Transitioning to a college dining plan already limits food options compared to living at home. Vegan students — who don’t eat any animal products — are limited even further. Now Cal Poly is introducing a new meat substitution option at its dining locations. This new option, called VFC, stands for vegan fried chicken and came […]
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The Second Annual Central Coast VegFest embraces ideas of veganism
The second annual Central Coast VegFest took place Feb 23, an all-vegan event consisting of over 50 different vendors and speakers. The event had food options such as vegan cheese, vegan milkshakes and even vegan bacon crisps. The festival also had apparel and nonprofit booths, where attendees could grab merchandise from the event and talk to […]
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Feel Alive: Providing SLO with repurposed, locally-sourced vegan food
“Eat life, feel alive,” Jamie Himler said about her life and business philosophy. Environmental management and protection sophomore Himler wants to change the fate of imperfect food products, ensuring they end up in people’s stomachs rather than in garbage cans. Feel Alive was created by Jamie Himler and environmental engineering senior Gerardo “Jerry” Cortes because […]
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Fifteen-year-old SLO activist fights for animals’ lives
Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary continually inspires and drives founder Zoe Rosenberg as she strives to achieve her goal of protecting and liberating animals. Through resistance and vocalization, Rosenberg creates an impact in the San Luis Obispo community and beyond. Rosenberg is a 15-year-old high school student at Olive Grove Charter School, balancing her schoolwork with […]
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San Luis Obispo’s first-ever VegFest to take place Saturday
The free event will feature more than 20 vendors with vegan food, merchandise and educational outreach.
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Bliss Cafe holds vegan Thanksgiving demonstration with Mayor Heidi Harmon
SLO Vegan partners with Bliss Cafe to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote the vegan lifestyle.