July 2, 2025

Contributor Limelight: Grace Simpson

As a climber, cyclist and all-around outdoor adventurer, Grace Simpson was well-equipped to write about adaptive outdoor climbing. She tackles writing assign-ments with ease, using her boundless creativity and copy editing experience to make SLUG a brighter, bolder publication.

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

An Inclusive Outdoors: The National Ability Center is Changing Utah’s...
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The National Ability Center offers more than just climbing instruction, featuring alpine sports, cycling, rafting and horseback riding. … read more

NCECA 2025: Salt Lake City Welcomes Nation’s Largest Ceramics Conference

NCECA 2025: Salt Lake City Welcomes Nation’s Largest Ceramics Conference
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The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference was held in SLC. It was the city’s first time hosting the prestigious conference. … read more

Bold & Beautiful: Jose Rojas

Bold & Beautiful: Jose Rojas
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Jose Rojas performs his choreography with Heels Queens Sundays at Milk+, and H.I.M. will perform at the Sneaker Convention Expo on April 5. … read more

Free The Game: A Mission to Bring Street Soccer to Youth

Free The Game: A Mission to Bring Street Soccer to...
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Free the Game emphasizes fun and personal growth over strict competition, which not only builds skilled athletes but also fosters a love for the game. … read more

Bold & Beautiful: Cherry Poppins

Bold & Beautiful: Cherry Poppins
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Cherry Poppins didn’t come to be overnight; they existed for years within Cherry’s imagination, awaiting the perfect time to make their first public appearance. … read more

Molly’s Gemini Room: Redefining Salt Lake’s Nightlife

Molly’s Gemini Room: Redefining Salt Lake’s Nightlife
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Molly’s Gemini Room is the newest and sexiest addition to Salt Lake City’s nightlife scene. … read more

The Art of Belonging: How Food Transcends Cultures to Create Identity

The Art of Belonging: How Food Transcends Cultures to Create...
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Comprising symbols from Mesoamerican and Indigenous cultures, Corn Mandala: Belonging is Jorge Rojas’ seventh installation of ephemeral mandalas. … read more