Combat the Freshman 15! September 22, 2008

Posted by Ryan at September 22, 2008 8:40 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 15 ) | TrackBack

There's a wonderful opinion piece being printed in college newspapers across the country, from the University of Alabama to the University of Hawaii, written by Skinny Bitch coauthor, and all-around badass, Rory Freedman.

The piece takes on the biggest issue incoming students face at school—the tragically common weight gain we call the "Freshman 15".

Well gee, what could possibly be the best way to keep off those unwanted pounds? Why, going vegan, of course!

Click HERE (or on the news clipping above) to view the full piece.

With Rory's signature, no-nonsense attitude, the article rips through the myth that people can be healthy, fit, and beautiful while still gorging themselves on dead animals and things that come out of them. Come on now, you all know that just doesn't make sense. :)

It's a great read, so when you're done, make sure to pass it along to all of your friends!

- Ryan!

P.S. - I know I lost a lot of excess weight when I went vegetarian. How about you?

peta2 <3's SoCal May 5, 2008

Posted by Ryan at May 5, 2008 9:04 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBack

Ohh, southern California, you never disappoint.

Last Tuesday, peta2 held its first on-campus speaking event (co-hosted by the student group Bruins for Animals), featuring Skinny Bitch author Rory Freedman. As has been the trend at peta2 events recently, it was standing room only. We crammed over 200 students into a UCLA lecture hall fit for 160, where they chowed down on vegan "chicken" salad wraps, straight out of the best-seller Skinny Bitch in the Kitch, and enjoyed a talk about the health and ethical benefits of veganism. Check it out!

Pretty awesome, right?!?

As if that weren't enough, we used our spare hours here and there to work with the AMAZING student groups at Cal State - Long Beach and the University of California - Irvine, to help them promote vegetarianism on campus.

Meat-eaters don't stand a chance. :)


Want to get people talking on your campus? Contact me to get started!

- Ryan!