Last night, Reed adopted a new smoking policy that will significantly change the walk to class.
The new policy will go into effect once four new smoking structures are built to accommodate for rain. In essence, the policy requires Reedies to avoid smoking on pathways (between 7AM and 7PM), bridges, and within ten feet of buildings.
Smokers also have to dispose of their cigarette butts in proper receptacles, like this one outside the Paradox!
The policy has been in the works for the whole academic year, but it comes after years of debating the issue with no results.
Time will tell whether Reedies like the policy when it’s put into effect. Meanwhile, as an upperclassman who has seen many ideas for a smoking policy fail before they really got started, I’m going to celebrate in the American Spirit of compromise!
