This Month's Star College Group! March 4, 2009
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With so many amazing college student groups out there raising awareness about animal rights, it's never easy to pick favorites. However, one group that we have a particular soft spot for is Speak Out for Species (S.O.S.) at the University of Georgia.
Started in 2004, S.O.S. has long been a force to be reckoned with on the UGA campus. Here's just a taste of what they've been up to recently:
- They organized a vegan food giveaway on campus, in honor of the Great American MeatOut, feeding over 200 students (they actually ran out of food, because it was so popular).
- They organize an annual documentary film festival called "Through Other Eyes", which discusses topics like the environmental impacts of factory farming and the Canadian seal slaughter.
- When the weather's right, the group holds an annual vegan ice cream social, to show people how delicious non-dairy treats can be.
- They worked alongside peta2 staff members to gather over 3,000 petition signatures in support of additional vegan options on campus!
In recognition of their efforts, peta2 will be sending the organization a framed "Star College Group" award, to proudly display on campus.
Leave your kudos for S.O.S. below, and make sure to get in touch with us to organize similar events at your school!
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KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK S.O.S.!
Posted by: erika at March 4, 2009 2:26 PMCongratulations, S.O.S.! I especially like the idea of an annual film festival--I'm sure it's time-consuming to organize but very well worth the effort.
And, of course, everyone loves free food.
Posted by: Julian at March 4, 2009 3:31 PMsweeeeett
you've got some cool people on your campus!
Posted by: cody at March 4, 2009 8:32 PMwow i love it when people use chalk! thats so amazing!
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Keep up the fantastic work S.O.S.! YOU RULE!!!
Posted by: Little_Lotte at March 4, 2009 11:06 AM