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Fuming mad

By Brian Figurski September 24, 2013

Despite the enactment of Policy 475, swarms of smokers post up underneath OU Clean Air signs around campus and indulge their daily habits.They’re pretty upset about being told what they’re allowed...

OUPD does not enforce Policy 475 because it is not a law or an ordinance.

Blowing Smoke: A look at OU’s Non-Smoking Policy

By Chris Peralta and Scott Wolchek September 23, 2013

OU’s smoking ban, Policy 475, began Sept. 1, but smokers can still be spotted puffing away throughout campus. Smoke typically wafts through the air outside of South Foundation Hall and outside of the...

Updated smoking policy is a pain in the ashtray

August 6, 2013

Oakland University’s updated Non-Smoking Policy 475, updated November 2012, will officially be underway as of the Fall 2013 semester.Smoking, which OU defines as “the burning of a lighted cigar, cigarette,...

Oakland's smoking ban is not a smoker's choice

Oakland’s smoking ban is not a smoker’s choice

By Chris Peralta August 6, 2013

With the start of the Fall 2013 semester, Oakland University will be smoke-free. Here’s what you need to know:The non-smoking policy, Policy 475, states: “Smoking is prohibited on all University owned...

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