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Since the official beginning of the tobacco policy implementation began in August, no one has faced penalties for breaking the policy which relies on bystanders to speak up.

Smoking policy’s effect hazy

October 9, 2015

New tobacco free regulation seems to reduce, but not eliminate, smoking on campus Story by Alicia Steele, Staff writer, and Mikayla Marshall, Staff...

Regents discuss, approve long-term plans

June 5, 2015

Story by Mary Bradley, Editor-in-Chief With the approval of the Strategic Initiatives plan, the 2015-16 budget, new freshman admission standards and...

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Going smoke free raises questions

October 31, 2014

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. With the majority of Kentucky colleges converting to smoke-free...

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A student blows out the smoke from her cigarette while taking a smoke break on-campus.

SMOKING DEBATE GETS HEATED

October 31, 2014

The debate on whether the Murray State community can smoke on campus or if a stricter smoking policy will be implemented will be decided at the next...

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A student sits outside of Faculty Hall between classes. Students, faculty and staff can’t smoke on the side of the building that faces 16th Street.

NO MORE SMOKE

September 19, 2014

In light of Gov. Steve Beshear’s recent executive order banning smoking on government property, the University’s potential to instill a smoking...

A smoke-free campus has been a smoldering topic across the University for several years, sparked by larger sister universities ditching the ash trays for clearer air. || Photo illustration by Kylie Townsend/The News

Students, University ignite tobacco-free discussions, weigh health with freedom

September 20, 2012

On Nov. 19, 2009, the University of Kentucky chose to become a smoke-free campus, and just one year later the University of Louisville followed suit. Though...

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