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Film Review: Jurassic World Rebirth

Posted on July 2, 2025 (July 4, 2025) by Angela Garcia

Jurassic World Rebirth is an unnecessary sequel that pales in comparison to Jurassic Park, though it also delivers enough thrills, cleverness and nostalgic fun. … read more

Posted in: Arts, Film, Film ReviewsTagged: Chris Pratt, David Koepp, Gareth Edwards, Jonathan Bailey, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Rebirth, mahershala ali, Scarlett Johansson

The Educated Tree Hugger: Content Creation with Justin Davies

Posted on July 2, 2025 (July 3, 2025) by Joshua Joye
Justin Davies takes a bite of a pine tree.

Justin Davies is a Utah-based content creator whose work focuses on improving peoples’ connections with nature. … read more

Posted in: Activism, Outreach and Education, CommunityTagged: Braiding Sweetgrass, Justin Davies, Robin Wall Kimmerer, TikTok

Utah Skatepark Advocacy Group: Concrete and Stone Can Be a Home

Posted on July 2, 2025 (July 3, 2025) by Joshua Joye
Utah Skatepark Advocacy Group founder Sean Peterson stands in a bowl at a skatepark at Cook Family Park in Pleasant Grove, Utah, with his skateboard.

Utah Skatepark Advocacy Group is made up of passionate skaters from all over Salt Lake Valley who are fighting hard to build and renew spaces for the local skate community. … read more

Posted in: Action Sports, CommunityTagged: Awardco, Brigham Young University, Sean Peterson, Utah Skatepark Advocacy Group

Alissa Pili: Utah’s Former Sharpshooting Forward, Minnesota’s Future Star

Posted on July 2, 2025 (July 10, 2025) by Joshua Joye
Alissa Pili looking at the camera.

It’s undeniable that Pili has already made her mark on this sport, both in Utah and back home in Alaska. It’s only a matter of time before she does the same on the national stage. … read more

Posted in: Action Sports, CommunityTagged: Alissa Pili, Brandon Pili, Caitlin Clark, Minnesota Lynx, University of Utah

X Games History Was Made in Salt Lake City

Posted on July 1, 2025 (July 10, 2025) by Asha Pruitt
Ryan Williams soars through the air on a bike.

The time and effort these athletes put into their sport while making it look so easy is just another skill they all have in common.  … read more

Posted in: Action Sports, Action Sports Other, Bike / BMX, Community, SkateTagged: Arisa Trew, Colby Raha, Gavin Bottger, Heili Sirviö, Ryan Williams, Tony Hawk, X Games

Film Review: KPop Demon Hunters

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Angela Garcia

KPop Demon Hunters is a fun, glittery, action-packed, candy-colored romp and one of the best animated musicals to come out in recent years. Disney, take notes! … read more

Posted in: Arts, Film, Film ReviewsTagged: Ahn Hyo-seop, Arden Cho, Blackpink, BTS, Chris Appelhans, HUNTR/X, Ji-young Yoo, K-pop, KPop Demon Hunters, Lee Bung-hun, Maggie Kang, May Hong, Monsta X, Sailor Moon, Saja Boys, Stray Kids, Twice

One Wheel? No Problem! with 801Wheel

Posted on July 2, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by Joshua Joye
801Wheel founder Stoker Jonz does a cool jump on his Onewheel.

SLC is lucky enough to have its own Onewheel shop: 801Wheel, offering retail, repairs, customization and accessories, all of it run and started by Stoker Jonz. … read more

Posted in: Action Sports, CommunityTagged: 801Wheel, OneWheel, Stoker Jonz

Review: Aesop Rock — Black Hole Superette

Posted on June 27, 2025 (July 16, 2025) by Kyle Forbush
Cover art for Black Hole Superette by Aesop Rock.

Black Hole Superette is more than just another album — it’s a journal entry from a veteran who has truly perfected the craft.  … read more

Posted in: Music, National Music ReviewsTagged: Action Bronson, Aesop Rock, Atmosphere, Eminem, Hail Mary Mallon, Homeboy Sandman, Logic, Lupe Fiasco, Machine Gun Kelly, Macklemore, Meow Wolf, Rhymesayers, Run the Jewels, Tom MacDonald

Film Review: F1

Posted on June 27, 2025 (June 27, 2025) by Asha Pruitt
Brad Pitt and Damson Idris look at the camera wearing racing jumpsuits.

Pitt doesn’t need a strong ensemble to surround him to make this work, but he gets one anyway. … read more

Posted in: Arts, Film, Film Reviews

Series Review: Adults

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Angela Garcia

Adults doesn’t fall into the easy pitfalls of satire, it doesn’t pander, nor does it reach for low-hanging fruit, it may very well become Gen Z’s time capsule. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Adults, Amita Rao, Anu Valia, Ben Kronengold, FX, Jack Innanen, Jason Woliner, Jonathan Krisel, Lucy Freyer, Malik Elassal, Nick Kroll, Owen Thiele, Rebecca Shaw, Simon Rich, Stefani Robinson, Will Ropp

An Inclusive Outdoors: The National Ability Center is Changing Utah’s Climbing Culture

Posted on July 2, 2025 (July 2, 2025) by Joshua Joye
Climbers climb a rock.

The National Ability Center offers more than just climbing instruction, featuring alpine sports, cycling, rafting and horseback riding. … read more

Posted in: Action Sports, CommunityTagged: Jill Boylan, Penni Duzy, The Front Climbing Club, The National Ability Center

X Games 2025: Nyjah Huston

Posted on July 2, 2025 (July 17, 2025) by Joshua Joye
Professional skater Nyjah Huston rides a rail that looks like a pair of sunglasses, at the X Games in Ventura last year.

Prior to this year’s games, Nyjah Huston was tied for the most X Games gold medals of all time. … read more

Posted in: Action Sports, CommunityTagged: Alex Midler, Chris Cole, Clive Dixon, Disorder, Heath Kirchart, Ishod Wair, Mark Appleyard, Nyjah Huston, Paul Rodriguez, Thrasher, X Games
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