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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Instead of a patron saint or diety, the International Church of Cannabis praises marijuana without a religious text or scripture.

‘Elevating Yourself’: Colorado church houses unique group

Miles King, News Reporter May 11, 2017

The International Church of Cannabis opened its doors on perhaps the most appropriate date of the year April 20, 2017 (also known as “4/20”). Located in Denver, Colorado, the church is home to a group...

Florida representatives Matt Gaetz and Darren Soto are fighting to change the Drug Enforcement Agency’s weed policy.

Cannabis as a Schedule III drug

Miles King, News Reporter May 4, 2017

Florida House of Representatives members, Matt Gaetz and Darren Soto, proposed a bill in mid-April to move marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance. In 1970, President Richard...

There has been conflict betweeen NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL Player’s Association about Marijuana use.

Pills versus Marijuana: NFL players consider alternative pain relief

Miles King, News Reporter May 1, 2017

Current and former  NFL players have recently come out in support of marijuana use for pain relief. With pot becoming more socially accepted, in addition to becoming legalized in certain states, prescription...

All of Ellensburg’s marijuana dispensaries will have deals on April 20 to celebrate 4/20, the greatest of all stoner holidays.

Happy 4/20 to all: Ellensburg events roundup

Miles King April 20, 2017

April 20, 2017 will be just like any other Thursday this year for many people. For those who use marijuana, it has become a day of celebration and relaxation. Many myths about the true origin of 420 exist. “It...

Oregon is the fourth state to enact a law to prevent weed dispensaries from storing the personal information of customers.

No trail to Oregon: Senate passes information bill

Miles King April 12, 2017

Oregon Senate Bill 863, a bill concerning policies of identification record keeping in marijuana dispensaries, has reached the Oregon State House and has been passed. Oregon will follow Washington, Alaska...

Courtesy of the Washington State Healthy Youth Survey

The results are in: Underage use not getting higher

Ryan Kinker, News Editor April 6, 2017

The argument against the legalization of marijuana has taken another blow with the release of new survey results in Washington. The Washington State Healthy Youth Survey, which is a biennial survey which...

Marijuana is up for rescheduling ... Sort of.

Marijuana is up for rescheduling … Sort of.

Jon Olsen-Koziol, Staff Reporter March 1, 2017

Republican Virginia Rep. Griffith Morgan introduced HR 715 that could reschedule marijuana which is currently a Schedule I drug. If it passes, marijuana will be rebranded under the Federal Controlled Substance...

Pot brownies (pictured here) and other edibles must now have Not for Kids labels to be sold at dispensaries in Washington.

‘Not for Kids’

Jon Olsen-Koziol, Staff Reporter February 23, 2017

Washington has taken further precautions to prevent children from eating marijuana edibles. Effective Feb. 14, all marijuana edibles have to be labeled with a “Not for Kids” warning logo. Edibles...

Marijuana Mondays Educates students

Jon Olsen-Koziol, Staff Reporter February 16, 2017

CWU is doing its part to educate students on marijuana. The Wellness Center is hosting Marijuana Monday’s as a part of Marijuana Awareness Month this February. These events are aimed at educating people...

Pot tourism has room to grow

Pot tourism has room to grow

Jon Olsen-Koziol, Staff Reporter February 9, 2017

Weed legalization has spread further than ever before in the U.S. Eight states and Washington D.C. have legalized recreational cannabis while the rest either have lesser levels of legalization or prohibition. This...

All about weed terpenes

All about weed terpenes

Jon Olsen-Koziol, Staff Reporter February 2, 2017

Every strain of marijuana is unique. Some smell sweet, while others will smell like skunk spray. Some taste like fresh cut hay, whereas others have a sweet, citrusy quality. What gives marijuana these...

The Wellness Center is located on the ground floor of the SURC and host numerous student health events throughout the year.

Wellness Center on pot

Jon Olsen-Koziol, Staff Reporter January 26, 2017

The CWU Wellness Center is using Marijuana Awareness Month to help educate students on cannabis. Every Monday in SURC 140 at 7 p.m. during February, the Wellness Center will host a discussion  about a...

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