We are hurtling toward the finish line with less than two weeks left in the academic year, and the burnout rate is accelerating. With everything going on, I wanted to find some kind of mild-minded hybrid that would help ease my stress but not kill my productivity. Luckily that is exactly what I found when I picked up a gram of Durban Kush wax from our friendly Verts Neighborhood Dispensary. Verts’ location on West Elizabeth Street is a convenient walk from my home and close to Colorado State University’s main campus, which makes it an easy dispensary to frequent. When I go to Verts, I will typ ..read more

THC and CBD are two cannabinoids that have risen to incredible heights in terms of popularity, cultural relevance and research relating to medical benefits. However, the potential of the lesser-known cannabinol has grown over the past two years. The emergence of new research revealed the compound’s ability to prevent and eliminate cancer cells in human tissues and to protect the aging brain from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease. CBN has received more attention in recent years and is primarily marketed as a sleep aid with effec ..read more

In Colorado, April is always the month to celebrate, especially if you are a medical and recreational marijuana dispensary in Fort Collins. On Saturday, April 20, 2024, you will have a ton of reasons to celebrate ‘420’ and here is just a sampling of what you can expect if you swing by Flower Power Botanicals (1308 DUFF DR., FORT COLLINS) to enjoy all of their amazing deals and promos. There is something for everyone all throughout April so be sure to check out all their products whether you need medical or recreational cannabis products. If you want to see more and order online, visit their we ..read more

As I am nearly at a year and half of being legally allowed to enter dispensaries, I looked back at all I’ve learned and experienced through writing these strain reviews. So when I realized there were name-brand strains like OG Kush and Gorilla Glue, my cannabis journey eventually led me to the infamous Mishawaka Jazz Cabbage. If you haven’t heard of this sativa cultivar yet, let me enlighten you. This live resin comes in a half-gram cartridge testing at 67.20% THC, and you can find it for $24 at Organic Alternatives. Now, my first thought was this cart was a bit pricey for a half-gram that tes ..read more

As the semester is drawing to a close and summer is fast approaching, thousands of Colorado State University students are experiencing burnout and need a vibe reorientation. In times such as these, I always return to my weed roots and smoke something that reminds me of simpler times. So I went back over to Verts Neighborhood Dispensary to look for such a strain, and I came out with a 1-gram cartridge of the properly vetted strain Sour Diesel. This wood-tipped cartridge is made by Bonanza and is just one of many strain-specific cartridges from this company offered at Verts. Carts made by B ..read more

Un cultivo de Cannabis- Wedding Cake, una cepa índica en las instalaciones de cultivo de Organic Alternatives en el 3 de febrero. (Collegian | Tri Duong) Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en ingles de este artículo aquí. Traducción de Evan Bandor Una de las primeras cosas que surge cuando se investiga en el mundo del cannabis es el tipo o cepa de cualquier producto. Se dice que saber si el cannabis es sativa, índica, o híbrido, junto con el nombre de la cepa informa a los consumidores del producto y su experiencia. Sin embargo, mientras la industria del cannabis crece, es ..read more

Living in Colorado gives most of its population the stigma that they enjoy blazing it up from time to time. Living in Fort Collins, where there are more than a handful of dispensaries within miles of each other, sets the stoner standard to another level for the community.  That being said, you might be having more interactions with stoners than you’re used to, or maybe you’re a new smoker who wants to become more involved in the cannabis culture. Well, look no further as we grind up trendy phrases you might come across through your elevated adventures.  1. “Puff, puff, pass, mothafuc ..read more

As one of the forerunners in cannabis legalization, one can expect Colorado to show up and show out with some amazing events for cannabis enthusiasts to attend. If you enjoy cannabis and community, then consider going to one of these gatherings to celebrate 4/20. One such celebration you can catch is the FoCo 4/20 Celebration hosted by The Joint Smoke Shop and Golden Goodness Food Truck LLC. Taking place outside of The Joint Smoke Shop down South College Avenue, this event will be going from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is open to the public. Art, cannabis, food and community are core to this yearly ..read more

When Americans think of Easter Sunday, around 65% of them are likely celebrating religiously in the marking of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. An unknown number of Americans, however, may have celebrated the day with a different form of religion: a plant-based one. Personally, I was part of the population that spent the beautiful end of the weekend with my friends in the backyard playing beer pong and smoking joints in the sun. While most Easter Sundays for college students contain mimosas and bubbles, ours also offered half-gram pre-rolls and plastic eggs with edibles inside. Point Break, i ..read more