The VRG's 2018 Video Contest Winners
Lean, Mean, & Green Machine!
By Caleb J. Edwards
I am interested in vegetarianism to reap the benefits of the clean eating that is
most often associated with it. My interest in vegetarianism spans from meal
preparation, meal creativity, food source, and environmental justice. See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE8SKUOIThw&app=desktop
Digital Story: Fishing
By Ivan Lashinsky
I was depressed whenever I looked down at my plate and saw the corpse of something
that used to be alive. I do not want any flame to be extinguished in order to fuel
my own fire. See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQZkWGEJSEc&feature=youtu.be
How to Make a Vegan Buddha Bowl
By Shania Clark
I became a vegetarian when I was 17 years old after watching videos taken inside
slaughterhouses. After seeing how horrible the conditions were, I couldn't justify
letting animals suffer and die for me to eat them when there are so many other
cruelty-free options. I was a vegetarian for 2 years and then I transitioned to
complete vegan a year ago and I can't imagine ever going back to meat. My interest
and tireless advocation for vegetarianism have convinced several family members and
friends to try more meatless options as well. Being a vegetarian and then a vegan
actually sparked my interest in food; that's why I'm pursuing a degree in nutrition.
I'm excited to graduate with this degree so I can teach people that meat is not only
something they can live without, but that they'll thrive on a diet of mainly
vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains. See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukr4AyiirnM
The Reasons to Go Vegan Are Endless!
By Alexandra Barletta-Chacon
Being vegan/vegetarian to me means being a better citizen of the world. I personally
decided to go vegan in order to improve the condition of my skin. After taking this
initiative, I researched more on the topic. Through this, I learned that I am
helping to save the lives of animals and our Earth. I believe that being
vegan/vegetarian is necessary for our future. See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IA2niAlZ4k&feature=youtu.be
Intro to Veganism
By NeCole Hilton
No cheeseburger, leather car interior, or milkshake is worth the immense suffering
we systematically inflict upon billions of sentient beings. With a growing array of
plant-based alternatives that don't involve the avoid-able and agonizing theft of
life, compassion toward animals is a moral imperative. There is no "humane" way
needlessly to reduce someone else's life and value to their exploitation,
dismemberment, and death. Veganism is the best and most effective moral, ethical,
economic, environmental, and compassionate stance against needless exploitation,
abuse, and killing. I'm contributing toward a more peaceful and tranquil future for
all Earthlings, and wish to educate others so that they may join me in fighting for
the fundamental rights of animals, the conservation of the environment, and peace.
See: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds0GcxNJzzE&feature=youtu.be
Video scholarships have been given in honor of W.M. Zahn, who was a great mentor. The deadline for the next VRG video contest is July 15, 2019. See: www.vrg.org/videoscholarship.php
View winners of the video contest at: www.vrg.org/veg_videos.php
For information about VRG's College Essay Scholarship Contest (One $10,000, two $5,000 awards), see: www.vrg.org/student/scholar.
To support The Vegetarian Resource Group scholarships and internships, donate at www.vrg.org/donate or The Vegetarian Resource Group, P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, MD 21203.
