Back to School Special

It’s that unmistakable time of year again. Summer is slowly giving way to fall and college campuses everywhere are buzzing with activity.

Naturally, there is a great deal to do in preparation for the fall 2009 semester. But for those students truly pursuing a higher education, HIGH TIMES offers some suggested reading:

The October 2009 issue of HIGH TIMES (on newsstands now) features our annual ranking of the Top Colleges for Marijuana Activism. This list, compiled by Students for Sensible Drug Policy executive director Kris Krane, breaks down the colleges and universities that are standout strongholds for the marijuana movement.

The student movement for sensible marijuana laws is a legitimate and increasingly powerful force for law reform. And, as we enter an unprecedented period of public support for marijuana -- a period of boundless opportunities for the committed activist -- students are going to play a large role in future policy.

The schools included in our annual list have impressed with passionate, grassroots political action in the struggle to free the weed. So, was your school included in our annual Guide to Higher Education? Find out in the October 2009 issue of HIGH TIMES.

Also featured in the October 2009 issue is HIGH TIMES’ exclusive interview with neuroscientist, best-selling author and Rhodes Scholar, Jonah Lehrer, who breaks down the science behind getting high and dispels the myths (and outright lies) perpetuated by the anti-marijuana lobby.

Despite his scholarly credentials, which include degrees from Columbia University and Oxford, the stoner scientist is baffled by US policy: “The fact that we haven’t legalized marijuana despite all of this evidence, is really just a testament to the lack of wisdom on the part of our leaders.”

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Finally, as a special thank you to our student readers, we’ve compiled some back to school articles that are sure to be of service as you return to the dorms. Stoner Stealth highlights the best ways to transport, consume and cultivate pot under the radar. Turnkey Grow Boxes breaks down the best boxes on the market for growing killer pot in close quarters and don’t forget to check out our past Top Pot Colleges from 2005-2008.