The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

The Official Student News Media of Southeastern Louisiana University

The Lion's Roar

OPINION |  Marijuana pardon: States should follow in Bidens lead

OPINION | Marijuana pardon: States should follow in Biden’s lead

Kaitlyn Keppler, Staff Reporter November 4, 2022

On Oct. 6, President Joe Biden announced a pardon of all prior federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana and urged states to do the same. While this announcement is a welcome move in the war...

The health risks from exposure to marijuana smoke resemble that of cigarette smoke including risks of cancer and heart and lung disease while THC blood levels were present at low levels for non-smokers in a well-ventilated room with smokers.

Where does the smoke go?

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor February 19, 2019

Though an individual choice, smoking marijuana can impact more than the user. When Madison Walters, a junior biological sciences major, stayed in the campus residence halls, she noticed marijuana smoke...

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