Hempstead, NY Vol.76 | Issue 5
The Hofstra
Chronicle
Thursday
October 7, 2010
Keeping the Hofstra Community informed since 1935
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Left and top right: Sean M. Gates/The Chronicle Bottom right: Michaela Papa/The Chronicle
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Hofstra students with a medical marijuana card have to hide marijuana use.