As students come to Eugene, they’re immediately introduced to its culture: They witness the green that exists everywhere, the trees, the grass and the flower. It’s hard to miss the cannabis community...
With cannabis consumption becoming more common and accepted across the United States, many states have begun loosening restrictions regarding pre-employment drug testing for cannabis.
For example, starting...
The “nose knows” is a phrase I recently heard but absolutely believe. Knowing that my nose is a powerful tool, it is typically how I make choices about the cannabis to choose, and my nose did not...
The Era of Demonization
First released in 1936, the film “Reefer Madness” paints a picture of how cannabis was perceived by society in the United States during the earlier half of the 20th century.
Initially...
Sometimes a creative outlet is the perfect topping for a good high. Coloring is a prime high activity. It can keep you mellow, make you laugh and even add to the trip. Coloring is a low-effort activity,...
To many, labor unions evoke an image of blue-collar workers on the East Coast: rough-and-tumble teamsters who hang out at their union clubhouse and may or may not have mob affiliations. This image has...
A little over a month since being established in December 2023, Cluckin’ Dog is already making a mark on Eugene foodies. Sitting a block away from the University of Oregon campus, Cluckin’ Dog is a...
Scooby and Shaggy may be fictional TV show characters, but they understand the munchies and know a thing or two about good snacks. If you have ever been jealous of the different things they munched on...
“Terrapin Station,” to many Eugenians, strikes a familiar chord. Local dispensary Terpene Station offers an experience akin to the Grateful Dead. Outside of its general groove, Terpene Station’s...
The concept of “organic” can be as divisive as it is intriguing. While some swear by the virtues of organic products, others see it as nothing more than “greenwashing.” But what about when it comes...
How long have you been a budtender?
I actually got my OLCC workers permit two weeks after I turned 21. It’s been five years. When I was getting close to 21, I wasn’t going to be in college anymore....
Since 2019, Natalie Fertig has been a federal cannabis policy reporter at Politico. During her time reporting on cannabis at the federal level, Fertig has discussed issues such as Chinese investment in...
