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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Halloran: A non-smoker defends smokers

Halloran: A non-smoker defends smokers

October 21, 2015

Cigarette smoking may be a polarizing topic, but if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that quitting smoking is a smart move. Smoking is undeniably bad for the body, and can take years off...

In the wake of City Council banning the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 21, many Northwestern students who smoke will have to go elsewhere to buy cigarettes.

Students, sellers react to amended Evanston tobacco ordinance

October 30, 2014

Some Northwestern students said they see the practicality in outlawing the sale and purchase of tobacco products for anyone under age 21 in Evanston but still think it is unfair to those who have been...

Lemaitre: Tobacco ban reveals Evanston’s disregard for Northwestern students

October 30, 2014

Recently, Evanston aldermen voted to increase the legal age for purchase of tobacco products from 18 to 21. City Council stopped short of outlawing the possession of cigarettes, which one alderman called “excessive”...

The Evanston Parks and Recreation board discusses park maintenance at a meeting Thursday night. Board members discussed a proposal to ban smoking in all Evanston parks.

Parks and Recreation Board votes to ban smoking in Evanston parks

October 17, 2014

An Evanston board voted unanimously Thursday to recommend to City Council expanding the current smoking ban to apply to all public parks in the city. The motion will go to City Council, where the...

Students split on ASG tobacco-free resolution

October 10, 2013

A resolution that would ban tobacco products on campus brought before the Associated Student Government Senate on Wednesday night has been receiving mixed reactions from students. (ASG Senate begins...

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