New Smoking Legislation Is Unnecessary
Damielys Duarte/Staff Writer The New Year has begun and with it has come a trail of controversial legislation passed in the last month. On Thursday,…
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Social media’s role in our smoking youth
Technology and social media has allowed imagery of smoking to enter the personal scope of the consumer.
E-cigarettes, not really the ‘healthier’ alternative
From nasty tobacco-filled cigarettes to tasty-flavored, tobacco-free electronic cigarettes, young adults who look to quit their old smoking habits have found an alternative.
Hookah trend unhealthy despite popular belief
Recent studies show that hookah smoking carries health risks similar to those found in cigarette smoking.
E-cigarettes cause unnecessary hype, even danger to kids
Staff writer Lauren Bana believes there is unnecessary hype over e-cigarettes.
Policy on electronic cigarettes remains unclear
University Chief of Police Alexander Casas said the University Police Department treats electronic cigarettes as it would any cigarette, however, he has not personally seen them being used on-campus. Despite present regulations, however, students say they continue to use e-cigarettes on campus.
No students referred to Student Health Services for smoking on campus
Jennifer Sans/Contributing Writer Back in January 2011, the University began its smoke-free policy. The tobacco-free regulation prohibited the use of any smoking or tobacco product…
Smoking ban needs revision
Staff writer Junette Reyes believes the new smoking ban needs revision.
