Tosh’s Ramen

Tosh’s Ramen
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Tosh’s Ramen is a church to worshippers of a passing time, where secrets are revealed in bowl after steaming bowl of flesh, water and wheat. The keeper of the flavor’s secret, Toshio Sekikawa, holds his congregation in thrall.

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Book Reviews

Book Reviews

Book review for The Auteur, City: The Mind in the Machine, Ciudad, The Collector, The Complete Far Side, 33 1/3, I’m The Man, list, The Observable Characteristics of Organisms: Stories, Porndance, Robocop Vol 3, Ruth’s Journey, The Sixth Gun: Book 7, Tag: Deluxe Edition Hardcover, Talent: Deluxe Edition, This Changes Everything and Wildfire

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Paul Edwards: SLUG BMX Photo Feature

Paul Edwards: SLUG BMX Photo Feature
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Paul Edwards is one of the few kids in Utah County that regularly makes his way up to Salt Lake City to cruise with us. He can mess with a street set up as well as anyone, but it’s always funny to watch him just hanging out and rolling around before deciding to huck a huge flair in front of a mob of scooter dorks. … read more

The Activist Corner: Solidarity, Blockades and Agitation

The Activist Corner: Solidarity, Blockades and Agitation
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The individuals that make up tonight’s cast are diverse characters who appear a bit disorganized. Among the groups I can identify are Black Bloc Anarchists and a guy holding a fishing pole with a doughnut dangling at the end. … read more

University Students Bring Their A Game – EAE Open House 2014 @ The University of Utah 12.12

University Students Bring Their A Game – EAE Open House...
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For three solid hours, attendees got their hands on projects created by first year students all the way to thesis games, which were shown in their own room with projectors and tournaments. … read more

Head Bitch In Charge: Exploring Bitch Planet with Kelly Sue DeConnick

Head Bitch In Charge: Exploring Bitch Planet with Kelly Sue...
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It’s not easy being a woman in the industry because misogynists are inhumanly persistent with their hate. As such, even feminists can be fooled into thinking that comics are a boys’ game, all spandexed Barbie dolls for preteen masturbation. … read more

Trent Call: Processed Opening Reception @ UMOCA Exhibit 12.12

Trent Call: Processed Opening Reception @ UMOCA Exhibit 12.12
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In Processed, Call’s work uses collage, digital media, painting and found objects to manifest new ways of exploring the fast food industry, consumerism and our perceptions of art and the world around us. … read more

Salt Lake City Indicts the System: A Justice Rally for Eric Garner! 12.06

Salt Lake City Indicts the System: A Justice Rally for...
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The decision by a Staten Island, N.Y. grand jury to not indict NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo on his use of a chokehold that resulted in the death of Eric Garner has furthered the raw outrage that is already greatly felt across the nation. … read more

Mean Jeans @ Diabolical Records 12.05 with Kepi Ghoulie, JAWWZZ!!

Mean Jeans @ Diabolical Records 12.05 with Kepi Ghoulie, JAWWZZ!!
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On Friday, December 5th, 2014, a super kick-ass, fun-as-hell and free show took place at Diabolical Records. Mean Jeans (Portland, Ore.), Kepi Ghoulie (former frontman for Groovie Ghoulies) & local act JAWWZZ!! made up the bill. … read more

Movember Mustache Competition @ Poplar Street Pub 11.29

Movember Mustache Competition @ Poplar Street Pub 11.29
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Jed’s Barber Shop hosted a Movember Mustache competition at the Poplar Street Pub in Downtown Salt Lake City. Behold the classiest beards in the valley! … read more

Creature Feature: Ladie Lilith – Smashing Gender Expectation

Creature Feature: Ladie Lilith – Smashing Gender Expectation
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Lilith describes her/his performance style as gory and raw. “I enjoy that my art makes people talk,” she/he says, likening her performance to political theater. One visceral example was when she smashed a model LDS Temple on stage at Metro Bar, which elicited strong responses—both complimentary and derogatory—from onlookers. … read more

30 Years Of Ripping: An Interview With Benjamin Pellegrino

30 Years Of Ripping: An Interview With Benjamin Pellegrino
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There is something sacred that lies within a local skate and snowboard shop. Benjamin Pellegrino is the co-owner of Milosport, one of the best and longest-standing shops in Utah. Started by Dimitrije Milovich (founder of Winterstick and namesake of Milo) and Duane Bush in 1984, Milosport has been serving the local skate and snowboard community along the Wasatch Front for 30 years. … read more