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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Smoking Outside Bobst Doesn’t Make You Cool

Smoking Outside Bobst Doesn’t Make You Cool

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
NYU students walking past Weinstein or Bobst should not have to continue to be confronted daily by toxic hazes of smoke as they walk to school or work.
The new purple dot anti-smoking campaign has seen limited success amongst students.

Tobacco-free initiative struggles to spark among students

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Contributing Writer October 6, 2015
Following up on NYU's Purple Dot anti-smoking campaign.
As part of the SSC's tobacco-free initiative purple dots have been painted outside of Weinstein and Bobst.

Tobacco-free initiative clears the air

Disha Gupta, Contributing Writer September 14, 2015
NYU Student Senators Council recently launched the tobacco-free initiative to create a cleaner environment on campus.
University should strengthen smoking policy

University should strengthen smoking policy

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist October 15, 2014
The fight against smoking must continue relentlessly, starting with NYC and NYU officials supporting anti-smoking efforts.

NYC smoking rates rise as budgets fall

WSN Editorial Board September 17, 2014
The smoking rate in NY has risen over the past year.
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Group hopes to overturn e-cigarette ban

March 31, 2014
The New York City Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment, has filed suit in the New York County Supreme Court over the ban on e-cigarettes overturned.
Smoking bill muddles idea of adulthood

Smoking bill muddles idea of adulthood

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist November 11, 2013
The New York City Council's vote to raise the tobacco-buying age from 18 to 21, while an honest push for public health, would infringe on the rights of New Yorkers ages 18 to 20 who are considered legal adults.
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New York City to raise age to purchase tobacco

November 4, 2013
The City Council voted to raise the legal age of buying tobacco from 18 to 21.
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New York City raises legal age for tobacco purchases

November 4, 2013
The New York City government has passed a bill that will raise the legal tobacco-purchasing age to 21.
E-cigarettes need federal regulation to reach right consumers

E-cigarettes need federal regulation to reach right consumers

September 29, 2013
E-cigarettes should be federally regulated in order to encourage smokers to opt for a healthier alternative and to ensure that these addictive substances are out of the reach of children.
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Rise in NYC smoking rates leads to plans to manage health

September 26, 2013
The smoking rate in New York City has increased among adults according to the Mayor's Management Report.
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Cigarette regulation proposed in New York City

May 1, 2013
The legal age to purchase cigarettes in New York City might be raised from 18 to 21.