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Sidelines Article About Veg Options on Campus

Welcome back to classes everyone! Hope the start of the semester isn't too much of a shock. I just wanted to post about the article about us (ROAR) that ran in the most recent issue of Sidelines. (Thursday Jan. 15 2009 Vol. 85 No. 1)

The article focuses on the limited amount of vegetarian/vegan options that are available on campus and you can read it on pg. 7 of Sidelines or you can read it online at the Sideline's website here: "Limited Veggie Options on Campus". Check it out!

Go Veg Week Schedule

Friday, Nov. 14th: Potluck/Bonfire at Eric Tenderbear's House, and a screening of Diet For A New America (also at Eric's House). Everyone is welcome! So if you don't know where Eric lives, just email us at roar@mtsu.edu to get his address. Starts around 5pm.

Saturday, Nov. 15th: Bike Ride around Murfreesboro then eating at Gyro Cafe (on Rutherford, next to Mellow Mushroom). Meet on the KUC Knoll at 5pm. If you're not riding but would still like to eat at Gyro Cafe, we'll get there at approximately 6pm.

Sunday, Nov. 16th: Suggested day for you and your mentor to go grocery shopping/hang out/cook/whateva...

Monday, Nov. 17th: Screening of the documentary "A Diet For All Reasons" (IT'S SO GOOD!). This documentary focuses on the health benefits of a plant-based diet and is a must-see for anyone getting into veg-ism, already into veg-ism, or anyone trying to improve their health. 7pm. State Farm Room (BAS S102). We have a huge room for this so please come and invite everyone!

Tuesday, Nov. 18th: Cooking Demos at Monohan dorm building. We'll meet outside the dorm building promptly at 7pm. Learn how to cook vegan pizza and do vegan baking!

Wednesday, Nov. 19th: Workshop/Presentation night! ROAR members will be doing short presentations on a variety of subjects, such as: vivisection, nutrition, avoiding leather, environmental aspects of veg-ism, transitioning to veg-ism, vegan cosmetics and hygiene products, and the interconnectedness of human rights and animal rights. 7pm. BAS S324.

Thursday, Nov. 20th: Cooking demos at Monohan dorm building. We'll meet outside of the dorm building promptly at 7pm. Learn how to make Falafel, Eric's awesome salad, and Smoothies.

Friday, Nov. 21st: Potluck at Eric Tenderbear's House. Everyone is welcome! Again, if you don't know where Eric lives, just contact us at roar@mtsu.edu for his address. Starts around 5pm.

You can get a mentor to support you while trying out vegetarianism or veganism for a week, or be a mentor to help those transitioning.

Please sign up as soon as possible so we know how many people to expect!

Send answers to the following questions to roar@mtsu.edu.

• Full name:
• Email:
• Phone Number:
• Would you like to get a mentor or be a mentor?
• Are you trying to go vegetarian or vegan?
• Note whether you prefer a male or female mentor, or if you have no preference.
• If you're going to be a mentor, are you vegetarian or vegan?
• What times and days do you have free time?
• Have you ever tried going veg before?
• If so, what problems, if any, did you encounter? (ie - cooking, eating out, finding information, etc.)

The1680

Hey everyone, please check out The1680 via Facebook or Myspace.

"Our aim is to produce a piece of eye catching imagery that may be used for campaign purposes. We wish to depict the 1680 killed every second with a montage of pictures, drawn by you!"

"We hope to gather 1680 drawings of individual ‘food’(?) animals with each representing one animal death. You do not need to be an accomplished artist to participate, a doodle will do! Or you may make your drawing as detailed as you like, however, please note that your drawing should measure 3.5cm by 4.5 cm, like a portrait passport photo. For time saving purposes we would appreciate it if you would resize your own images if necessary, however we will do this if you are unable. We welcome all different styles as we wish to make this montage as interesting and eye catching as possible. Colour or black and white images are fine and above all have fun!"

I think this is something we can all contribute to so I encourage you to start drawing and doodling! If you don't have access to a scanner don't worry! We'll take care of it.

Put compassion into action!