Point/Counterpoint: E-cigarettes

Point: E-Cigs: A Harmless Hit Rachel Allen rallen19@uwyo.edu You’ve seen them on campus. The “cool kids” always have them in different colors and designs, like Bic lighters. People use them as they’re leaned up against something. White rings fill the air, sometimes followed by the subtle scene of oranges or artificial watermelon. E-cigs. An e-cig…

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Laramie considers e-cigarette indoor ban

Lengthy debates and testimonies concerning electronic cigarettes consumed the Laramie City Council meeting this past Tuesday. The council is considering an ordinance that would put e-cigarettes under the same restrictions as the tobacco alternatives. Over 12 residents spoke on the issue during the public hearing that lasted almost two hours. According to WebMD, e-cigarettes, contain…

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