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With the legalization of cannabis for recreational use, local licensed dispensaries have begun selling recreational cannabis.

Let’s be blunt: Weed is still prohibited on campus

Ari Collins, Reporter September 3, 2024

With the recent statewide legalization of marijuana, students have questioned what smoking guidelines on campus will look like. Last November, the citizen-petitioned Issue 2 was passed by a majority...

Bliss Ohio, located on East Main Street, began selling recreational marijuana products on Tuesday.

Bliss Ohio begins recreational marijuana sales

Michael Neenan, Reporter August 8, 2024

Tuesday marked the first day of recreational marijuana sales at Bliss Ohio. General manager James Russell II says the vendor has seen over 500 visitors since beginning recreational marijuana sales. “It's...

New medical marijuana dispensary to help patients find their complete happiness 

Alexandria Manthey, TV2 Reporter April 20, 2023

A new medical marijuana dispensary, Bliss Ohio, is set to open in Kent next week. Located on East Main Street, Bliss will dispense products like cannabis flower, vapes and edibles to those with medical...

A Kent State student holds his Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry card. Identifying patient information has been removed to protect his identity.

Marijuana laws cause conflict on campus as dispensary opens

Alton Northup, Reporter April 20, 2023

Editor's note: the student with the medical marijuana card was granted anonymity for his concerns about disciplinary action. A medical marijuana dispensary will open across from a campus prohibiting...