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Panorama of the west facade of United States Supreme Court Building at dusk in Washington, D.C., USA (Photo Credit: Joe Ravi, Wikimedia Commons).

Supreme Court refuses to hear lawsuit against Colorado marijuana

Capelli D’Angelo March 21, 2016

A lawsuit filed against Colorado was dismissed Monday by the Supreme Court. Nebraska and Oklahoma filed the case claiming that legalization of marijuana has affected the welfare of their citizens,...

A Bloody Mary from The Kitchen at 100 N College Ave. (Photo: Ashley Haberman.)

Bottoms Up: The Kitchen’s new Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar

Ashley Haberman March 21, 2016

For many students and members of the Fort Collins community, The Kitchen is the place to go for special occasions or when the parents are in town. But, beyond the relatively expensive special occasion,...

A view of the Darling Harbour Bridge from Circular Quay. (Photo: Michelle Buser)

Australia Abroad: Convert your thinking to the metric system

Michelle Buser March 21, 2016

I have done a pretty good job taking care of myself here. Most of my meals are either grilled cheese sandwiches, quesadillas or noodles with chicken if I am feeling fancy. I've had to compromise on what...

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Illegal pesticide use leads to more pot recalls in Colorado

Capelli D’Angelo March 17, 2016

Thursday state marijuana regulators announced a massive marijuana recall after MGI Inc. was alleged of treating crops with illegal pesticides, according to the Denver Post. The cultivation sites...

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Medical marijuana bill passed in PA House

Capelli D’Angelo March 17, 2016

Pennsylvania's House of Representatives voted to pass a measure 149-43 Wednesday that could legalize medical marijuana, according to Fox News. The bill will now move on to the Senate for a final vote...

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Silverton’s first dispensary opens its doors for business

Capelli D’Angelo March 16, 2016

Lucky Leaf is officially open for business after months of preparation and paperwork. According to the Statesmen Journal, co-owners Colby Jackson and Lesta Bentley opened their doors March 5 to all...

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Several illegal grow operations raided in Denver

Capelli D’Angelo March 15, 2016

Tuesday Denver police executed searches at various illegal marijuana grows throughout the city, according to the Denver Post. The investigation has been going on for about two years, and police claim...

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Bud + Breakfast offers Colorado tourists a legal place to smoke

Capelli D’Angelo March 11, 2016

Thousands of tourists have flooded Colorado to experience legal marijuana. The drug has been recreationally legal for people to use in private for almost four years, but where are visitors supposed...

Seriously: Student plans on using spring break to catch up on homework, among other things

Seriously: Student plans on using spring break to catch up on homework, among other things

Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick March 11, 2016

Gerard Richard plans to use his spring break to catch up on things he has let build up.The list of to-dos includes homework, reading a book his friend lent him, deep conditioning his carpet and plotting...

The Milky Way over Long's Peak (Photo: Wikimedia commons)

Go Outdoors: Letting go of Long’s Peak

Troy Wilkinson March 11, 2016

I had never climbed a 14er before. I originally come from California; sea level and as much oxygen as you can get. There’s an allure to the high altitudes, the more turbulent conditions, the greater...

Beer Me at the Mayor of Old Town: Monk's Café from Van Steenberge

Beer Me at the Mayor of Old Town: Monk’s Café from Van Steenberge

Gabe Pocrass March 11, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN3zn9aBHPA Video by Gabe Pocrass.I am pretty sour about this week’s beer review.I hope that caught your eye because what I meant is that I am reviewing a sour beer...

Why Fort Collins nightlife is more than just parties and bars

Why Fort Collins nightlife is more than just parties and bars

Amanda Thompson March 10, 2016

Compared to many other cities, Fort Collins is considered small and quaint, yet there is still plenty to do for a fun night out.As an out-of-state student from Los Angeles, California, I had absolutely...

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