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November 14, 2011
University smoking policy may change soon

Students may see some serious changes being made to the University of Mississippi’s tobacco policy in the semesters to come. With resolutions being worked on by the Associated Student Body and the Division of Student Affairs, students may see their campus take steps toward becoming smoke free.
In doing so, Ole Miss would join the ranks of other SEC schools that have smoke-free campuses, including the University of Kentucky, the University of Florida and the University of Arkansas.

April 19, 2011
Campus programs help smokers quit

University of Mississippi and Oxford are taking steps to cut down on the amount of smokers in the area.

University of Mississippi and Oxford are taking steps to cut down on the amount of smokers in the area.

Different area programs are attempting to help smokers find an easy and supportive way to stop smoking, including the Mississippi Tobacco-Free Coalition and the Act Now program.

The VB Harrison Student Health Center features a program called Act Now, which features one-on-one counseling with students to find a solution to quit.

February 1, 2011
Speaking of That: Smokers are killing the Champion Tree

The Champion Tree by the Union should not be a smokers’ circle.

The Champion Tree by the Union should not be a smokers’ circle.

Technically, the nearest designated smoking area is listed as “Behind the northeast corner of Bryant Hall,” but a group of students dragged an ashtray under the tree a few years ago and University Police haven’t seemed to mind.

Whether by law or by practice, everyone on campus knows the Champion Tree has turned into a hangout for smokers.

September 9, 2010
Student athletes gain experience outside locker room

Student athletes attended the Backpack to Briefcase etiquette dinner on Wednesday where they learned networking and proper etiquette skills.

 

Student athletes attended the Backpack to Briefcase etiquette dinner on Wednesday where they learned networking and proper etiquette skills.

 

June 8, 2010
MSDH considers smoke-free Mississippi

Many Americans have either personally experienced a family member or friend die from a smoking related death.

 

Many Americans have either personally experienced a family member or friend die from a smoking related death.

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is leading a statewide campaign intended to educate Mississippians about the dangers of secondhand smoke.

 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presented the MSDH with a $2.9 million grant to aid in the education of Mississippians on the benefits of smoke-free air.