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Lavanya Mahate: Building a Compassionate Culinary Community
Lavanya Mahate pushed against the patriarchy in Indian culture to craft a path to lift up others and highlight her entrepreneurial success. … read more
Snow Photo Feature: Kale Cimperman
Kale Cimperman grinds a rail at Brighton’s Bone Zone in SLUG’s Snow Photo Feature of the month. Happy shredding! … read more
Senator Jennifer Plumb Knows Accessible Naloxone Can Save Lives In...
Today, Physician and Senator Plumb is one of the state’s most prolific leaders, serving as co-founder of the nonprofit Utah Naloxone. … read more
Emerald Project Co-Founder Nora Abu-Dan is Proud to be Palestinian
Abu-Dan and Tashnizi founded Emerald Project to fight Islamophobia in Salt Lake City. … read more
A Different Kind of LDS Trailblazer: Sebastian Stewart-Johnson Confronts Ignorance...
After LDS leader Bradley Wilcox delivered a racist speech about Black church members, Sebastian Stewart-Johnson filmed a response video and posted it on TikTok. … read more
Slamdance Film Review: Sam’s World
Sam’s World explores the internal universe of its main character, Sam, a non-binary sex worker grappling with friendship, romance and a secret pregnancy. … read more
Love Letters to the West Side: Celebrating the Roots We...
MICA’s third art exhibit, Love Letters to the West Side, is a heartfelt homage to the often-overlooked Salt Lake City neighborhoods and communities. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Robin D’Banc
Despite their self-described “mean girl energy,” Robin D’Banc’s personal journey and performances have inspired their community to be authentic. … read more
The Stories We Still Need: Queer Filmmaking in Utah
These two local LGBTQ+ indie films prove that the Salt Lake film community is much broader and more diverse than what gets shown on the big screen. … read more
Tamarind Vietnamese & Phở Kitchen: Fast and Furious Fusion
In Vietnamese culture, tamarind trees symbolize a fruit ripe with possibilities. Tamarind Vietnamese & Phở Kitchen is a dream come to fruition. … read more
Bold & Beautiful: Heller Highwater
Heller Highwater is a Wyoming-raised space cowboy navigating disability, trauma, and masculinity through “Reclaiming his Yeehaw.” … read more
Rediscovering Your Passion: An Interview with Egan Wint
The relaxed vibe and community of Salt Lake City’s snowboarding scene reignited Egan Wint’s love for the sport. … read more
