Tag: vegan

Ariel Carey, senior psychology major, started her new year by changing her eating habits after her girlfriend, Lacey Corcoran, senior psychology major, became a vegan in January. The couple started off as vegetarians in November then transitioned to being vegan after two months and do not plan on eating meat ever again.

I love meat, so going to the vegan restaurant Loving Hut in Upland was a departure. Knowing that there would be no lean and savory chicken or mouth-watering beef I questioned if I would leave Loving Hut satisfied. I actually did not leave satisfied. I left utterly delighted.

At a time when our planet is in peril, people should actively seek out different things in which they can do to help lessen their footprint on Earth.

“Supersize Me,” which documented the sickening facts about fast food that we’ve always known but only really made the connection to while watching Morgan Spurlock’s health deteriorate on screen, became a great conversation piece for vegetarians. I know I felt more confident in sharing my reasons for being a vegetarian to some people who don’t easily consider the humane treatment of animals as a strong enough argument.

Together they march in step, clothed entirely in black, carrying with them the weapons of a modern war. Family crests portraying terrifying images of pain and suffering identify the army, while hand-tempered swords are laid down and replaced with pen and ink.

Eating out has always been one of my little pleasures in life. Many of my memories of childhood are associated with meal times and food. When I was in grade school, my father used to take me and my brother to Carl’s Jr. every Thursday before choir practice. I would order a Western Bacon cheeseburger, fries and a Coke. At that time it was a meal I viewed as a luxurious pleasure.