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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Northwestern alum Sunnie Eraso starred as Jane Huang in Theo Ubique’s production of “Baked! The Musical” from Sept. 7 to Oct. 8.

“Baked! The Musical” is charming, but undercooked

October 11, 2023

Eggs. Flour. Sugar. Marijuana. A hint of deception. When precocious high school senior Jane Huang (Sunnie Eraso, Communication ‘23) gets denied a scholarship she needs to pay her Harvard tuition, these...

A black poster on a white wall: “How safe is CBD? CBD has the potential to cause harm and result in unintended side effects” in large orange letters. Below, it lists: “These include: Drowsiness/Sleepiness, Mood changes, Diarrhea, How other drugs you take work, Decreased appetite, Liver injury.” At the bottom, “LEGAL DOESN’T EQUAL SAFE” is written in capital letters.

Health Promotion and Wellness aims to inform students about risks of CBD

April 24, 2022

Walking through the halls of University buildings, Northwestern students are now greeted by posters with a concise message from Student Affairs: “Legal doesn’t equal safe.” The posters list the...

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has resumed expunging low-level cannabis records after the pandemic delayed court operations.

Cook County State’s Attorney resumes clearing cannabis records

October 28, 2020

After the pandemic delayed court operations, the Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s Office is now resuming the process of expunging low-level cannabis convictions. Since the beginning of October,...

Shirola: It’s time to end our hypocritical stance on drug policy and take a more common sense approach

Shirola: It’s time to end our hypocritical stance on drug policy and take a more common sense approach

November 19, 2019

This is the fifth and final column in “Failed Policy,” a series examining the history of drugs and drug policy in the United States since its founding. I began this series earlier this year in order...

Verilife Medical Marijuana Dispensary on 1804 Maple Ave. From January onwards, residents of Illinois who are 21 years of age or older may partake in recreational cannabis use.

Northwestern students, officials speak on legalization of cannabis

October 8, 2019

In June, Illinois passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, legalizing the possession of up to 30 grams of cannabis for residents of Illinois who are 21 years of age or older. When the law goes into...

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