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UT-Arlington bans smoking everywhere on campus 

The University of Texas at Arlington is banning smoking on campus - indoors and out.

The ban, announced today, takes effect in August 2011.

It's believed to be the first of its kind at a four-year college in North Texas.

"The use of tobacco is a serious issue that affects the health and well-being of our entire campus community," James Spaniolo, UTA's president, said in a written statement.

"During the past two decades, we have experienced a sea change in attitudes, culture, policies, and laws related to tobacco use... [T]imes have changed, and it is time for UT Arlington to take the next step forward in protecting the health of our campus community."

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