Friday,Sept.23,1994 Vol. XLI, No. 4
Cabrini College .Radnor,Pa. 19087
Smokerstold:
Butt.out by Allyson·Hannigan staff writer
Smoking is no longer permitted in any area of the Widener Center, Grace Hall, Sa-. cred Heart Hall, the Mansion and all other public buildings on campus. Cabrini has recognized ihat smoking is a significant health risk to smokers and non-smokers. Therefore, the smoking policy has been changed. In 1990, public buildings became restricted with designated smoking areas. "This is the next step,'' according to Susan M. Fitzgerald, college nurse. In addition, residence halls have designated areas for smoking that are yoted on each year by the residents. This policy applies to all employees, students and visitors. If violated, there are three possible sanctions. The first offense is a verbal warning. The second offense is a written warning, .and the third offense is a $50 fine. Heather McAllister, a senior non-smoker, said, "I understand that smoke bothers people, but certain areas should be designated in public buildings. It's not fair to push them outside." "I'm happy that there is no smoking in the gathering area," Melissa Nogels, a junior non-smoker, said. "Last year my friends and I ltad to the leave the gathering area because the smpke •filled the room," No gels said. "It's not fair to commuters," said Jason Emery, a sophomore commuter. "Commuters can't smoke inside like residents in the dorms." Shane Stockert, a smoker, said, "Smokers should have at least one room designated indoors to smoke, somewhere where the smoking and nonsmoking areas don't cross." Stockert and Emery said there has been a petition
started to get at 1east one room in the Widener Center to be a smoking area, because winter is coming and it's unfair to push the smokers out in the cold. "I think we should have at least one room where we are allowed to smoke," Kristen St.ancavage, a junior said. "Somewhere other than outside where it is cold and inconvenient." According to the American Lung Association, each year more Americans die from smoking-related diseases than die from AIDS, drug abuse, car accidents and homicide. Also, cigarette smoking is the major cause of emphysema, lung cancer and chronic bronchitis. The American Lung Association reports that the amount of carbon monoxide in the blood of nonsmokers doubles in poorly ventilated rooms filled with cigarette smoke. Even outside the room, the inhaled carbon monoxide stays in the body for three or four hours. Not only is Cabrini cutting back on· smoking privileges, many restaurants and stores are now smoke-free. At the King of Prussia Mall, one is able to smoke in the hallways and the food court, but not in the stores or in designated non-smoking areas of the food court. Many McDonald's restaurants have become completely smoke-free, as have many car dealerships. Movie theaters have also become completely smdke-free. Until recently, smokers were able to light-up in the lobby of the theater. Many colleges and universities have also joined the"Smoke°Free America" campaign and have abolished all smoking privileges on their campuses. Eastern College is one such institution. Students are not able to smoke in their rooms or even outside. Ruth Richardson, Cabrini's
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Junior ValerieMackner,sophomoreJason Emery and his friend Shane Stockertsit outside because they are no longer allowed to smoke in the gatheringarea. Decisionshavenot yet been made as to what these studentsand faculty will do in the winter. "Everyone has their position, Healthcare's Employee Astechnical services associate, said it does not bother her to and smokers are becoming out- sistance Program (EAP). Health services also pro- . have to go outside to smoke. numbered," Richardson said. The college is offering a vides support to both stuRichardson said she has always gone outside to smoke, since number of different options for dents and staff who need many of her co-workers have cessation programs and support help in quitting the smoking been allergic to cigarette smoke. for community members who habit. She also said she believes want to stop smoking. Employees are encouraged that you cannot totally discriminate against smokers. to take advantage of U.S.
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photoby Dawnielle Klopp
WDRE'sJulie Smith gives out prizes to junior Robert Evans,andfirst-yearstudents StephanieBono, Amie Kavanaughand Kim Gisondioutside near the Peace Pole.
Sept. 23--29
Inside ... Week at a Glance ... IISPORTS pg.12 Check out the men's soccer team. They are ranked in the NCAA Divisiou Ill.
IINEWS
pg.4
Find a full spread on alcohol and its effects.
II A&E
pg.6&7
Coverage of local art shows.
FRIDAY v'8:30p.m. in the gym, a mini golf course will be set up. Play for FREE! v'12:30-2 p.m. There will be a Middle States Open Hearing. AI
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SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYTHURSDAY v'lOp.m. in the Xavier Great Room, movie "Ace Ventura." v'6&8p.m. Mass in the chapel.
v'8a.m. Mass in the chapel. v'All this week in front of the cafe, vote for Homecoming nominees. t/7:30-9p.m. Cbeerleading ..
v'l p.m. in the caf there will be a Food Committee meeting. All are welcome. v'6:15p.m. Mass in the chapel. v'8-9:30p.m. Cheerleading .-+! ........ :
v'8a.m. Mass. v'6p.m. Hunger & Homeless Awareness meeting. t/2:30-3:30 p.m. Middle States Open Hearing. t/7:30-9p.m. Cheerleading
v'6:15p.m. Mass in the chapel. v'5:40-6:10p.m. Confession in the chapel. t/7-9p.m. Cheerleading tryouts in gym.