Banning Smoking

Conflict in the air

Limiting the freedom to smoke on campus is a mistake.

By Dylan Knox | Jan 31 08:13 pm ET

Smoking ban in parks divides UWS, Harlem politicians

City Council members Brewer and Jackson disagree on a ban on smoking in all of the city’s parks and public beaches that passed the Council on Feb. 2.

By Emily Neil | Feb 9 03:20 am ET

In defense of cigarettes

But the truth is that so many of the activities we engage in damage our health in some way, and it is an active choice to engage in these activities for present enjoyment, even if it means risking our future health.

By Devin Briski | Oct 15 07:09 pm ET

Musings from a cigarette-smoking libertarian

Does Columbia University have a right to restrict “public” smoking on its campus?

By John David Fernandez | Sep 23 06:39 pm ET

Prohibiting smoking: the best policy?

If the administration wishes to seek student opinion, we encourage them to reach out to the student councils and to the Student Affairs Caucus of the University Senate.

By Billy Freeland and Learned Foote | May 3 10:24 pm ET

Smoking Forbidden in EC, Ruggles, Hogan

By the beginning of summer 2008, smoking will be prohibited in all Columbia residence halls due to a new Housing and Dining policy.

By Monica Varman | Feb 14 03:05 am ET

Dickens’ Bill to Ban Smoking Near Hospitals

City Councilwoman Inez Dickens, D-Morningside Heights and Harlem, has introduced a bill to ban smoking within 25 feet of city hospital entrances.

By Samantha Saly | Dec 3 01:58 am ET

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