Recreational Cannabis

College Students Voice Perspectives On Marijuana Legalization

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants to legalize recreational marijuana to provide an economic boost for the state. At Rock Island’s Augustana College, students have different reasons behind their perspective, but as reporter Natalie Spahn found out, many identify themselves in the "pro" category.

Tiffany Scott, Rachel Pollock, Mursyidah Syahirah, and Travis Paquin all shared their views on marijuana legalization.
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Changing Attitudes Toward Cannabis

For decades, it was "marijuana" and conjured images of tie-dyed T-shirts and hemp hoodies. Now, it's "cannabis" and you're more likely to picture lab coats and business suits. Our series State of Cannabis continues with a look at the evolution of the public's attitudes. 

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