March 2025
Local Leaders
SLUG highlights the local leaders who are creating positive change in Utah’s communities. This issue recognizes the contributions of activists, organizations and individuals that make our state a better place!
The Silent Realm: How Hope on TTaPP Speaks Through Stigma
For the last five years, Hope on TTaPP has been providing free direct outreach and case management for those affected by HIV and Hepatitis C diagnoses. … read more
El Potrero Market: Planting the Seeds of Community
El Potrero Market is a hub of culture, tradition and community, where customers are valued and everything is done with intention. … read more
Punk’s Not Dead: An Interview with Olifer Rock Shop
Once a print shop, Olifer Rock Shop has evolved into more than just a punk merchandise store — it’s a thriving hub for local musicians and DIY artists. … 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
