Keiran Scott McDonald 1977-2005

Keiran Scott McDonald 1977-2005
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When his friends didn’t return from that dark submerged cave, Scott knew what he must do. The decision had been made a long time ago: he would sacrifice himself for the needs of others. Without personal regard, he ventured into the cold dark water, never to return. Keiran Scott McDonald was born July 27, 1977

Jennifer Lynn Galbraith 1984-2005

Jennifer Lynn Galbraith 1984-2005
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“I really am passionate about what I’m doing and I’m going to do it. The passion stems from the interest and love I have in what I’m doing; the knowledge I gain…I genuinely want to learn, to be open-minded. I want experience and peace.” — Jen Galbraith It’s nearly impossible to capture the beauty that

John “Blake” Donner 1980-2005

John “Blake” Donner 1980-2005

Blake was not who I had intended on singing for Parallax. Branden Kennedy, Rick Brimhall and I had been jamming for a few weeks, and we had gotten a song or two. We had an offer to open a show for Onekingdown and Diecast if we got a band rolling. I remember calling Blake to

Ariel Singer 1987-2005

Ariel Singer 1987-2005
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For those who never met Ariel Singer, I will attempt to sum up her life as I knew her. She was beautiful, intelligent and full of life. She never let her hardships get her down and always put others before herself. She had a passion for reading, being in the outdoors, music and cooking. She

The Moroccan Revisited: Long, Slow Death and the End of an Era

The Moroccan Revisited: Long, Slow Death and the End of...
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The Moroccan is hard to find, even with an exact street address. It’s down the narrow alley and behind Guthrie Bikes in downtown Salt Lake, in a dirty building. … read more

Dear Dickheads – August 2005

Dear Dickheads – August 2005
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Stop wasting money on hair care products and fucking fat guys with an REO Speedwagon tattoo and spend the money where it really counts – back into the music. … read more

Miranda July: From Kill Rock Stars to Killing Hollywood with Kindness

Miranda July: From Kill Rock Stars to Killing Hollywood with...
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Angela and I had our chance to interview Ms. July at Sundance but, like the flawed humans who populate her work, we kind of blew it. … read more

Va Va Va Voom: The Fluffgirls are Coming to Town

Va Va Va Voom: The Fluffgirls are Coming to Town
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When I get a hold of the founder of The Fluffgirl Burlesque Society, she’s putting the finishing touches on some outfits for their upcoming tour, which will include a stop at our own Burt’s Tiki Lounge. … read more

Review: Cruddy – Lynda Barry

Review: Cruddy – Lynda Barry
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Cruddy follows Roberta from her dysfunctional home life across the Nevada desert to Area 51 with her father on a murder spree. … read more

Review: Pilates Perfect: The Complete Guide to Pilates Exercise at Home – Diane Daniels

Review: Pilates Perfect: The Complete Guide to Pilates Exercise at...
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You never thought you would see a review for an exercise book in SLUG, did you? Especially one on an exercise craze sweeping the nation: Pilates. … read more

Review: Thinking in Type: The Practical Philosophy of Typography  – Alex W. White

Review: Thinking in Type: The Practical Philosophy of Typography –...
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It makes the reader work for information that should be more readily accessible and interesting instead of having to wade through mountains of information kicking and screaming. … read more

Soccer Dad and the People in Your Neighborhood: True Tales of an SLC Cabbie

Soccer Dad and the People in Your Neighborhood: True Tales...
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I was thus hiding out in my third-story apartment with my central air watching Azteca America (“Es tu casa”) with the sound off, listening to the Sonic Youth, “Daydream Nation.” … read more