June 2026
LGBTQ+ Pride
June is the month for selflove, acceptance and the most fabulous of personalities. We’re honoring the best in Utah’s LGBTQ+ community, whether on the streets to capture a story or in the pages of the best queer-themed books. SLUG illustrator Kit Cactus (@kitcactusart) gives a cozier side to Pride with this bookshelf holding mementos from the different stories we covered.
Don’t Pass On Girls Who Smash
That first instance cooking burgers created such an undeniable buzz that Girls Who Smash was christened that night. It was immediately clear their burgers had legs. … read more
Books After Dark: Adult Book Fair Sheds Light on Censorship
Weller Book Works brings the community together for a candid discussion about the destructive implications of censorship, not just for students, but for everyone. … read more
June 2026 Astrology Forecast: Return To The Origin Story
We retrace our steps back to the beginning. Was it this same space and time? So many questions and directives are sent to the sky … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2026
If you can’t love yourself, how the hell are you going to love anyone else? So to express eternal pride, SLUG has got you covered with an overall musical good time. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Braxtyn Birrell
Cool, calm and collected, Braxtyn Birrell is always a pleasure. Between the performing arts and her writing, having many roles is Birrell’s bread and butter. … read more
Contributor Limelight: Joy Nelson
With a constant smile and a go-get’em personality, Joy Nelson’s knowledge on what’s trending adds the necessary pizazz to every post and video on our social media. … read more
