This weed around the world

Weed has become ever-present in the daily lives of Portlandians, and many states have relaxed restrictions or legalized recreational pot use. Advocates are fighting for the national legalization of marijuana…

Dear Stoner

Growing up in rural Illinois, I was always told that drugs of all kinds were bad news, even weed. It was known affectionately as “The Gateway Drug,” aka the express…

Weed science 101

Since recreational marijuana has become legal in Oregon, you may have noticed a familiar, skunky scent more often or walked into a dispensary yourself to try some special chocolates. Popularity…

Incr-edibles

Sometimes, just sometimes, you have to branch out and turn over a new leaf. So why not try out some edibles? The recipes below will help you on your way…

US marijuana timeline

1862 — Advertisements for hashish candy appear. 1910 — Mexican immigrants are smoking “marihuana.” 1936 — Reefer Madness shows how smoking pot turns good folks into crazed villains. 1937 —…

Getting top pot for your dollar

Balancing homework, social life, employment, and getting high can be pretty challenging, especially on a desperate student budget. Additionally, blazing is not always the most convenient for getting Latin homework…

Puff, puff, I’ll pass

The last few years have been paradigmatic in terms of legal and social attitudes toward recreational marijuana use, especially since a number of states, including Washington, Oregon, Colorado and California,…