Written by Hannarose McGuinness. Photographed by Gustavo Del Real Figueroa. With eyes closed, it smelled just like fresh, sweet strawberries and cream. That smell came from a plant, not a […]
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Too Little Too Late: Biden Falls Short of Delivering Justice
Written by Dominic Adams. Illustrated by Dani DeGraw. On Oct. 6, 2022, the Biden administration granted a pardon for the offense of simple possession of cannabis. This pardon expunged records […]
Harvest Season at The OG Plant
Written by Armando Ramirez. As many green thumbs know, fall is the season when various fruits and vegetables are finally ready to be harvested. However, fall is also the perfect […]
Fired up on Black Market BBQ
Written by Kayl Wohl. Photographed by Gustavo Del Real. In 1999, the magic of rare Sonoran Desert rain poured onto the crowd of metalheads at a Metallica show in Phoenix, […]
Self-love and Cannabis: The Anatomy of a girl blunt
Cannabis has always been talked about in the context of medicine but when it comes to social and mental wellness, mainstream smoking culture has failed to create welcoming environments for all individuals. Girl blunts push back against the status quo of masculinity and over consumption in contemporary cannabis.
Beyond THC: Curating Your Cannabis Experience
Since the discovery of cannabinoids in the 1960s, both the spotlight and the microscope have been focused heavily on THC. It’s the molecule responsible for the majority of the psychoactive effects cannabis is known for, but it is far from the only one at play.
Budtender Spotlight: Sarah Salerno from The Herb Center
Written and photographed by Megan McEntee. Sarah Salerno began working at The Herb Center in Oregon City when she was 21 years old. Now, at the age of 23, Salerno […]
How Community Values Helped This Local Dispensary Thrive
Firehorse Trading Co. found itself in an interesting position when it first opened its doors. Located on 7th avenue near downtown Eugene, the previous two dispensaries had failed in that exact spot. General manager Billy Scholten didn’t let this stop him from deciding to open Firehorse—which still boasts that storefront today, nearly four years later.
A Very Verde 420
Written and photographed by Skyla Patton It’s officially the best time of the year: 420 is just around the corner, and the cannabis community is bristling with excitement of all […]
High Recommendations: Papers + Ink and the “Art of Rolling”
Written and photographed by Lily Brennan I don’t know about you guys, but when I want to celebrate 4/20 I want to make it feel special. When you’re an everyday […]