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Chase Hunter played a pivotal role in Clemson's 78-75 victory over Pitt, tallying the game-sealing 3-pointer to secure the win.

Clemson wins overtime thriller against Pitt in critical ACC matchup

Tyler Skorski, Senior Reporter January 18, 2025

The Tigers defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 78-75 in overtime, behind an impressive team performance. Clemson had five players with double-digit points — Chase Hunter, Ian Schieffelin, Jaeden Zackery,...

Clemson wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. was one of four Tigers to earn a spot on the FWAA Freshman All-American team for the 2024 season.

Four Tigers make FWAA Freshman All-American team

Emersyn Koke, Senior Reporter January 18, 2025

2024 was quite the year for the Clemson football freshman class. From Bryant Wesco Jr.'s 708 receiving yards to Nolan Hauser’s 56-yard field goal to secure the ACC Championship title, the young Tigers...

35-year-old Christopher Mathis McConnell is currently incarcerated in the Oconee County Detention Center and is awaiting his hearing for a first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge.

Oconee County man arrested on sexual conduct charge against teenager

Kat Pugh, News Editor January 17, 2025

Christopher Mathis McConnell, a 35-year-old man, was imprisoned on Wednesday on a first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge in the Oconee County Detention Center. McConnell is from Westminster, South...

Students took to the Dikes and Bowman to sled on whatever they could find.

A tale of two snows

Emma Bulman, Art Editor January 16, 2025

On Jan. 16-17, 2022, Clemson University saw an unusually heavy snowfall, with reports showing the campus received about 4 inches of snow. For a campus more familiar with sweltering game days and humid...

The 2024 Clemson Music Festival was a large success, leading to students expecting that the 2025 lineup would be equally as exciting.

Kinder: Clemson Music Fest needs to pick a genre

Jack Kinder, Contributor January 16, 2025

During my freshman year here at Clemson, our student body had bought enough tickets for the Up & Up Festival to come to our school. This Monster Energy-sponsored festival brought big-name EDM artists...

Forward Cade Heinold (9) moves the puck into the offensive zone during Clemson's game against South Carolina at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Feb. 24, 2024.

Clemson ice hockey dominates Alabama-Huntsville in season opener

Kelly Kaelblein, Asst. Sports Editor January 16, 2025

The Clemson club ice hockey team swept the Alabama-Huntsville Chargers in dominant fashion this weekend, 8-0 and 16-2, in the Tigers’ first series of the season. With the two wins, the Tigers are currently...

Clemson's new defensive coordinator, Tom Allen, was officially welcomed to the media on Wednesday afternoon with head coach Dabo Swinney.

Allen ‘excited and thankful’ for Clemson defensive coordinator job

Drew Landon, Contributor January 16, 2025

Clemson’s new defensive coordinator, Tom Allen, was officially introduced during a press conference that not only set the stage for his tenure but also reflected on the program’s recent changes. Clemson...

Bowman Field saw far more people on it this past Friday than usual, as the community flocked to enjoy the rare snow.

From the Editor’s Desk: Make appreciating Clemson’s location an ‘in’ this year

Caroline Block, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2025

As a snowfall blanketed Clemson and Friday afternoon classes were canceled, campus saw hundreds of students flock to revel in the snow. While the weather was rare — it’s been three years since Clemson...

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik and safety R.J. Mickens are consoled by Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney after the team's loss to Texas in the College Football Playoff first round.

Tigers using Texas loss ‘to learn and grow’ into next season

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor January 16, 2025

If there is one person who can remain optimistic following a season-ending loss, it’s Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. Following a 38-24 loss to the No. 5 Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas...

With the colder weather, it is difficult for students to stay upbeat and positive. We need to find ways we can combat these feelings.

Douda: Beating the ‘winter blues’

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor January 16, 2025

As winter rolls in and the days grow shorter, many college students find themselves battling the “winter blues.” At this point in the school year, nearly everything we have been looking forward to...

Former Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins (20) is producing a standout rookie campaign with the Baltimore Ravens, where the team will play in the divisional round this weekend against the Buffalo Bills.

Tigers in the NFL: Divisional round

Angelo Feliberty, Senior Reporter January 16, 2025

As Clemson football and its fans see players leave for the draft, return for another year or even go into the transfer portal, the alumni continue to hold their weight in the NFL playoffs. With the wild...

The animated show is spectacular. James Gunn’s best work is with ensemble casts like these, especially of lesser-known characters, allowing him to breathe life into his works with the interactions of his core characters.

James Gunn proves DC is in good hands with ‘Creature Commandos’

Matt Herrick, Contributor January 16, 2025

In August of 2014, James Gunn’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” marked the up-and-coming director’s first foray into the world of Marvel comic superheroes. The movie's instant success and the success...

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