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

Go Vegans!

The Lumberjack
December 9, 2009

As someone who became vegan while in college, I enjoyed reading about AWARE’s call for more vegan options in HSU’s cafeterias (Skeels, Nov. 18). Kudos to Jenna and Mary Sue Savage for working with campus dining services to start dishing out more meat, egg, and dairy-free meals – and for empowering others to stand up for animals every time they sit down to eat.

A growing number of people, especially today’s compassionate youth, are choosing to leave animals off our plates. In fact, ARAMARK, a leading food service provider, conducted a poll of 100,000 college students and found that nearly 25% of them want vegan meals offered on campus. Thankfully, universities like HSU are starting to cater to this increase in demand for healthier and more humane options.

With the holiday season approaching, each of us can express our compassion simply by making our next meal a vegan one. For more information, including free recipes and tips for Vegan Eatin’ on a Budget, visit TryVeg.com.

Francesca Valente
Office Manager, Compassion Over Killing