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Stoner studies: The connection between creativity, weed

Stoner studies: The connection between creativity, weed

Miles Buchan February 2, 2023

For decades, stoners and scientists alike have pondered the question, “Can weed cause one to be more creative?” Whether you’re a cannabis user who is convinced of the link between the two or...

Photo illustration by Tri Duong

Cannabis can be a game changer for those with chronic pain

Bella Eckburg February 2, 2023
Cannabis has a variety of effects that we can benefit from, even if we would not consider ourselves of the stoner variety.  I first became interested in cannabis after hearing about how it helps individuals with chronic pain. I have severe scoliosis, with two major curves, so my spine looks like a capital S backward, and I received corrective surgery in 2015 to lessen the curvature at the bottom. 
Because I Got High: The best friend scaries, ganja ghosts

Because I Got High: The best friend scaries, ganja ghosts

Guest Author February 1, 2023

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...

Quick, savory munchie menu for any stoner

Quick, savory munchie menu for any stoner

Karsyn Lane January 26, 2023

Every stoner has been there once. It's the end of a hard day, you've just smoked the last puff of the bowl and a heavy couch lock is setting in. A deep tummy grumble emerges as the smoke cloud fades...

What does it take to get a med card in Colorado?

What does it take to get a med card in Colorado?

Bella Eckburg January 26, 2023
The legal age to recreationally use cannabis products is 21 years old in Colorado, the same age that determines one’s ability to purchase alcohol; however, medical marijuana access has different rules.  To get a Marijuana Enforcement Division Card in Colorado, which would allow you to enter the medical side of any dispensary to pick up your prescription, you need to first establish your Colorado residency and prove that you are a good candidate for benefitting from cannabis with your healthcare provider. 
Colorado State senior Will Davis lights up his bong on the balcony of his apartment in Fort Collins Nov 3. It's important to layer up before going outside to smoke.

Tips for smoking in the Colorado cold

Miles Buchan December 8, 2022

As you already know or will soon learn, Colorado's winter conditions can be brutal and unforgiving. If there’s one thing I know for sure, though, it is that stoners endure. Whether you’re sneaking...

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