It’s the vegan lifestyle, not just another diet– from the average person to athletes, all are taking note

An array of vegetables from the farmer’s market [Photo by Haley Paez]

While diets have always been a priority, the age old New Year’s Resolution is now trending towards a lifestyle change rather than solely a health investment. Time after time, some have experimented with low-carb or low-fat to attain the thin and toned features, however oftentimes they are not well sustained. The vegan lifestyle has many factors that encourage people to maintain their dedication to eliminating their consumption of meat and animal products. 

The exploration of a city can be done through food; Mark Antonation Food & Drink Editor for Westword lives and breathes this mantra.

Food and Drink Editor for Westworld, Mark Antonation [Photo by Westworld]

A night out at the newest restaurant in town is a treat for most people. It means forgoing the grueling work of scrubbing sauce stained dishes, instead plates are whisked away once every bite has been taken. Moment’s like these reflect birthdays, celebrations and liberation from the typical day. However for Matt Antonation being surrounded by the excitement of a restaurant environment has him celebrating in a unique way as it can solidify the topic of his next article.

Denver Pioneers came out hot during cold season opener against Stanford

Sam Thacker (16) and Carson Gregg (35) stay composed defensively for the Pioneers. [Photo by Haley Paez]

The Denver Pioneers Women’s Lacrosse, ranked 10th in preseason polls, began another dynamic season with a 17-13 win over the Stanford Cardinals at home on Saturday, Feb. 8. Even with the piles of snow surrounding the field, the Pioneers turned up the heat to bring Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium its first win of the season.

DU students find activism against sexual assault via Instagram

Student reading through the latest trending Instagram @wecanDUbetter [Photo by Haley Paez]

The pristine golden tower atop University of Denver’s own Ritchie Center was featured in the documentary the Hunting Ground which set the precedent for the discussion of sexual assaults on college campuses. The discussion began before the 2015 release of this movie and five years later, the concern is still high.

Just over a month in the making, the Instagram account @wecandubetter, has just under 3,000 followers on a campus of 5,000 students and has created almost 100 posts, brings awareness about the prevalence of gender violence on the University of Denver’s campus.