Posted by Jill Cowan on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 05:29 pm
Alright, Berkeley. We know you like to indulge in a little “Mary Jane” every now and then. We can smell it in the air on Telegraph Ave. Annd … pretty much everywhere else in the city. So what say you about this?
Apparently some local networks have refused to air the above ad because it “promotes marijuana use,” but if that glassy-eyed robot lady really is an example of a “real marijuana user” then we must respectfully disagree. Also, we’re kind of in favor of anything that would help the state out of its massive budget pothole (get it? Get it?!). read more »
In news unrelated to the tree-sitter drama (or possibly related), marijuana is as potent as ever. A study released from the University of Mississippi stated that THC levels are almost double what they were in 1983 and have soared to a 30-year high. Oh! You see what we did there?
Uncle Sam issued a press release denouncing the drug that has surely claimed countless lives. The government says, “Listen up, you ol’ hippies.” OK, not in so many words: “Baby boomer parents who still think marijuana is a harmless substance need to look at the facts.”
The fact is the commenters over at Paper Trail are screaming for legalization. Don’t believe the hype! Alcohol bad, marijuana good. End prohibition now, and other such slogans the tree-people could have easily taken up with success in the past year and a half. Zing!
Image Source: Ian Umeda, Daily Cal
Study Says Marijuana Is Now More Potent [Paper Trail]
Posted by Christine Borden on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 09:56 pm
Yeah, NSS. As if Berkeley would ever say “no” to some grass.
In the event of federal interference with dispensaries, Berkeley City Council urges opposition to and noncooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s marijuana raids.
Is it news to you that weed is illegal? In a nutshell, the sitch’ is this: read more »
Posted by Krista Lane on Thursday, September 27, 2007 09:59 pm
The Feds charged a group of Oakland residents in federal court today in connection with an alleged marijuana goody operation.
The operation, known to authorities as Tainted, Inc., allegedly made and sold to local cannabis clubs pot-laden cookies, brownies, candy, ice cream—all the munchies Cloyne seems to love so dearly.
The accused were charged by federal prosecutors, under which law marijuana is a Schedule I substance and use of any kind is considered a felony.
One of the attorneys cried “Conspiracy!” after the defendants were warned against using drugs before their Oct. 19 hearing. He seems to think California’s Proposition 215 legalizing marijuana supersedes, you know, the government that allowed states to have their own laws. Maybe if he waits for California to secede …
Feds bust alleged munchie operation in East Bay [SF Gate]
Twelve Hospitalized Following Co-Op Party [Daily Cal]
Posted by Christine Borden on Thursday, September 20, 2007 09:10 pm
Digging through YouTube, we decided to vary our search from “UC Berkeley” to “Cloyne.” There wasn’t as much booty as we had hoped, but we did set ourselves to wondering.
What came first: the chicken …
Or the pot?
Spencer Blackhart: Drug Policy [YouTube]
Marijuana Cookies [YouTube]
Posted by Ethan Strauss on Thursday, July 12, 2007 11:06 pm
Richard Nixon once said, “People get drunk to have a good time; people smoke weed to get high.” So it wouldn’t be far-fetched to assume his ghost had a hand in this case of a possible foiled cover-up. OK, maybe that would be a bit far-fetched. But in a world with with 24 hour service on T-graph, anything’s possible.
The bill, had it passed, would have allowed a patient to obtain medical marijuana without any cap on the amount. However, it missed by just 191 votes in 2004, prompting the weed people (like the swamp people but more weedish) to fork over 22,600 bucks for a second look at the results from the Diebold Election Systems machines. That money went towards recounting data that mysteriously no longer exists. Hence, the judge gave the plaintiffs a refund and called the election–and its officials–into question.
First off, we’re curious as to who these shady anti-pot guys are. Yes, we know you’re probably thinking that, as respected quasi journalists, we should be privy to these things. We’re working on it, people. Geez. Secondly, we’re curious as to how this whole post steered clear of tired marijuana puns. A medal will be probably be forthcoming. With consciences clear, we stoically await multiple sneering pundit comments regarding “Berkeley” and “marijuana.”
Image Source: Ian Umeda, Daily Cal
2004 CA Election Results Nullified; Election Officials Sanctioned by Court [WIRED]
Finals are over. We can finally have time to take a decent shower and proceed with our normal lives. Some, however, are still acting strangely. Maybe Bear Facts is lagging with grades. Maybe the transition to summer is jarring. Either way, we all need to take a chill pill—wait, is that legal?
Sunday, May 20, 2007 2:27 a.m., Memorial Stadium: Suspicious circumstance regarding owner given advice on controlling an animal.
At two in the morning, this could mean only one thing: werewolves. Arm yourselves with guns and silver bullets, folks.
Monday, May 21, 2007 10:19 p.m., O’Brien Hall: Three students—two males, 21 and 20, and one female, 21—detained for rules violation and scaling building exterior.
Hmm. Were they buildering? They couldn’t possibly be that excited over the recent relase of “Spider-Man 3.”
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 3:21 p.m.,Memorial Stadium: A male employee, 73, reports amplified noise, including drums.
The drums again? Let’s hope it’s not some naked weirdo with bongos. We think that already happened.
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In news unrelated to the 
The Feds charged a group of Oakland residents in federal court today in connection with an alleged 
Finals are over. We can finally have time to take a decent shower and proceed with our normal lives. Some, however, are still acting strangely. Maybe Bear Facts is lagging with grades. Maybe the transition to summer is jarring. Either way, we all need to take a chill pill—wait, is that legal?
