This Month's Star College Group! April 1, 2009
Posted by Ryan at April 1, 2009 7:57 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 6 ) | TrackBackLast month, we highlighted the tremendous work of Speak Out for Species (S.O.S.) at the University of Georgia.
For the month of April though, we're swinging down into the Lone Star State, to shine the spotlight on Students Against Cruelty to Animals (SACA) at the University of Texas!
Just to give you an idea of some of the many things this rockin' student group has been up to recently, they have:
- Worked with peta2 to gather over 1,500 petition signatures from UT students against Petland, because the chain continues to sell dogs and cats from cruel mass-breeding facilities, even though nearly 4 million cats and dogs must be euthanized at shelters every year for lack of good homes.
- Protested regularly outside of KFC restaurants, fur stores, restaurants that sell foie gras, circuses, rodeos, and everyone else who dares abuse animals in Austin!
- Organized a colorful "Only Zombies Eat Flesh" event on campus, where they distributed free vegan sloppy Joes and delicious faux beef jerky, while covered in fake "blood", to the delight of hundreds of UT students!
In recognition of their efforts, peta2 will be sending the organization a framed "Star College Group" award, to proudly display on campus.
So from all us at peta2, to all of the students in SACA, thanks for all you do!
Leave your kudos for SACA below, and make sure to get in touch with us to organize similar events at your school!
"Only Zombies Eat Flesh" at the University of Texas! March 5, 2009
Posted by Ryan at March 5, 2009 1:45 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 0 ) | TrackBackWritten 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!
Warning: This Blog Will Make You Want to Go To School... October 23, 2008
Posted by Ryan at October 23, 2008 9:06 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 4 ) | TrackBack
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Well, if you attend one of peta2's Most Vegetarian-Friendly Colleges it will!
That's right, ladies and gents. After months of deliberations, we have finally released our 2008 nominees. Say it with me now: "Ooooohhhh....Aaahhhhh...."
Sure, I could just list off all of the amazing vegetarian and vegan options available in school dining halls across the nation (*cough* vegan chili cheese fries, Hawaiian veggie BBQ riblets, vegan enchiladas, vegan brownies *cough*), but I've found that pictures work sooo much better:
Vegan Pizza Margherita with Soy Cheese at Ohio University
Veggie "Chicken" Picatta Over Herb Linguine at Northwestern University
Vegan Brownies at the University of Texas
Doesn't that last picture just make you want to reach out and grab a bite?
This isn't a staring contest though! It's time to vote for the schools that you think deserve to win!
Click HERE (or on the bracket below) to pick your favorites now, and we'll even send you a FREE POSTER!
Aaaaannndddd... break!
- Ryan!
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