"Only Zombies Eat Flesh" at the University of Texas! March 5, 2009

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Written by Kelly Sloan, President of Students Against Cruelty to Animals at the University of Texas.

Thursday, March 20th, is Great American MeatOut Day, a day devoted to spreading awareness about the effects of meat consumption on animals, humans, and the environment. The University of Texas animal rights group, Student Against Cruelty to Animals, held a rally on campus where we passed out free vegan food while dressed up as zombies to go with their theme of "Only Zombies Eat Flesh"!

People passing by were able to stop at the table, sample some delicious vegan sloppy joes, "beef" jerky, veggie burgers, and sign a pledge to go meat-free for a day, week, or a lifetime! We also left the table with tons of stickers and informational pamphlets.

Overall we felt the rally was really effective. Many people liked the food and chose to go veg for the rest of the day or try it out for a week. The costumes caught a lot of attention as we called out "Only zombies eat flesh, try vegetarian" and many found it hard to resist our leaflets!

Free Stuff Friday - Limited Edition Veggie Dog T-Shirt! July 4, 2008

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Leave it to the remarkably unique city of Austin to host a massive veggie dog eating contest deep in the heart of Texas. This is the same legendary town that boasts a team of vegan firefighters, student groups that table dressed as zombies, and even hosted a peta2 Take Action Conference.

I guess it shouldn't be surprising then that in this oasis of veganism, nearly 300 locals showed up to chow down on LightLife Tofu Pups and vegan ice cream from a local company called NadaMoo!

This year's winner? Spencer "Tree" Lockwood, who proudly consumed 21 veggie dogs!

Pictures taken by Ann Harkness



So to celebrate this tremendous accomplishment, and in recognition of the 4th of July, how about a contest??

Comment below with your favorite veggie dog toppings. The person with the most delicious-sounding toppings will earn a limited edition t-shirt from the contest.



I'll start! I would make a Hawaiian veggie dog, covering it in pineapple, veggie "ham", and BBQ sauce! Go ahead, try to beat that!

- Ryan!

P.S. - This contest ends July 18, 2008 and the winner will be chosen and notified by July 25, 2008!

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peta2 Hearts Texas! February 12, 2008

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Well, we're back! The peta2 crew flew in last night from Austin, Texas, following an amazing peta2 Take Action Conference over the weekend! Here are some pics from the event!

Pulin and Me Speaking During the "Student Activism" Discussion


Local Street Teamer, Ryan Thomas, Speaking About Why He Went Vegan



peta2's Dan Shannon Leading a KFC Protest with Some of the 75 Attendees!



Another Successful KFC Protest at the End of the Day!

But here's the best part...we're having another conference next month in CHICAGO!! That's right, all of you Midwestern kids had better be there! Check out all of the details and reserve your spot HERE!

- Ryan!

P.S. - For those of you who attended this past weekend (or those who hope to attend the next one), make sure to introduce yourself on our "Take Action Conference" message boards HERE.

We Want To Meet YOU This Weekend! February 6, 2008

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This Sunday is the first peta2 Take Action Conference in the South! Our whole crew will be flying down to Texas for a day full of discussion panels about animal rights and "how to answer the tough questions", with a HUGE protest at KFC afterwards! If you've ever been in an argument with friends or family about vegetarianism, fur, or any other topic, we'll give you the answers you need to win that argument! :)

IF YOU ARE ATTENDING, we have a special offer for this conference!! If you have already registered, you can BRING UP TO TWO FRIENDS WITH YOU FOR FREE!! That's right, we want to encourage you to bring friends who have not bought tickets for the event as well, and at no cost!

All you have to do is email me to let me know who you will be bringing, and I'll book them the spaces (and lunch)!

IF YOU HAVEN'T RESERVED YOUR SPACE YET, there's still time! Click HERE or on the adorable picture of us to book your space now!



See you soon!!

- Ryan!

P.S. - If you live anywhere within driving distance of Austin, TX (I'm talking to you Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana!), you DEFINITELY won't want to miss this event. It will be a while before we return to the area, so make sure to get some friends or your parents to drive you to this conference if you can! Road trip!!

P.P.S - IF FOR SOME REASON you cannot register online (or if you're broke), just contact me so that we can find a way for you to go!