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New England Treatment Access in Brookline began selling cannabis after opening in March. Beacon Archives.

Separate the college’s policies on CBD and THC

By Editorial Board
October 9, 2019

On Saturday, The Beacon reported that a group of college administrators are “discussing and finalizing policies” regarding the on-campus usage of CBD, a natural compound in cannabis. A group of...

Although the official number of Emerson students who vape is unclear, a college official said many incoming students have arrived on campus already using their own e-cigarettes. Photo by Lizzie Heintz / Beacon Staff

College health officials express concerns over vape ban

By Ann E. Matica, Deputy News Editor
October 9, 2019

College health officials expressed apprehension about the effects Gov. Charlie Baker's four-month ban on the sale of vaping products could have on students.  The ban, implemented on Sep. 24, includes...

Emerson follows federal policy and bans cannabis on college campuses but the policies concerning CBD are less clear. Anissa Gardizy / Beacon Staff

College attempts to nail down CBD policies on campus

By Faith Bugenhagen
October 5, 2019

College administrators hope to determine campus policies regarding the usage of cannabidiol—commonly known as CBD oil—by mid-semester as the substance is currently grouped with the college’s cannabis...

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