of SLUG’s print issue since May 2024. … read more
