Published Letters and Op-Eds from COK’s Writers Group

Veggie Options needed to meet increasing demand

Sidelines
January 22,  2009

Kudos to Raiders Organized for Animal Rights for empowering other students to choose healthier and more humane meals. ("Limited veggie options on campus," Jan 15). Polls suggest a growing number of teens and young adults throughout the United States are opting to leave meat off their plates-for their health, the planet and animals. In fact, in 2005, ARAMARK conducted a poll of 100,000 college students, and nearly a quarter of those surveyed said finding vegan meals on campus is important to them. MTSU should follow in the footsteps of college cafeterias nationwide by expanding its menus to include a variety of meat-free options to meet the increasing demand. In the meantime, students can visit www.TryVeg.com for quick and easy recipes as well as a guide to vegan eating on a budget.

Erica Meier, Compassion Over Killing
Washington, D.C.