The article I chose too discuss is called "To boost grant funding, UT may opt for tobacco-free campus" from the Austin American Statesman. Here in 2012, the University of Texas administrators are seriously considering banning the smoking of tobacco products on campus. The reason for this change is because the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas are providing grants of money too institution with one condition, recipients must maintain a tobacco-free campus. In this particular case, the grant would bring in $88 million to UT for cancer research. The discussion of whether the ban should take effect began on February 9. Even some students, like UT president of Texas Public Health Matt Haviland,are for the tobacco ban. Others, including university president William Powers, are opposed to the ban and think that it alienates the students who do smoke. Either way, administrators say if the ban does take effect there will not be punishments such as fines or warnings for violators. Instead, the enforcement strategy will include posting tobacco-free signs and having students and faculty encourage others to follow the rules.
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I believe this to be a good idea considering there will be no repercussions for those who don't choose to follow the ban or for those who simply may not know about it. The money that will be granted to research I'm sure would be greatly appreciated for those working toward a degree in that area and to anyone been affected by cancer. Also, it looks good to other higher education campuses and UT could serve as an example for our city and state. Austin has recently, in the past few years banned smoking in local bars downtown. Although some are crossing the line, like in this article from the Austin Chronicle http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2005-05-06/269742/, it is still agreed that the overall choice to ban the deed is in fact the best.
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