Raw Food Leader David Wolfe
By Laura Schwartman, age 16
"...on Raw Food Issues that Might Particularly Interest Teenagers and/or College Students. I had the wonderful privelege of interviewing Mr. Wolfe face-to-face in SOHO in New York City."
An Interview with Raw Vegans Moody and Sandi of Ripped
By Sarah Cunningham, age 16
"Iain (Moody) and Sandi, raw fooders, make up the band Ripped based out of Burlington in Ontario, Canada. On their website you can listen to some of their songs, watch a video, buy their latest cd entitled "A Daily Ritual," and see pictures of the band. You may know their music from the independent horror film Insight of Evil (2004), which featured two of their songs..."
Part Two of an Interview with Robert Cheeke, Vegan Bodybuilder
By the Vegetarianteen.com Contributors
"I can't say that my family was initially supportive of me going vegan. In fact they wanted me to revert back to eating meat. I was a sophomore in high school at the time I became vegan so I needed my family to buy specific foods for me, which they did. Although my parents weren't exactly ecstatic about my new animal-free diet..."
The Pig Who Sang to the Moon: An Interview with author Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
By Melissa Cavagnaro-Wong, age 16
"Dr. Masson is the author of The Pig Who Sang to the Moon, When Elephants Weep, and Dogs Never Lie About Love. I had the honor of meeting him face to face in New York City..."
Alex Malinsky, the teen behind RawGuru.com
By Anna Hays, age 18
"Alex Malinsky is a 19 year old raw vegan born in Kiev, Ukraine but now living in Florida who became interested in raw foods when he was still in middle school. He's been raw for six years now, and Anna had a chance to sit down and talk with him at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Arizona..."
A Talk With Jaycen of Pipedown
By Brenda Lau, age 17
"Pipedown, an up-and-coming group from Sacramento, CA, was recently described as 'simply put, an excellent punk-rock band.' Punknews.org described their music as 'darkly melodic'..."
Shanti Golds-Cousens on Yoga and Raw Food
By Anna Hays, age 18
"Shanti Golds-Cousens was my very first yoga instructor, and she taught me much more than yoga. She taught me how to flow with the current of life, and live joyously and effortlessly. She introduced me to a completely different realm of being, embracing the ultimate love for Self..."
Marc Riot of Thought Riot
By Brenda Lau, age 17
"Modesto, CA's punk band, Thought Riot is definitely a band to look out for.
I've seen them about ten times in one year, and
they surely do not disappoint! The lead singer, Marc Riot, once threw a
bunch of "Why Vegan?" leaflets during a performance! I got to interview
Marc via email..."
Robert Cheeke, Vegan Bodybuilder
By the Vegetarianteen.com Contributors
"INBF & INBA Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke is the world's most recognized vegan bodybuilder. He grew up on a farm in Oregon and though small himself, always had a fascination with huge 'larger than life muscle Gods like He-Man and professional wrestlers.' In 1995, out of respect for his vegan sister, he pledged to go vegetarian for one week. Ten months later he was vegan and has been ever since..."
Patrick Kwan
By Laurel Long, age 18
"He's worked for environmental and human protection organizations. He founded the Student Animal Rights Alliance, the organization that started "Liberation Now," the National Student Animal Rights Conference. At age 22, Patrick Kwan is a true leader in the movement to alleviate animal suffering."
Dr. Ruth Heidrich
By Amy O'Neill Houck
Dr. Ruth Heidrich keeps moving. A highly decorated runner, when she's not busy competing she has a breathless speaking schedule sharing her knowledge and inspiration about the benefits of a plant-based diet. We were lucky enough to catch up with her for a brief chat.
Interview with a Raw Vegan Teen
Rick, age 16
"It is ingrained into our minds that we must eat three times per day, with meat and dairy and all sorts of grains, etc. Candy, soda, burgers, chicken, fish, french fries, Pop-Tarts, microwavable dinners, and milk are the things we should be worried about, not raw fruits and vegetables. By eating cooked foods, humans do not receive proper nourishment..."
Nicole Perry
By By Laurel Long, age 18
"Bryn Mawr was chosen as one of the ten most vegetarian schools in the country by PETA. In this interview, Nicole Perry, a junior anthropology student at Bryn Mawr, shares what drove her to nominate Byrn Mawr for this honor, as well as her personal reasons for becoming a vegetarian..."
Dave Chase of Bryn Mawr
By By Laurel Long, age 18
"Imagine walking into your school cafeteria and finding it stocked with soy chicken, edamame, and other delicious vegetarian foods! Thanks to Dave Chase and the rest of the staff at Bryn Mawr Dining Services, students at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania enjoy such dining services every day of the school year..."
Carol Adams
By Laurel Long, age 17
The author of The Sexual Politics of Meat talks about her teenage years and shares some of her insights on vegetarianism and activism in general.
Erin Whitworth
Raw Vegan Teen, age 18
Erin hails from Texas, where she and her two sisters live a 100% raw lifestyle.
Joanne Stepaniak
Teens and parents alike absolutely must not miss this incredible interview by the famous author and activist who went veg as a teen!
Eddie Lama
This is an interview with an altruistic and utterly inspiring man who once wouldn’t even think of owning a pet. Eddie Lama, founder of Oasis Sanctuary in Upstate New York, is a vegetarian and animal advocate; but he hasn’t always been...
Heidi Howe
Heidi is an extraordinarily talented vegetarian singer and musician who donates part of the proceeds from her sales to Earthsave.
Matthew Marksbury
Marksbury is the lead guitarist for the up-and-coming TFBUNDY, an alternative punk/metal band out of Norfolk, VA, and a vegan activist. Read what he says about being a musician with a message.
Gregory Smith
Gregory Smith completed high school at the age of 10 and is graduating from college this May. Here, Gregory shares with us his reasons for becoming a vegetarian and how we all can help make the world a better place.
Andrew Knight
He encouraged the first Australian university to formally allow students to conscientiously object to animal experimentation. Since then, several other universities have followed suit, and Dr. Knight has led many successful campaigns to stop animal suffering through unnecessary dissection. Read his advice for making a change in your school!
Sue Coe
Sue Coe is a well-known artist who uses her talent to expose cruelty and injustice in the world. Her graphic works have earned her some criticism, but they are celebrated for their honesty by her fellow activists.
Herbivore Clothing Co.
Michelle Schwegmann and Josh Hooten founded Herbivore Clothing, a hip line of clothing and accessories for vegetarians. With messages like "Praise Seitan" and "Vegetarianism is for lovers" this duo's products are turning heads and getting people talking.
Lauren Ornelas, Viva!USA
Lauren went vegan at 17. She believes that teens are particularly open-minded and compassionate, and she's working to help our generation find a voice in the Animal Rights movement.
Ictus and Starza: Father and Daughter
These two haven't always seen eye-to-eye on the issues of diet and animal cruelty. In fact, it's safe to say that Ictus was quite upset about his daughter's decision to stop eating animals and didn't understand it at all. Things have changed though.
Daniel Johns of Silverchair
The lead singer of this Australian rock band talks candidly about his music, his veganism, and his battle with reactive arthritis.
Ocean Robbins
An interview with the incredible founder of YES! and son of John Robbins (Diet for a New America).
John Feldmann on Vegetarianism
John Feldmann on Animal Rights
An interview with Goldfinger's lead singer. In this two part interview, he talks about animal rights and vegetarianism.
Dealing With Parents
An interview with a group of veg teens about their parents.
Ingrid Newkirk
President, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Melissa Rose
An Interview With a Teen Vegetarian
