Students speak out for vegan ideals

Students speak out for vegan ideals
Vegans motivated by animal rights, health, environmental benefits
By Jessica Neville, staff writer
Sunday, November 8, 2009

http://www.technicianonline.com/features/students-speak-out-for-vegan-ideals-1.2057382

Americans across the country are celebrating National Vegan Month throughout November. A vegan is commonly defined as a person who chooses to avoid using any type of animal product, although the degree to which a person practices veganism and their reasons for doing so may vary.

Vegans are estimated to comprise about 1% of the American population and also represent a small minority of the student population. Vegans on campus practice their ideals for animal rights, environment, and health reasons.

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