Obesity dangers rival smoking, CU researchers say

A new study shows evidence of the extensive toll obesity takes on health.

By Yishu Huang | Mar 10 11:31 am ET

A new study shows evidence of the extensive toll obesity takes on health.

City may make public housing a smoke-free zone

“You can’t smoke anywhere, now you can’t smoke at home?”

By Nicholas Bloom | Nov 19 04:31 am ET

“You can’t smoke anywhere, now you can’t smoke at home?”

The 34th annual Great American Smokeout

For those ready to quit smoking, there is no better time to set their plans in motion. New Yorkers might not like being told what to do, but we certainly approve of trying something new for ourselves.

By Sharon Wu | Nov 18 07:04 pm ET

For those ready to quit smoking, there is no better time to set their plans in motion. New Yorkers might not like being told what to do, but we certainly approve of trying something new for ourselves.

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

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.

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

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

Proposed campus smoking ban sparks debate

Columbia's smokers may have a limited amount of time to enjoy cigarettes around campus.

By Ray Katz | Sep 15 07:50 pm ET

Columbia's smokers may have a limited amount of time to enjoy cigarettes around campus.

Workgroup proposes smoking ban

Enjoy that cigarette on Low Steps now, as campus smoking may soon be more tightly regulated.

By Alix Pianin | Apr 27 10:12 pm ET

Enjoy that cigarette on Low Steps now, as campus smoking may soon be more tightly regulated.

Clear the Air

Starting summer 2008, smoking will be banned in all Columbia residence halls.

By Editorial Board | Feb 15 05:17 am ET

Starting summer 2008, smoking will be banned in all Columbia residence halls.

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

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