Since its rise in popularity in 2012, vaping has slowly contaminated America. Vapes are an alternative to the traditional cigarette, and the policies regarding the device are much more relaxed than those applied to traditional smoking, although as the use of the device becomes more widespread, more and more states are coming up with regulations Read More
Story by Jessica Bostick, Assistant News Editor Employees that smoke can expect to pay an extra $600 in premium costs. This rise in cost is due to rising medical costs, rising medication costs, the costs of health care reform and Affordable Care Act Excise tax, according to the human resources department. “The Health Care Reform Excise tax Read More
Story by Ashley Traylor, Contributing writer Murray State officially became a tobacco-free campus this August, a change on campus that came along with the need for cessation classes. The policy was set into effect this semester, which added Murray State to the list of 1,000 tobacco-free schools in the nation. Murray State’s Wellness Center is offering Read More
According to many college students, tobacco products are harmful and not as socially acceptable as they once were, but what if someone picked up an electronic cigarette? Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, were invented in the 1960s, but did not take off until a decade ago, as reported by ABC News. E-cigarettes produce water vapor instead Read More
A new policy, preventing students from smoking between the front doors and benches of Regents Residential College, will go into effect in the coming weeks. The resolution was formed after several residential advisers received complaints from students about people smoking near the doors. “Often if it’s raining, smokers will stand right by the door, where Read More
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 discussions are preliminary, the possibility remains for Murray State to be next in line for a smoke-free campus. Judy Lyle, interim associate director of Health Services, said the topic Read More