Roger Altizer has a job that’s so cool you probably haven’t even thought to wish for it. While pursuing his PhD at the U of U, Altizer has proposed and implemented the University’s first gaming classes. That’s right, this enviable fella is actually a professor of video games. … read more
Facebooking fits well with the theme I gave my life for year number thirty, which is to become everything I’ve ever hated so I can find more things to like. So I bought a fixed-gear bike, an iPhone, and a couple of V-necks. Now I know how to update my FB status on the nations fastest 3G network while doing a track stand and exposing my three chest hairs … read more
People constantly ask me how I keep my lithe stature and showgirl calfs. My answer is as simple as my regimen: a mix of bicycling with light jazz-handing on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I’m an avid cyclist 365 days. Like, haven’t-owned-a-car-in-15 years, rode-my-bike-across-Europe-twice kind of enthusiast. … read more
Product reviews, including products from F1ND, Velo City Bags, Jansport and Shogo. … read more
National music reviews from As Tall As Lions, Chuck Ragan, Dethklok, Gwar, Jay Reatard, Mariachi El Bronx, Nurses, Portugal. The Man, Subhumans and more! … read more
Recent theatrical releases District 9, Inglourious Basterds, Funny People, Ponyo and more are reviewed, plus DVD reviews and “You Should’ve Worn a Condom!” … read more
Ancient Gonzo Wisdom, I Lick My Cheese, Precious Metal and The Sun Also Rises (classy!) are reviewed this month. … read more
I have not had a chub for beer like this since they said The Rêve was coming back. Why am I so giddy, you ask? Well, that’s simple–the craft beer scene in Utah has hit an all-time high in my book. We are seeing the release of new styles of beer that years ago were just a dream in a Utah brewer’s recipe book. … read more
Our first encounter with Polka Leviathan was monumental. Physically, she is a larger woman, but her presence is enormous. Cumorah suddenly appeared like a wraith next to me and in a loud and appalled whisper, spat out, “Sister Leviathan, you MUST modify your posture! It is indecent!”
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Salt Lake City’s monthly Gallery Stroll is a great introduction into the highbrow and lowbrow Salt Lake art scene, expanding one’s interests in the arts, fashion, nightlife, landscape and social worlds. Think of it as required attendance for those wanting a taste of what Salt Lake City has to offer. … read more
This month, SLUG’s talented staff of dickheads take on Fixie Fake-ster Haters, U92 DJs, residents of Roy City and a slovenly fellow named Pete. … read more
This month features video game reviews of Blueberry Garden, The Conduit, Motorstorm: Pacific Rift and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen … read more
