Diamond Marie PedrozaWeb Content Contributor Last month, I saw one of Netflix’s recent documentary releases, “Seaspiracy.” The film follows Ali Trabizi, a man who investigates atrocities occurring globally in marine life, and what the effects of these atrocities are and will be in the future. The plastic waste in our “oceans have turned [them] into a toxic plastic soup,” according to Trabizi. The high quantity of fishing gear and fishing […]
By Brittany AndersonWeb Content Contributor It’s the ethical dilemma most on-again, off-again vegetarians like myself face each year: it’s Thanksgiving, and I want to stuff my face with pounds of turkey, bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers and as many non-meat-free casseroles, macaronis, soups and chilis as I can stomach. Being a rigid vegetarian this time of year seems impossible and borderline torturous. Fear not: no one’s saying anything about tofurkey or vegetables […]
By Brittany AndersonWeb Content Contributor I get it: we’re all broke and busy college students. Between classes, work, bills and everything else life throws at us, trying to stick to a strict vegetarian diet seems impossible right now. It’s why giving into the temptations of the value menu at McDonalds or Taco Bell is so easy. On top of that, there seems to be these unspoken expectations about vegetarianism from […]
By Claire Hansen Blog Content Contributor One of the biggest myths about going vegan is that it’s impossible to get enough protein (1). While not having an 16-ounce ribeye on your plate every night will impact the amount of protein you normally consume, a well-balanced diet of plant-based foods can provide you with all of the nutrients you need-- no calorie counting or supplements necessary (2). However, navigating the world […]
By Asia Daggs Blog Content Contributor I have always been interested in converting to vegetarianism or veganism since they are clean, healthy lifestyles that also benefit our planet and animal life. Vegetarianism excludes all meat, poultry and seafood, while veganism eliminates all animal products from one's diet. For example, honey, milk and eggs would not be part of a vegan diet. Many people adopt these lifestyles for religious, environmental or ethical reasons. There are now about 16 […]
by Daniela Garcia Web Content Contributor *KTSW consists of and respects varying opinions within its staff. Opinion articles do not reflect the opinion of KTSW as a whole. You may have heard the word casually thrown around in some of your close friends’ conversations, or maybe even a family member has talked about veganism. Maybe you’ve heard the word vegetarian before and never gave it much thought. However, you’ve been […]
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