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A
Combative Effort to Improve
By Vanessa Durand, Staff Writer
Omnivores and herbivores
learn to respect each other and feel more secure and comfortable by
joining SPAAR. Commonly known as animal rights club, SPAAR members
are joining in the effort to help the environment by becoming aware
and open minded towards the idea of change. Due to a lack of
understanding with issues such as neglect to animals and global
warming, some at ESHS is taking a stance once again to regain the
commitment to the goal. Meeting every Friday at lunch in room A202,
students can share their ideas about local concerns, tell stories
concerning animal rights and receive additional positive input.
Within this semester, SPAAR hopes to hear new voices
that are optimistic about change. Last year, when first started, the
club held many fundraising events to go to causes concerning the
welfare of animals. For example, it has raised money for a local dog
owner in need of financial support for man’s best friend. Prize
money from a speech contest regarding animal rights as well was used
to fund an animal at the Long Beach aquarium. Enthusiastic about
continuing this success, SPAAR members, and new president, junior,
Cheyenne Francis, expect nothing but the best of turn outs.
Cheyenne commented saying, “Last year, Erin Matchett and Sari Jonas
brought SPAAR to El Segundo and along with it came a lot of support
from the student body and opened the eyes of many, including myself,
to the issues of animal rights. I expect the same, if not more
support this year for this still developing club.” In fact, anyone
can join the club, and being a vegetarian or vegan is not a
requirement. Those involved have questioned important topics such as
the fur trade, meat packing industries and recent changes, and
animal testing. These are the topics in the world that are going
unnoticed, yet it is never too late to improve the conditions of
life for humans and animals alike. The meaning of
students promoting the awareness of animal rights has no limit. The
extent of simply recognizing problems within local government
regulations and health concerns regarding meat and rights, has
reaches no boundaries. The lasting weeks of the 2007 school year can
hopefully expect to see, petitions passed, protests demonstrated,
and bills reaching congress to address such important issues. So
don’t be an onlooker and wish there was something that could have
been done, make a difference while the change is still available!
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