Written by: Bianca Delina-Brown Whether you’re ready or not, Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! Some take it as a reminder to cherish the people in their lives, while others see it as a day to eat some delicious chocolate guilt-free! In any case, this year you may find yourself shopping for a vegan. Alternatively, you…
A Vegan Christmas
Written by: Bianca Delina-Brown A Vegan, White Christmas… Ho, Ho, Ho! Ever imagined what it would be like to have a Christmas filled with fun and holiday spirit, the vegan way? Well, now you can! Try some vegan food, sprinkled with some vegan desserts, and topped with supporting vegan-friendly businesses. Every holiday for the past…
Speciesism
Written by: Sophie Schmidt For students who can relate to the confusing purpose of having a course requirement in philosophy when you are a business major, I welcome you to my unexpected gratitude of Philosophy 2700: Introduction to Ethics and Value Theory. In my second year, I was introduced to the great philosopher of 1975,…
How to Have a Vegan Halloween
Written by: Sina Babaeizadeh Halloween, a time of eerie ambiance and delightful scares, doesn’t have to be spooky for our animal friends. This year, as you plan your ghoulish gatherings and haunted parties, consider embracing the delicious world of vegan cuisine. Let’s explore how to turn your Halloween feast into a plant-based extravaganza that both…
How to Incorporate Veganism When Veganuary is Over
Written By: Abby La Palme With Veganuary drawing to a close, there’s a good chance that those of you who tried the month-long lifestyle change found it to be exhausting and are looking forward to the challenge being over. That is certainly not shocking, as the vegan lifestyle is notoriously restrictive and can be frustrating…
Vegan Diets & Autoimmune Diseases
**We are in no way claiming that a vegan diet is the cure to any autoimmune diseases. The author is not a medical professional. Please speak to your doctor before making any dietary changes** Written By: Abby La Palme The Connection Between Veganism and Autoimmune Diseases: The most common age to be diagnosed with an…
Meet Your New Vegan Best Friend, Happycow.
Written By: Saahil Sheth We’ve all been there: your friends suggest a restaurant for all of you to go out and eat at, you look at the menu, and surprise—the only thing you can eat there is a salad. And, it’s a plain garden salad too. Dismayed, you are forced to order it and fifteen…
Ethnically Vegan: 5 Black-Owned Restaurants in London
By: Daghiana Better Like many places, London, Ontario has a strong history with the black community that is often forgotten. Ontario was the main terminus point in Canada on the Underground Railroad carrying slaves from the United States. With freedom, many were able to own land and build communities, several of which have become historic…
Ethnically ‘Accidentally’ Vegan: Snacks
By: Daghiana Better The term ‘accidently vegan’ was coined by the vegan community to chronicle those foods which were not marketed towards vegans but are nevertheless free of animal ingredients. This label is used a lot when it comes to junk food, but the snacks I ate growing up looked very different from what you…
Your Guide to A Successful Veganuary
By: Abby LaPalme Every year, on the tail-end of NYE, comes a flood of New Year’s Resolutions. For better or worse, January has been deemed the month of new beginnings and change and, as I’m sure everyone can attest, the pressure to fulfill resolutions can be very overwhelming. In the age of the internet, where…
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