The Chronicle of Higher Education

Judge Orders Ohio State U. to Let Marijuana Festival Proceed

By ISOLDE RAFTERY

A federal judge ruled on Friday that Ohio State University must allow a pro-marijuana festival to be held on the campus, in Columbus. The university administration had canceled the ninth annual Hempfest on Tuesday.

"We are disappointed in the ruling," William Hall, vice president for student affairs, said Friday...

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