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GETTING STARTED — Lex Koltowicz begins his presentation by discussing cannabis varieties.

High on science — Science on Tap presents history of marijuana

Amelia Kashian October 13, 2023

Marijuana is a plant known for its psychoactive effects and has only recently been legalized in Michigan. As its popularity grows, many questions are posed — where did cannabis first come from, and what...

EXCELLENCE UNVEILED—Shimadzu company representatives pose with NMU President Fritz Erickson and Senior chemistry major Josie Mollohan before the newly unveiled plaque before the research laboratory.

New lab for student research

Akasha Khalsa November 7, 2019

July marked the beginning of a formal agreement between NMU and Shimadzu—a global corporation specializing in scientific instruments—to honor the company’s contributions to a new medicinal plant...

Roadside saliva drug test

Roadside saliva drug test

Jackie Jahfetson October 17, 2019

People who smoke marijuana, use opiates and other drugs will need to be mindful when getting behind the wheel due to a new roadside drug test.  The expanded Oral Fluid Roadside Analysis Pilot...

New marijuana market offers local opportunity

New marijuana market offers local opportunity

North Wind Staff February 21, 2019

A few months ago, Marquette residents turned to the polls to decide the fate of Proposal One, or the legalization of recreational marijuana use. The results: 64.5 percent of the vote in the City of Marquette...

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