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Monday, October 25, 2010

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It's Not Always Easy Being Vegan

While vegetarians can adjust to many eating situations, vegans have a decidedly tougher time.

Vegetarians don't always have it easy. Depending on the situation, a non-meat eater could find herself in a situation – road trip, vacation or otherwise - where the only options involve chicken, beef or pork. If you think vegetarianism is difficult, try being a vegan on any college campus. Wellesley College junior Maya Alexis Lochan, 20, was a vegan once upon a time. By definition, vegans do not eat any animal products or byproducts. While Lochan tried out the vegan lifestyle about two-and-a-half years ago, she said since she's been at Wellesley, it hasn't always been easy. "There aren't that many options available for people who are vegan," she said, adding that it's this way on most college campuses. Lochan does not blame Wellesley …

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