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The inside are of Tetra Lounge.

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Tetra Lounge decorated artworks

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The crowd chimes in for Mayor Hancocks speech at Tetra Lounge in Denver, Colorado, March 30, 2022. Many intently listening or recording the historical moment for what it meant in the cannabis industry now that this platform is soon to be available to the public, made possible by a black business owner.

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Dewayne Benjamin and Mayor Hancock

[Photo] Pot hospitality arrives in Denver — is Fort Collins next?

April 4, 2022
The first person from the audience to enter the Tetra Lounge

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Gov. Polis and Dewayne Benjamin in the midst ribbon cutting

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Gov. Polis and Dewayne Benjamin in the midst ribbon cutting

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Gov. Polis and Dewayne Benjamin in the midst ribbon cutting

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Tristan Watkins and Dewayne Benjamin greets each other at Tetra Lounge.

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Tristan Watkins and Dewayne Benjamin greets each other at Tetra Lounge.

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Dewayne Benjamin, business owner of Tetra Lounge

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Logo stickers at Tetra Lounge

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Dewayne Benjamin, business owner of Tetra Lounge greets Bart Hall

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The back area of Tetra Lounge.

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The back area of Tetra Lounge.

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The back area of Tetra Lounge.

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Dewayne Benjamin, business owner of Tetra Lounge and his team greets guest into the event.

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Tetra Lounge corner space

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Eric Escudero, Director of communications for the Denver department of Excise and Licenses

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Molly Duplechian, the deputy director of policy and administration for the Department of Excise and Licenses for the City and County of Denver.

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Mayor Hancock speaks at Tetra Lounge after the ribbon cutting ceremony

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Mayor Hancock speaks at Tetra Lounge after the ribbon cutting ceremony

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Dewayne Benjamin, business owner of Tetra Lounge

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Dewayne Benjamin, business owner of Tetra Lounge

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Gov. Polis listens to Dewayne Benjamin speech at Tetra Lounge.

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Gov. Polis and Dewayne Benjamin approaches the audience at the front Tetra Lounge

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Ru Johnson, Executive Producer at Roux Black Consulting, prepares the audience for the arrival of Governor Polis.

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Jessica Kelly-Walker, Ashley Ellis and Nick Holmes in the front of Tetra Lounge

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Dewayne Benjamin, business owner of Tetra Lounge vapes

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Winston Connor, first member of Tetra Lounge

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

Experience Seed & Smith’s grow facility tour

March 3, 2022
Terpene extracts into salt containers for a sniff test at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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A baking container of concentrates at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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Michael Meury, tour guide, holds a plate of concentrates at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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Cases and boxes for marijuana products in the packaging room at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado,

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The post-extraction process room at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado,

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A mix between 2-2.5 pounds of cannabis with solvents like butane and propane in the concentrate station at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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A sheet of concentrates at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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A five-pound bag along with other marijuana products ready for sale at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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The ‘Bloom Room’ at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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MAC and Purple Punch samples on the side of the room for scent sample at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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Marijuana leaves to a stain call MAC at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado,

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Marijuana plants at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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Marijuana plants at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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Purple Punch, marijuana plants at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado,

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Marijuana flower buds at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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Hayden Hawley’s world lightens up as the curtains open in the ‘Bloom Room’ at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado, Feb. 26.

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Marijuana plants with blue tags indicates it is for recreational use at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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

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The soilless mixture that replicates hydroponics for use in plant growth at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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Michael Meury, Tour guide, informs that cocoa is the more efficient and organic method of use than soil base materials at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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Marijuana pots with a yellow tag indicates for medical rather than recreational at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado,

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Lemon Stallion (LMST), a strain of marijuana plant at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado

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The blissful moment of heaven opens in front of Hayden Hawley and Michael Meury at Seed & Smith in Denver, Colorado, Feb. 26.

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Photo Illustration

[Photo] Rams Against Hunger opens permanent food pantry for CSU community

January 27, 2022
Rams Against Hunger Food Pantry

[Photo] Rams en Contra del Hambre abre una despensa de alimentos para la comunidad de CSU

February 17, 2022
Ripple Sleep QuickGummies

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Ripple Sleep QuickGummies

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Cat Blouch headshot

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A local community member listens closely to a speaker at a rally in light of the violence between Palestine and Israel Fort Collins, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. The speaker at the time was unveiling their memories of living in times of the Arab Springs conflict and becoming immigrants. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

[Photo] Fort Collins protesters join in solidarity with Palestinians

May 21, 2021
A koi pond in the Colorado State University Conservatory Sept. 21. These plants are generally clumped together and above the water surface. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

Colorado State University Conservatory exploration with macro photography

October 10, 2021
A make shift bong made out of a pumpkin to smoke marijuana Oct. 3. (Photo illustration by Tri Duong | The Collegian)

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A pumpkin utilized as a bong to smoke a bowl of marijuana Oct. 3. (Photo illustration by Tri Duong | The Collegian)

[Photo] How to make a pumpkin bong to celebrate spooky season

October 5, 2021
A pumpkin with an added glass attachment at its final stage before the completion of a make shift bong Oct. 3. (Photo Illustration by Tri Duong | The Collegian)

[Photo] How to make a pumpkin bong to celebrate spooky season

October 5, 2021
A make shift bong made out of a pumpkin to smoke marijuana Oct. 3. (Photo illustration by Tri Duong | The Collegian)

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A pumpkin in the beginning stages of becoming a make shift bong Oct. 3. An incision made at the top is to be the mouth piece. (Photo illustration by Tri Duong | The Collegian)

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Turin Priola and his mother, Michelle converses about their experience of marijuana recovery at Central Park in Highlands Ranch, Colorado Sept. 19. Priola decided to stop the use of cannabis because it affected his daily interactions with family and friends. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

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From left to right: Laura Stack, Luke Niforatos and John Stack discuss the ambassadors for Jonnys Ambassadors at Central Park in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Sept. 19. The parents of Jonny Stack created a community event to help spread awareness of the dangers of marijuana concentrates. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

[Photo] Second #StopDabbing Walk raises money for cannabis risk education

September 22, 2021
Laura Stack, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, hugs a supporter of a Jonnys Ambassadors event at Central Park in Highlands Ranch, Colorado Sept. 19. Stack started group gatherings for parents and local community members to share their experience of having a loved one be affected by marijuana use. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

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#StopDabbing stickers are available to protestors as prizes after their walk in support of Jonnys Ambassadors at Central Park in Highlands Ranch, Colorado Sept. 19. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

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The members of the Crooked Rugs pose for a picture during band practice Sept. 22. Their album THAT! releases Sept. 24. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

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The members of the Crooked Rugs pose for a picture during band practice Sept. 22. Their album THAT! releases Sept. 24. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

[Photo] ‘Into the unknown’: The Crooked Rugs on forging their own path

September 22, 2021
Photo illustration of Lighters wrapped with charms that can be used to put out a lit bowl Sept. 14.

[Photo] Best cannabis gadgets, accessories, necessities

September 15, 2021
Photo illustration of a Mouth Peace purification filter that allows a smoother experience during inhalation through a bong Sept. 14. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

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Photo illustration of lighters wrapped with hemp wick and charms that can improve the efficiency and cleanliness of a smoke session Sept. 14. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

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Photo illustration of lighters wrapped with hemp wick and charms that can improve the efficiency and cleanliness of a smoke session Sept. 14. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

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Photo illustration of handmade accessories such as: Roach clips, pokers and dab tools made from colorful beads and metal wires to heighten the experience of a smoke session Sept. 14. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

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Religious preacher and students clash with each other at The Plaza Sept. 8. Students thought the religious ideology was taken to the extreme, so others joined in to rally against sexist and homophobic beliefs. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

[Photo] ‘Whatever that message is’: Campus preachers won’t shake students

September 8, 2021
Religious preacher and students clash with each other at The Plaza Sept . 8. Students thought the religious ideology was taken to the extreme, so others joined in to rally against sexist and homophobic beliefs. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

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A photo illustration of marijuana packed in a bowl that sits in a bong Sept. 7, 2021.

[Photo] Study researches the safety of secondhand bong smoke

April 20, 2022
Matt Smith, campus staff for Colorado State University Student Mobilization, dunks a basketball by the Clark Building Aug. 25.

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The Sigma Alpha Epsilon house sits on Laurel street, the letters adorning the brick facade. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

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The Chi Omega house sits in the sun, while the letters are displayed prominently above the front door. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

[Photo] Blouch: Greek life can provide community, but it’s not for everyone

August 25, 2021
Tical Free M.A.C, a new marijuana strain at Simply Pure in Denver, Colorado Aug. 20 The inspiration for this strain came from Method Mans Tical album. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

[Photo] Method Man’s Free M.A.C. – Roll it, light it, love it

August 26, 2021
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