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The negative stigma attached to weed is the driving force behind biased misconceptions. STATESMAN FILE

Legalizing recreational marijuana is what we needed all along

Matt Lindsay April 20, 2021
#OPINION On March 31, Governor Cuomo signed legislation legalizing the use of recreational marijuana for adults in New York State. While I have never used marijuana, I fully support the legalization of it for several reasons.
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Its looking like a bright (but distant) future for ol Mary Jane

It’s looking like a bright (but distant) future for ‘ol Mary Jane

Michael Kohut September 26, 2016
A thaw in policy and opinion towards decriminalization and medical usage means that, over time, pot could quietly become a non-issue.
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If the presidential candidates were drugs

If the presidential candidates were drugs

Nick Zararis April 18, 2016
To lighten the mood, let’s compare the different candidates to drugs.
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The holiday for stoners and students

The holiday for stoners and students

Michael Kohut April 17, 2016
Let’s add 4/20 to the all too short list of days that us Seawolves get a break from class.
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Medical marijuana dispensary site in Suffolk draws concerns

Medical marijuana dispensary site in Suffolk draws concerns

Rebecca Liebson September 9, 2015
The fate of a new medical marijuana dispensary set to open in Riverhead is now in question as town leaders look to pass a moratorium.
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Hemp fiber can be made into a number of products, including plastics, fabrics and biofuels. (Photo Credit: MCT Campus)

The benefits of the hemp industry and bringing it back

Michelle Heatherly February 7, 2013
What if I told you there is a completely natural product that can create building products, plastics, environmentally friendly biofuels, durable clothing materials and fabrics and highly nutritious products for humans and animals and, more importantly, helps fight cancer and skin conditions?
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