Tag: marijuana
The unlikely legalization of marijuana would do wonders for the economy
Due to the federal ban on marijuana, many states who legalized pot have surpluses of weed trapped within their borders. Many growers are being...
President Biden should reschedule marijuana
President Biden recently announced thousands of pardons for people convicted of marijuana possession at a federal level. “I am announcing a pardon of all...
Legalizing recreational marijuana provides minority groups with resources to succeed in...
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed new legislation legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. Under the new law, 40% of tax revenue from...
UCR Extension Center establishes new cannabis program
The UCR Extension Center, known for offering programs and services that help individuals advance in their careers, move into a new field or start...
Cannabis use in sports: cheating or a solution?
The cannabis industry has been on a steady incline over that last few years. With the most recent election, it is becoming increasingly popular...
California should follow San Francisco’s lead in weeding out marijuana convictions
On Wednesday, Jan. 31, San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon announced that the city would revisit marijuana-related convictions dating as far back as 1975,...
Proposition 64: Riverside anticipates effects of legalization
As of Jan. 1, 2018, California Proposition 64 went into effect, making California the fourth state to legalize the sale and taxation of recreational...
UC Riverside reacts to marijuana legalization
The WELL, UCR's wellness center and health promotion department, sent an email to all UCR students on Monday, Oct. 30 regarding the impending legalization...
After shutting down local medical marijuana dispensaries, Riverside City Council to...
On May 24, the Riverside City Attorney’s office announced that the last medical marijuana dispensary in the city has been shut down. The declaration...
Students received the last laugh from Pete Davidson
Comedian Pete Davidson, currently the youngest cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL), brought his lauded unfiltered comedic style to UCR on Thursday, May...