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Federal prohibition on marijuana use ought to be removed

08/29/2019 By Timothy Rush | Staff Columnist  Marijuana legalization is the latest trend sweeping the nation. Before 2010, no state had legalized marijuana for public recreational consumption, but within a single decade, 11 states have lifted their prohibition on the herbal drug. While marijuana has been slowly legalized state-by-state, the federal prohibition on marijuana must also be overturned. When states first began the push to … Continue reading Federal prohibition on marijuana use ought to be removed

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Marijuana legislation vastly differs in U.S. and Canada

Raymond Arke | News Editor 04/05/18 OTTAWA — Right before Easter Break, a panel at Duquesne looked at marijuana policy in the United States and how the media covers it. As controversy surrounds the ongoing state-by-state legalization of medical and recreational marijuana use in the U.S., the country’s northerly neighbors are planning to legalize the drug recreationally across the entire country this summer. Five members … Continue reading Marijuana legislation vastly differs in U.S. and Canada

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DU collects unused meds for disposal

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke Students and faculty brought their expired and unused prescription drugs to Duquesne Sept. 26 for safe disposal as a part of National Drug Take Back Day. Take Back Day is an effort by the Drug Enforcement Administration to collect unused prescription drugs so that they may be properly disposed of. The event at Duquesne, sponsored by members of … Continue reading DU collects unused meds for disposal

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Number of alcohol violations increases

By Julian Routh | News Editor The number of liquor law violations on campus increased again in 2012, according to the public safety department’s annual security and fire safety report. There were 460 reported liquor law violations referred for disciplinary action on campus property from January to December, 25 more than the count in 2011. In 2010, there were 323 violations. In comparison, the University … Continue reading Number of alcohol violations increases

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