Photo by 9dreams studio The NCAA has decided to eliminate cannabis from its list of prohibited substances for Division I players, effectively immediately. The move comes approximately five months after the NCAA’s Division I Council initially suggested the change. On June 25, the organization formally adopted the new policy, emphasizing that cannabis is not considered a … [Read more...] about NCAA Votes to Remove Cannabis from Banned Substances List for College Athletes
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Kamala Harris’ Evolving Stance on Cannabis
Expected Democratic presidential candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris. Photo Credit: Getty Images With President Joe Biden dropping out of the race, it’s looking like Vice President Kamala Harris will be the democrats’ pick in the 2024 presidential election. As she makes her bid for the White House, many wonder about her stance on issues like the War on … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris’ Evolving Stance on Cannabis
“Fastest Woman in the World” Heads to Olympics After 2021 Suspension for Cannabis
Credits: Patrick Smith, Getty Images Three years ago, American track and field athlete Sha’Carri Richardson was set to compete in the 100-meter dash and relay race at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. Shortly after the Olympic trials ended—and just one week after the death of her mother—she tested positive for cannabis. As a result, officials suspended her from the team and barred … [Read more...] about “Fastest Woman in the World” Heads to Olympics After 2021 Suspension for Cannabis
High Stakes: Wiz Khalifa Arrested in Romania at Beach Please! Festival
Photo by Dean Knuth / Arizon Daily Star Rapper Wiz Khalifa found himself dealing with a “sticky” (of the less-fun variety) situation at the Beach Please! Festival last week in Costinesti, Romania. The “Black and Yellow” singer was arrested after allegedly smoking onstage. During day three of the festival, he lit a joint, an act deemed illegal in Romania, where recreational … [Read more...] about High Stakes: Wiz Khalifa Arrested in Romania at Beach Please! Festival
New York City-Based Dispensary Wants to Buy back Your Illegal Weed
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Amidst New York’s evolving cannabis market, Manhattan dispensary Housing Works Cannabis Co is introducing a buyback program. The initiative targets illegal cannabis products and aims to provide a safe alternative for consumers. Launched by Housing Works, the parent company of the city’s first legal adult-use dispensary, the “illegal … [Read more...] about New York City-Based Dispensary Wants to Buy back Your Illegal Weed
