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10 Surprise Celebrity Vegans

Whew, I’ve been so consumed by grad skool this semester that it’s sometimes hard to remember to breathe (hence the unfortunately stale homepage of yours truly’s blog). But I did want to take some time to relay something that I’ve been [...]

October 9, 2014 Nature & Wildlife, Vegan Living

Bernie Machen, U. Florida President, Accepts #IceBucketChallenge on First Day of School

Today is a good first day of school. As soon as I got on the campus of the University of Florida, I saw President Bernie Machen getting ice water dumped on his head by the football team’s quarterback, Jeff Driskel, [...]

August 25, 2014 Journalism/Communications, Sports

The Best #IceBucketChallenge Video. Now Will U. Florida President Bernie Machen Accept the Challenge?

My friend and fellow University of Florida graduate student Keran Billaud asked for volunteers to dump ice water on him for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, so of course I stepped up to the plate. Me and another grad student, Aqsa Bashir, [...]

August 20, 2014 Journalism/Communications, Sports

Vegan Cooking Ideas: How to Make Pesto with Arugula and Cashews (VIDEO)

Recipe by Hannah Brown This is a quick and easy recipe with bold, intense flavor that makes a great addition to any meal. The raw garlic and mass of hearty greens make me feel awake and alive, and the cashews comfort. [...]

August 12, 2014 Travel & Culture, Vegan Living

VIDEO: Swimming with Sea Lions in the Galapagos

— Sorry to beat a dead horse with this Galapagos thing, especially after posting videos of sharks and underwater birds. But I couldn’t get enough of the islands when I went back in December—and neither could my camera. The above video [...]

August 4, 2014 Nature & Wildlife, Travel & Culture

VIDEO: Swimming with Sharks in the Galapagos

It’s been some months since I had the opportunity to venture to the Galapagos Islands, but I’m still sifting through all the shots I took of this spectacular and unique place. One of the more special aspects for visitors is openly swimming with the [...]

July 27, 2014 Nature & Wildlife, Travel & Culture