Year: 2009

Arts & Culture

The Blunt Truth

According to a 2008 survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 41% of Americans (102 million) have admitted to using cannabis in their lifetime. In a 2009 Zogby poll, it was reported that 44% of Americans support the legalization of cannabis. To put this in perspective, Americans support this change of policy more than they approve of Congress’ job performance or the war in Afghanistan. If these ever-growing numbers are any indication, we are inevitably heading towards the legalization and regulation of the cannabis/hemp industry.

Arts & Culture

Star Wars in Concert

Lady Gaga, Weezer, and… Star Wars in Concert? What?

A month ago, I scanned a list of upcoming shows in Boston and found myself both perplexed and impressed. I consider myself a Star Wars fan (by “fan,” I mean I may or may not have a foot-tall C-3P0 PEZ dispenser in my dorm), but even I was baffled by the “concert” aspect of America’s most beloved film series.

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