Marijuana
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| 1 | Iowa's marijuana laws are outdated Northern Iowan 117:15, p.3 |
Slomka argues that marijuana laws in Iowa are outdated; photo. | |
| 2 | A call for public action, Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 111:29, p.1 |
Student Corey Cooling talks about his feelings on the Cedar Falls City Councils decision to not decriminalize marijuana and how it takes focus off real crime. | |
| 3 | Cannabis law makes use impossible Northern Iowan 111:4, p.3 |
Student Corey Cooling beleives the Iowa cannabis laws should be changed, and that the current law does not work as intended; photo. | |
| 4 | Decriminalization of weed affects racial justice Northern Iowan 110:52, p.3 |
Says that people of minorities or lower class status are the targets of marijuana enforcement laws. | |
| 5 | New rules enhance pot industry Northern Iowan 110:40, p.2 |
The legalization of marijuana has had a great impact on Colorado's tax revenue. It is still unclear what the future of medical marijuana might look like in Iowa. A bill for legalization was brought to the Iowa Senate a week ago. | |
| 6 | Hemp for change: industrial hemp is not marijuana Northern Iowan 109:30, p.4 |
Author believes the word hemp is met with resistance by those who know nothing about it, but fear the worst. Most people are unwilling to learn the truth about the plant. As the misinformed masses grow, the benefits of the plant are suppressed; photo. | |
| 7 | Decriminalize it Northern Iowan 107:15, p.11 |
Marijuana legalization urged. | |
| 8 | Marijuana takes center stage in "Reefer Madness" Northern Iowan 106:40, p.7 |
Interpreters Theatre presents an adaption of the 1936 film that became a cult classic during the 1970s. The show revolves around high school students and the effects of their addiction to marijuana; photo. | |
| 9 | Iowa Board of Pharmacy recommends rescheduling marijuana Northern Iowan 106:38, p.1 |
Board moves marijuana to a Schedule II drug that "has currently accepted medical use". The ruling came too late for a vote this year by Iowa legislators. A vote on medical use of marijuana will come in 2011; photo. | |
| 10 | UNI Interpreter's theatre to present "Reefer Madness" Public Relations News Release 2009:286, p.1 |
Based on the 1936 documentary "Tell Your Children," the film was originally used as a tool for educators and parents to warn their children of the harms of marijuana. | |
| 11 | Student group supports medical marijuana Northern Iowan 106:25, p.1 |
A class project has resulted in the formation of a student group; Students for Iowa Medical Marijuana. The group has sponsored a viewing of the 1936 film "Reefer Madness" and a lecture by Carl Olsen of Iowans for Medical Marijuana; photo. | |
| 12 | Grassley on drugs Northern Iowan 106:22, p.6 |
Believes Senator Charles Grassley's introduced and withdrawn amendment not to allow discussion on the decriminalization of any controlled substance shows his unwillingness even to discuss the matter. | |
| 13 | Iowa Board of Pharmacy holds final medical marijuana hearing Northern Iowan 106:22, p.1 |
Board plans to complete review of medical marijuana prior to the convening of the 2010 state legislature in January. Hear testimony on both sides of the issue; photo. | |
| 14 | Hearings examine evidence for, against medical marijuana Northern Iowan 106:19, p.1 |
Doctors, nurses, patients, advocates, and an Iowa Senator spoke during hearings in favor of the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Hearings were held at the University of Iowa, Mason City, Des Moines, and Council Bluffs; photo. | |
| 15 | Sensible bills introduced in Congress Northern Iowan 104:51, p.7 |
The House of Representatives has had two bills introduced dealing with medical use of marijuana. | |
| 16 | Marijuana use riskier than students may realize Northern Iowan 104:25, p.2 |
Consequences of marijuana include the loss of access to financial aid for college students; photo. | |
| 17 | Managing marijuana madness Northern Iowan 103:41, p.8 |
Thoughts on marijuana. | |
| 18 | God made weed for us Northern Iowan 103:40, p.6 |
Biblical passages noted as proof that cannabis (marijuana) was created as being good. | |
| 19 | Losing the substance war Northern Iowan 103:40, p.6 |
Response to Tristian Abbott's column. | |
| 20 | Weed freedom Northern Iowan 103:40, p.6 |
Experiences of a marijuana smoker. | |
| 21 | Humans warring with substances Northern Iowan 103:41, p.7 |
Study shows reduced pain in terminally ill AIDS patients after smoking government grown marijuana. | |
| 22 | New survey personalizes marijuana Northern Iowan 103:39, p.4 |
Survey on marijuana use available to UNI students. Information on marijuana and help available; photo. | |
| 23 | Students lose federal aid for drug offences Northern Iowan 103:10, p.7 |
Higher Education Act of 1998 has been scaled back to deny financial aid to students convicted of drug use while in college; photo. | |
| 24 | Ads that don't add up Northern Iowan 103:8, p.5 |
New research indicates that anti-drug ads are increasing the likelihood that young people will try marijuana. | |
| 25 | A nation founded on pot Northern Iowan 102:34, p.5 |
Aims to inform people about the true nature of marijuana and its long history. | |
| 26 | Toxins in marijuana not safe Northern Iowan 101:45, p.6 |
Feels marijuana has more harmful side effects than alcohol does and disagrees with Ryan Crane's column concerning this subject. | |
| 27 | Down with shots, up with pot? Northern Iowan 101:44, p.5 |
Gives reasons why the author favors smoking marijuana over drinking alcohol. | |
| 28 | Legalizing marijuana Public Relations News Release 2002:114, p.1 |
The benefits of marijuana legalization will be talked about. | |
| 29 | Support for Nevada marijuana legalization Northern Iowan 99:7, p.7 |
Discusses the recent proposal to vote on the legalization of recreational marijuana use in Nevada and offers support for its legalization. | |
| 30 | Legalizing marijuana efforts gain more supporters Northern Iowan 99:3, p.4 |
Students and faculty comment on the proposed legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes. | |
| 31 | Legalize drugs, at least to save the music industry Northern Iowan 95:48, p.7 |
Legalization of drugs would cut down on overdoses and save Aerosmith. | |
| 32 | Pot possesses medicinal values Northern Iowan 95:45, p.11 |
Believes marijuana has medicinal uses. | |
| 33 | Should marijuana be legalized? Northern Iowan 93:30, p.1 |
Legalizing marijuana for medicinal use is being debated. | |
| 34 | Marijuana not so bad, just look at research Northern Iowan 93:28, p.7 |
Student encourages others to read research on other uses of marijuana and hemp. | |
| 35 | Marijuana: new wonder drug? Northern Iowan 93:24, p.8 |
Student believes article on medicinal use of marijuana was one-sided. | |
| 36 | New wonder drug: Marijuana Northern Iowan 93:23, p.7 |
Columnist comments on the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. | |
| 37 | Pot, beer, flossing Northern Iowan 93:23, p.6 |
Columnist comments on use of marijuana, under-aged drinkers in Hill bars, and brushing your teeth with the opposite sex. | |
| 38 | Pot for pain? Northern Iowan 93:20, p.6 |
Editorial comments on the use of marijuana as a medicinal drug. | |
| 39 | Five-leaved pop culture 'hits' UNI Northern Edition 2:22, p.2 |
Increased number of marijuana arrests recently. | |
| 40 | Iowa Legislature considers marijuana resolution Northern Iowan 90:53, p.1 |
Resolutions deals with medical use. | |
| 41 | A Weltha Knowledge Northern Iowan 89:54, p.2 |
Believes society should consider legalizing marijuana. | |
| 42 | Real distinctions between marijuana and hemp 'glossed over' Northern Iowan 88:63, p.2 |
Believes article missed importance of plant breeding to reach desirable cultivars. | |
| 43 | Hemp proposed as a no-sulfur coal alternative for Cedar Falls Utilities Northern Iowan 88:23, p.3 |
Believes hemp could provide enough biomass to be used to generate energy. | |
| 44 | Red ribbons stir more than just support for Drug Awareness Week Northern Iowan 88:18, p.2 |
Offers viewpoint on safety of marijuana and LSD. | |
| 45 | HEMP states standpoint Northern Iowan 88:16, p.3 |
Outlines potential uses for hemp. | |
| 46 | Fourth member of UNI Hemp club arrested Northern Iowan 88:15, p.1 |
Fourth roommate arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and other charges. | |
| 47 | Arrest of three HEMP members stirs support Northern Iowan 88:14, p.3 |
Believes that there are bigger issues involved. | |
| 48 | Three HEMP members face possible charges Northern Iowan 88:12, p.1 |
Students arrested on charges of possession of marijuana. | |
| 49 | 'This is not a drug issue . . .'; Hemp Tour seeks to educate people Northern Iowan 88:5, p.1 |
Groups present views on uses of marijuana. | |
| 50 | Marijuana: college students keep the fire burning Northern Iowan 87:35, p.1 |
Smoking marijuana has many short and long term effects; photo. | |
| 51 | Marijuana legalization defended Northern Iowan 86:45, p.3 |
Cites beneficial uses of marijuana. | |
| 52 | Drug legalization wrong Northern Iowan 86:41, p.2 |
Believes that marijuana does have lethal effects. | |
| 53 | Make marijuana legal Northern Iowan 86:37, p.2 |
Believes marijuana causes no harm. | |
| 54 | Hart pleads guilty Northern Iowan 79:51, p.5 |
Norris Hart pled guilty to possession of marijuana; will pay court costs and receive self-probation. | |
| 55 | Scherzo Northern Iowan 78:58, p.2 |
War in Falklands is fought over 'dynamite weed'. | |
| 56 | Scherzo Northern Iowan 78:41, p.2 |
Student smokes marijuana and hallucinates. | |
| 57 | Pot may lower hormone levels, affect milk of nursing mothers' Northern Iowan 76:50, p.8 |
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare has put out new medical findings on the effects of marijuana. | |
| 58 | NORML founder on Marijuana prohibition Northern Iowan 76:25, p.2 |
The University Speakers Committee will be hosting a presentation called "Marijuana: The New Prohibition." | |
| 59 | NORML thanks rock group Northern Iowan 76:21, p.2 |
Thanks to the rock groups who performed in the NORML benefit at UNI. | |
| 60 | Acceptance of NORML bill predicted to be lengthy process Northern Iowan 76:20, p.4 |
Robert Arnold, state representative, was the keynote speaker of a recent speak-out on the legalization of marijuana. | |
| 61 | Decriminalizing pot: UNI has largest NORML chapter in Iowa Northern Iowan 76:19, p.7 |
The UNI Chapter of the National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws currently has sixty members. | |
| 62 | What if you get caught? Northern Iowan 76:4, p.7 |
The penalties for those caught operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of or in possession of marijuana. | |
| 63 | Paraquat tests recommended Northern Iowan 75:3, p.7 |
ISPIRG recommends that marijuana should be tested for weedkiller. | |
| 64 | NORML Northern Iowan 74:45, p.16 |
Will sponsor spring fling. | |
| 65 | Pot legislation Northern Iowan 74:41, p.1 |
General Assembly considering modification of drug laws. | |
| 66 | NORML leader Northern Iowan 72:48, p.1 |
Keith Stroup spoke to UNI students Monday; photo. | |
| 67 | Stroup: toward legislation Northern Iowan 72:48, p.5 |
Excerpts from speech by Keith Stroup. | |
| 68 | Stroup to speak on marijuana laws; controversial speaker Monday Northern Iowan 72:46, p.1 |
Profile of Keith Stroup; photo. | |
| 69 | Poll shows hikes could spur crises Northern Iowan 71:21, p.1 |
Students offer views on tuition, drugs, political affairs in poll taken by Professor Vajpeyi's class. | |
| 70 | Reader is disappointed Northern Iowan 70:54, p.2 |
Hopes NI will take stand on marijuana decriminalization. | |
| 71 | A deeper look into drugs; three interviews Northern Iowan 70:53, p.7 |
Highlights of interviews with local drug dealers. | |
| 72 | Drugs at UNI--how much, what kind Northern Iowan 70:53, p.1 |
Survey of attitudes toward drug use on campus. | |
| 73 | Some grass-roots organizing for grass Northern Iowan 70:39, p.3 |
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| 74 | Baby weed Northern Iowan 70:20, p.8 |
A tiny weed was found growing on top of the Union; photo. | |
| 75 | Presidential candidates' views on marijuana laws Northern Iowan 68:40, p.3 |
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| 76 | Retired drug official assails marijuana laws Northern Iowan 68:35, p.8 |
John Finlator speaks. | |
| 77 | A Drug Abuse Advertisement Northern Iowan 68:12, p.2 |
Policeman lectures youth on the dangers of Marijuana. | |
| 78 | Cancer threat Northern Iowan 67:34, p.3 |
Critical of punishment for users of marijuana. | |
| 79 | Untitled Northern Iowan 66:23, p.2 |
UNI students allegedly sold marijuana cigarettes to the Tall Corn music children. | |
| 80 | Eastern potheads map Iowa marijuana fields Northern Iowan 64:15, p.1 |
Plant grows in many areas. | |
| 81 | Smith resigns and legislators are rejoicing College Eye 63:48, p.2 |
Comments on the recent resignation of the ISU student body president over a marijuana incident. | |
| 82 | 'Corn age has passed' College Eye 63:46, p.3 |
"Outraged" at actions against ISU's student body president recently found to be a marijuana user. |