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Op-ed: We’re Not High, it just Makes Sense: Pot Should be Legal in VA

By Zane Hurst

In the interest of advancing the marijuana policy reform discussion, here are five of the most common arguments against legalizing marijuana and why they’re wrong.

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Summer Drink Series: The ‘New’ Luna Maya

By Alicia DeFonzo

Combining spicy, salt, sour, and sweet instantly seduces the tongue and corrupts your judgment. Consider the Margatini Espolon a tropical love bite.

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Summer Drink Series: The Birch

By Alicia DeFonzo

Unlike most American IPA’s, the Thornbridge brew is smoother, crisper, with a hoppy bite. The bitter yet honey finish makes Jaipur a tempting, golden nectar befitting of the gods.

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Summer Drink Series: Crackers

By Alicia DeFonzo

At first glance, this beverage looks like water with lime but surprises with a Brazilian dropkick to the face. The national cocktail, pronounced kī-pa-rēn-ya, is made with Brazilian sugar-cane rum, Cachaca Pitu.

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Summer Drink Series: Mojito Cafe

By Alicia DeFonzo

Muddled and shaken, a pinch of sugar flawlessly balances the peppermint and lime. The smoothness of the alcohol fused with the fresh ingredients guarantees your return and eternal gratitude to Edwin for delivering such a divine elixir within our earthly grasps.

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Summer Drink Series: Tortilla West

By Alicia DeFonzo

A mix of Firefly Sweet Tea vodka and the house lemonade, this refreshing drink is not too sweet, not too lemony. You don’t quite taste the alcohol, just cool, crisp ice tea, which could do some damage if you’re not payin’ no nevermind.

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What Hampton Roads is Drinking: Caffeinated Alco-pops

By Brendan Kennedy

After a few sips of the can, the alcohol begins to hit your bloodstream, bringing that familiar feeling. Then, as you drink, you notice yourself drinking faster. With time, you become incredibly caffeinated, and drunker. As you put your can down, one realizes a fist is being made for no reason.

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