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“Our role at the wellness center isn’t to be prohibitionists. We’re not anti-drug,” Logan said. “We promote responsible use… The drug we see the most that people are struggling with is cannabis.” - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Wellness center prepares students for 4/20 with t-break series

Braijon Williams April 10, 2024

In April, there’s a certain national day that happens on the 20th every year where, not just students, but anyone who partakes in cannabis celebrates their love for marijuana. This so-called holiday...

Otha Smith III. - Photo via Smith III's LinkedIn profile

Virtual cannabis entrepreneurship seminar with Tetragram founder and CEO

Bryant Lopez March 20, 2024

A Cannabis Entrepreneurship Seminar took place on March 14 organized by Students for Sensible Drug Policy. The event was hosted by Otha Smith III, the founder & CEO of Tetragram, a digital journal...

Community expungement clinic at Ben's Berber Shop. - Staff Writer/ Paige Britt

Cannabis charges cleared at community expungement clinic

Paige Britt February 28, 2024

On Feb. 25 the Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) hosted a community expungement event at Ben’s Barber Shop in Glassboro, NJ where people with cannabis charges could meet with lawyers to potentially...

Students listen to the opening presentation of Careers in Cannabis Night. - Staff Writer / Jose Ascencio

“Careers in Cannabis” with the College of Business

Jose Ascencio November 8, 2023

The cannabis industry has taken the state of N.J. by storm, which is why Rowan's Rorher College of Business held a career fair called, "Careers in Cannabis Industry Networking Night" on Nov. 1, at Business...

If you are looking for movies to watch for 4/20 then look no further. - Photo via Alex Litvin

Baked and Binge-Worthy: Movies to watch when you’re high

Sylent Lee Michaels April 19, 2023

Since it is 4/20 and marijuana is legal for recreational use in New Jersey, what better way to commemorate the holiday than to put together a list full of movie recommendations that are especially captivating...

Restore Dispensaries is just shy of a mile away from campus. -Photo via restoredispensaries.com

Glassboro cannabis shop Restore Dispensary talks about cannabis cultures

Bryant Lopez April 19, 2023

Since April 21, 2022, the day cannabis was legalized in New Jersey, dispensaries have continued to dot the landscape. Restore Dispensary, a medical marijuana merchant with six locations in Pennsylvania,...

In celebration of 4/20, Lopez discusses the best songs to listen to while high. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Music for my lungs: The best songs to listen to while high

Bryant Lopez April 19, 2023

There are many things that a person can do on 4/20. They can spend the day eating, taking a walk, watching a movie or a show or playing video games. But the best thing that a person can do is listen to...

Rowan chemists conducting an experiment for cannabis research. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan’s Institute for Cannabis Research, Policy and Workforce Development

Drew Peltzman April 19, 2023

Every year, on April 20, meditative peace is brought to the chaotic world for just one day. No matter the runway, college students across the country will be flying high Thursday night. But how much do...

Marijuana has a long and complicated history in the United States.- Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

A blunt examination of the disjointed history of 4/20

Sylent Lee Michaels April 19, 2023

The sacred holiday of 4/20 is upon us. A day celebrated by those who share the love of the plant known as cannabis, marijuana, ganja, Mary Jane, devils' lettuce or pot.   The history of marijuana...

THC Go Co-Founders Jonathan Tecum-Chavez (left) and Kevin Asare (right) presenting their business at the NJ Cannabis Insider Business Conference. - Photo via @__Koriography on Instagram

Rowan students dive into cannabis delivery industry with “THC Go”

Nigel Pala April 19, 2023

It's been a year since cannabis was legalized for recreational use in New Jersey, and entrepreneurs statewide are intent on capitalizing on the new industry. Among the sharks in the newly built tank are...

Glassboro welcomes the possibility of retail cannabis dispensaries. - Photo / Creative Commons

Glassboro welcomes the possibility of retail cannabis dispensaries

Victoria McGivern November 2, 2022

After months of preparation, town council members have finalized legal documents allowing for retail cannabis dispensaries to operate within Glassboro.  On Oct. 25, Glassboro town council members...

Required courses are the same as the MBA concentration which are: Evolution of the Cannabis Industry and Business Model Innovation in Cannabis. -Photo via Pixabay.com.

Rowan University Offers Nation’s First Masters in Cannabis Commercialization 

Victoria McGivern April 26, 2022

With cannabis being legalized for commercial sale and recreational use in the state of New Jersey as of April 21, 2022, Rowan University has coincided with state law and is now offering the nation’s...

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