Allow non-smokers
some breathing room
I have some concerns about smoking on campus. I am not a smoker, and I chose this way of life for various reasons, mainly for the sake of my health. I believe that people have their own choice in what they want to do, but when it affects me and my health, I am not so open-minded.
Every day on campus someone walks ahead of me smoking, and the smoke comes back and hits me in the face. When I leave a building I can always expect to breathe smoke. This always makes my eyes itch and turn red; sometimes it makes me cough and affects my breathing. The most common reaction is to get a headache.
I know that some smokers are more conscience while they are smoking. They really try not to affect others around them and I thank them, but I am writing to others not so compliant. Sometimes we do not realize the effects of our actions, so maybe people will try to make an effort not to walk while smoking and to smoke in better locations around campus, away from doors.
Perhaps a solution would be to have the University make designated smoking spots protected from the weather. That way, they are able to smoke on campus, between classes or work, and the people who chose to not smoke will no longer have to deal with smoke in their face. I am only asking for smokers to be respectful of those around them.
Sarah Day
sophomore
sociology
Shively-Bae ticket brings ‘breadth of experience’
The Christa Shively-Greg Bae ticket for ASUO Executive has the most experience and most innovative, thorough platform. They have a breadth of experience from such organizations as the Multicultural Center, Erb Memorial Union Board, Associated Students Presidential Advisory Committee, Delta Sigma Phi and more. Moreover, they are genuine, intelligent, kind, hard-working students dedicated to bettering the lives of students.
This ticket will fight for need-based grants, cut severely in recent state legislative sessions. They will fight to keep tuition down and fee increases reasonable, while helping the student body better understand the incidental fee process. They will also advance the cause of a leadership center where students can hone their skills and learn how to get involved. And they will continue to push for a city housing code. Perhaps most importantly, Christa and Greg will collaborate with student organizations and the University to ensure that international students’ rights are not infringed in these trying times.
I fully endorse Christa and Greg for ASUO Executive and hope you join me in voting for them April 9-11 on DuckWeb. Nobody is more qualified, and nobody cares more. Check out their Web site at http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~gbae.
Eric Bailey
senior
PPPM and political science
ASUO student senator