Doughnut Worry: The Big O’s Serving Up Vegan Treats

Posted on September 1, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

(L–R) Scrumptious gourmet vegan doughnuts are the name of the game for Big O crew Jon Bruni, Ally Curzon, Jessica Curzon and Leah Curzon. Photo: Logan Sorenson

Three months ago, a brand-new, family-run hotspot popped up on Broadway called The Big O Doughnuts. If you haven’t already heard, they’re deep-frying a creative spin on a classic favorite. In a short amount of time, this completely plant-based, locally sourced shop is making a big name for itself among vegans and non-vegans alike for its uniquely delicious vegan doughnuts, and owner Jess Curzon is eager to see where this shop takes her. … read more

SLUG Skate Photo Feature: Mikey Martinez

Posted on September 1, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Mikey Martinez – Frontside Smith – Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Mikey Martinez had made up his mind about skating this 15-stair rail before he ever sent me an email asking if I’d like to shoot it. … read more

Mike Brown: Pokémon GO, Bro!

Posted on September 1, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Mike Brown just can’t seem to find that rare Machoke in the world of Pokémon GO. Illustration: Drew Grella

There are four things in my life that I refuse to start doing because I’m afraid that I might not ever stop doing them if I start, and I already have enough bad eating habits. But after I downloaded Pokémon GO to my cellular-tellular, it soon became obvious that there should have been five things on my personal list of forbidden fruit. … read more

Beer of the Month: The Down Low

Posted on September 1, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

The Down Low - Lagunitas Brewing Company

One brand I never thought I’d see in Utah, never mind in a Harmons or Maverik, is Lagunitas Brewing from Petaluma, California. Lagunitas has built a fast reputation around North America for making highly flavorful beers in many varieties. … read more

SLUG BMX Photo Feature: Greg Anderson

Posted on September 1, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

I met Greg a few years ago while riding the dirt jumps in Park City. My initial impression of him was a guy who didn’t say much and shredded hard. Later that summer, he started talking to me and I found a good-humored, friendly guy behind the stoic veil. … read more

Gallery Stroll: The Art of Being Fletcher Booth

Posted on September 1, 2016 (August 3, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Fletcher Booth. Black and white portrait by Trent Call

Booth is an artist, whether it’s as a scholar, a professor, a curator, a creator or an installer. Mostly known for his large-scale paintings of authoritarian figures, Booth’s last solo show, in 2004, rocked the art community when some of the pieces were censored for content. … read more

Contributor Limelight: Amanda Rock

Posted on September 1, 2016 (May 30, 2024) by Asha Pruitt

Amanda Rock, our Senior Staff Writer, made the world a cheery one when she began writing for the magazine in January of 2013. Her positive disposition brightens our day each time we get to see her! … read more

Movie Review: Equity

Posted on September 1, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Not only is Equity a film that hearkens back to smaller financial thrillers like Wall Street and Glengarry Glen Ross, but it subverts their bruising masculinity by casting all of the key players as ambitious women. … read more

Movie Review: Morris From America

Posted on September 1, 2016 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

I kicked myself for not checking out Morris from America at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Now that I have had the opportunity to see it, I understand why so many people were talking about it. It’s a poignant look at cultural differences, hip-hop and the relationship between fathers and sons.
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