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Cannabis

A photo illustration of someone smoking marijuana concentrate out of their dab rig.

We should take a less blaze-a-faire approach to smoking

Paul Brull, Cannabis Desk Director September 15, 2022

For tobacco users, the science is clear: Long-term smoking is harmful. At least 16 million individuals live today with smoking-related diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

Strain Review: Flower Collective Bubble joints — an organic buzz

Strain Review: Flower Collective Bubble joints — an organic buzz

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor September 14, 2022

Welcome back to another edition of trying cannabis and telling you about it. This week’s spotlight strain was finally one you can find on the shelves at a few dispensaries around Fort Collins.  I...

Marijuana plants in the vegetation room at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado, Feb. 26.

Study of twins finds legalizing recreational cannabis increases use

Grayson Acri, Staff Reporter September 13, 2022

Having access to legal recreational cannabis appears to cause a 20% higher likelihood of its use, according to a new study from the universities of Minnesota and Colorado. Pairs of twins, mostly from...

LFTE: Introducing 'Because I Got High'

LFTE: Introducing ‘Because I Got High’

Paul Brull, Cannabis Director September 8, 2022

Editor’s Note: All letters from the editor reflect the views of the author only and do not represent a stance taken by The Collegian. Dear Readers, We here at the cannabis desk are introducing...

Because I Got High: Auras and judgment errors

Because I Got High: Auras and judgment errors

September 8, 2022

Editor’s Note: “Because I Got High” content consists of community story submissions and does not represent the views of The Collegian or its editorial board. The Collegian does not promote underage...

Strain Review: HRVST Tart Pops No. 4 — a citrus delight

Strain Review: HRVST Tart Pops No. 4 — a citrus delight

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor September 7, 2022

Happy September, fellow stoners. Fall is just around the corner along with cold weather, and cold weather is stoner weather. Pull out the sweatshirts, sweatpants, beanies and everything comfy.  While...

Green Dragon cannabis dispensary on College Avenue

Green Dragon opens new dispensary in former Elite Organics

Grayson Acri, Staff Reporter September 5, 2022

You may have noticed when driving up College Avenue that there’s a new sign on a familiar building: Green Dragon has purchased Elite Organics and Rock 'N' Robin’s record store to open a new, eventually...

LFTE: A note on the cannabis desk's direction

LFTE: A note on the cannabis desk’s direction

Paul Brull, Cannabis Director August 31, 2022
The Collegian's cannabis desk outlines and reaffirms its mission.
Strain Review: The Blues Brothers' Solution — to a nice high

Strain Review: The Blues Brothers’ Solution — to a nice high

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor August 31, 2022

Before we dive into this week’s review, I have to get something off my chest: Last week’s review on LivWell Enlightened Health's Artsy Berkel indica strain was slightly swayed. I mentioned how the...

This is your brain on drugs. No, seriously, it is.

This is your brain on drugs. No, seriously, it is.

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director August 30, 2022
We're likely familiar with the D.A.R.E. program, but what does your brain on cannabis really look like?
(Graphic illustration by Sophia Sirokman | The Collegian)

Eckburg: What’s the deal with being anti-weed?

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director August 24, 2022
We talk a lot about the medicinal benefits of cannabis and the creative ways to package and distribute it recreationally, but today we’re doing something different. 
Strain Review: LivWell's Artsy Berkel: A simple bliss

Strain Review: LivWell’s Artsy Berkel: A simple bliss

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor August 23, 2022

A relaxing indica that doesn’t put you to bed right away is a tough thing to find. As I am an avid indica fan who struggles with the power of sativa strains, this week’s strain — the Artsy assorted...

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