Where there's smoke, there's freedom.

Via a Chapel Hill tipster, this article on UNC's new smoking restrictions:

A trip outside for a quick cigarette might soon turn into a lengthy hike away from campus.

The Employee Forum has decided to voice support of a proposal by UNC's administration to make the area within 100 feet of all campus buildings no-smoking zones. "Our plan is to make the campus as smoke-free as possible," said Ernie Patterson, forum chairman.

The plan leaves smokers few areas on campus to smoke. Some of those locations include the center of Polk Place and the Kenan Stadium field.

The most frightening measure:

The group's resolution also calls for measures to encourage people to stop smoking. Brannigan said the plan includes cessation packages that would include alternative forms of tobacco products for employees. "We're in favor of it, so long as it is directed at helping people quit, not saying, 'Hey, you're smoking; you're fired,'" he said.

There's a beauty part, though. The only place on the quad that's 100 feet from all surrounding buildings is the flagpole. The ban sounds hellish for the "Winston-wielding," but it's some consolation that UNC will see a net increase in patriotic symbolism.