Video Game Reviews

Video Game Reviews

Video game reviews for Cooking Mama 5, Costume Quest 2, Destiny, Disgaea 4, Doorways: The Underworld, Fairy Fencer F, FIFA 15, A Golden Wake, Hack ‘n’ Slash, Hyrule Warriors, Interstellar Marines, Middle-Earth: Shadow Of Mordor, Natural Doctrine, NHL 15, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Professor Layton vs. Alex Wright: Ace Attorney, Runers, Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments, Spacecom, Spider-Man Unlimited and Styx: Master Of Shadows. … read more

SLUG Skate Photo Feature

SLUG Skate Photo Feature
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While most people were heading down to the Red Lobster on this particular Friday night for some all-you-can-eat shrimp, Levi had other ideas. … read more

Eat the Food, Leave the Dishes: 10 Thanksgiving Hotspots

Eat the Food, Leave the Dishes: 10 Thanksgiving Hotspots
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Thanksgiving is synonymous with gathering friends and family for a glorious feast that inevitably becomes the motivation of New Year’s resolutions nationwide. For those looking to enjoy all the feasting without accumulating piles of dirty dishes, here are 10 local restaurants that have you covered. … read more

An Education From The Trans* Community

An Education From The Trans* Community
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In recognition of Transgender Awareness Month, SLUG spoke with four members of Salt Lake City’s trans* and genderqueer community, who are in their early 20s, to find out about their experiences and extend knowledge through dialogue. … read more

Burt’s Tiki Lounge – In Memoriam

Burt’s Tiki Lounge – In Memoriam
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Burt’s Tiki Lounge was a place where one checked their “scene cred” at the door and let the bar’s flier-ridden walls tell the venue’s story—and a damn-good chunk of Utah’s underground music tale at that. … read more

Banzai Skatepark

Banzai Skatepark
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Banzai Skatepark opened their doors around six months ago. Banzai is in the town of Lindon, Utah, which is about 45 minutes from Salt Lake. SLUG recently had the chance to speak with the general manager of Banzai, Grant McCarty, about some of the finer points of the park. … read more

Product Reviews

Product Reviews

Product reviews for Brunton’s All Day High Capacity Power Supply and Recoil’s Automatic Cord Winder Combo Pack … read more

The Great Indoors: Exploring the Wasatch Indoor Bike Park

The Great Indoors: Exploring the Wasatch Indoor Bike Park
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The snow and cold temps often put a damper on most Utahns’ cycling adventures from about November to March. Fortunately, entrepreneur and avid outdoorsman Spencer Randle saw an innovative opportunity to keep bikers entertained year round by bringing them to the great indoors. … read more

Food Review: Rawtopia

Food Review: Rawtopia
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Omar Abou-Ismail is thrilled to examine people’s expressions as they taste raw vegan food for the first time. As a skeptic by nature (and junk food vegan!), I was surprised at the palatable flavors and textures—I’ve never had anything like the food from Rawtopia. I’m sure Omar could detect the suspicion fade and turn to bliss as I stuffed my face. … read more

SLUG BMX Photo Feature: Jordan Swenson

SLUG BMX Photo Feature: Jordan Swenson
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Whenever I hear someone talking about “underrated riders,” Jordan is the first person that comes to mind. He’s put out a couple self produced edits that have gone more or less under the radar in terms of major BMX media, despite his riding level being at or even above some current pros.
Photos by: Matthew Windsor / matthewwindsorphoto.com … read more

Creature Feature: Lisa Dank – Drag Thing

Creature Feature: Lisa Dank – Drag Thing
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Lisa Dank was born in Ogden and, three years ago, came to Salt Lake with wide, white eyes and a Trapper Keeper full of bright, bratty personality. Dank, who prefers male pronouns in and outside of performance, was soon spotted onstage at Pure (now Hydrate) by Cartel Chameleon Fenice, who was recruiting performers for a fledgling performance collective affectionately called the Bad Kids. … read more

Telling Funny Stories with Chuck Palahniuk

Telling Funny Stories with Chuck Palahniuk
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Chuck Palahniuk is an American Novelist and freelance journalist who is best known for the film adaptations of his books Choke and Fight Club. On the heels of the release of his 14th novel, Beautiful You, Palahniuk sat down with SLUG to chat about James Franco, Comic Cons and becoming a graphic novelist for his next project Fight Club 2. Palahniuk will be in town at the Union Ballroom on Oct. 29, for anyone who would like to witness his crazy antics in person and wear pajamas as an adult. … read more