Heard on Campus

Q: Has the new workplace smoking ban changed
your dining-out or social habits?

A: “I used to come home smelling like smoke, and the smell would give me a headache. Going out is much more enjoyable now.”

Jessica Turner, 18
General studies student, Non-smoker

A: “I’m frustrated at being discriminated against. The taxes on my cigarettes pay for [government] programs. I’ve boycotted all restaurants, and I only go to bars where my friends’ bands are playing. In fact, I went to Lincoln Park just to smoke, and I don’t even like gambling.”

“Cliff,” 22
Psychology student, Smoker

A: “I’ve been smoking for a long time, but I feel like I’m ready to quit. I think the ban is good. I don’t really go to bars or clubs anyway. It always bothered me in restaurants when people were smoking while I was eating – and I smoke! I’ve always tried to be respectful and not let my smoke go in other people’s faces.”

Trienda Lighten, 47
Business management student, Smoker

A: “I go out more now. Second-hand smoke annoys me. Now I can go to Dave & Buster’s and just chill.”

Ismael Castro, 18
Radiography student, Non-smoker

Heard on Campus

Q: Has the new workplace smoking ban changed your dining-out or social habits?

Q: Has the new workplace smoking ban changed
your dining-out or social habits?