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Carolyn Hanson

Los Angeles, New York
As seen in: Billboard, PAPER Magazine, Byrdie, High Times, NYLON, MERRY JANE, V Magazine, L'Officiel USA, Indie Shuffle, Savvyherb and
Covers:  Beauty, Fashion, Cannabis, Rock Music
Doesn't Cover: Family
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Between covering Warped Tour from backstage at age 12, to interviewing Ziggy Marley at age 14, Carolyn's passion for connecting with creative minds defined her adolescence and now defines her adult life. Now, having studied in "Cultural Criticism with a Focus on Music" at NYU Gallatin, Carolyn has honed her writing and critical skills while gaining a broader knowledge of the editorial and creative industries as a whole. Her deep interest in music led her to discover an interest in the aesthetic…

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Belated Valentine's Gifts You'll Want to Give Yourself

Belated Valentine's Gifts You'll Want to Give Yourself

Valentine's Day is a weird holiday for everyone. For single people, you can't really expect to get anything. …

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PLANT DIARY: Weed Is My Secret Weapon for IBS

PLANT DIARY: Weed Is My Secret Weapon for IBS

There's never a pleasant time or way to talk about your bowels. Although society has made great strides in op…

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Straw Wars: This Controversy Is Proof Of Our Culture's Extreme Anti-Disability Bias

Straw Wars: This Controversy Is Proof Of Our Culture's Extreme Anti-Disability Bias

It seems as though it's impossible to escape the current debate surrounding straws-not least because it doesn…

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5 Tips for Safe Toking That Every Weed Lover Should Take to Heart - Health | MERRY JANE

5 Tips for Safe Toking That Every Weed Lover Should Take to Heart - Health | MERRY JANE

Since cannabis has been deemed federally illegal for upwards of 80 years, the majority of information about h…

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Canna-Comedy: Stand-Ups Weigh in on How Weed Helps (and Hinders) Their Work - Culture | MERRY JAN...

Canna-Comedy: Stand-Ups Weigh in on How Weed Helps (and Hinders) Their Work - Culture | MERRY JAN...

Finding a comedian under 60 who doesn't smoke weed is kind of like finding a rare Pokémon. You know they're o…

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Proenza Schouler Feted New Perfume Launch with SZA - L'Officiel

Proenza Schouler Feted New Perfume Launch with SZA - L'Officiel

Last night, Proenza Schouler invited friends of the brand to skip a night of New York Fashion Week madness an…

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Zinc Is the Underrated Fix for Acne and Skin Inflammation Original

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By Erin Jahns , Carolyn Hanson
| Byrdie
Death to Stock Zinc has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it beneficial for treating acne and reducing skin inflammation. Zinc can aid in wound healing and protect the skin from harmful UV rays when used topically. Overconsumption of zinc can lead to side effects like nausea and headaches, so it's important to monitor intake. Zinc is a mineral that has anti-inflammatory and skin-healing properties.
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Product Review: GAGS E-Rig by The Kind Pen

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By Carolyn Hanson
| Savvyherb
High Times @hightimes · May 8, 2023 Somehow both sleek and hefty, the GAGS comes in multiple colors (I was lucky enough to get purple), and it won’t look bad on a coffee table or shelf. Because the touch-button is integrated, the whole thing doesn’t necessarily look like a smoking device—a feature that plays in its favor in terms of displayability. I don’t feel the need to hide mine when less-pot-friendly guests are over.
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Product Review: GAGS E-Rig by The Kind Pen

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By Carolyn Hanson
| High Times
When I got the offer to do this review, I was stoked. As a professional writer, one of my favorite things to do—in any industry—is try the newest technologies. And as a human, one of my favorite things to do is smoke cannabis concentrates. So when I was approached about reviewing the GAGS system from The Kind Pen, it was like my birthday and Christmas rolled into one.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

FastForward, a local magazine.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Nope!

How is social media changing news?

It's making it more accessible while also watering it down.

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