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A traffic signal and several powerlines were damaged from the plane crash.

Plane crashes near Clemson’s campus

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter August 27, 2025

At around 8:30 yesterday morning, emergency services responded to a plane crash near Seneca Creek Meadow, between Clemson University’s campus and the Oconee County Regional Airport. The plane was...

The Hub's initial utility work, grading, foundation and the start of the parking deck are currently under construction.

Hub Clemson, Abernathy Park development in full swing

Kat Pugh, Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2025

The Hub Clemson student housing development project is in the works over a year after Clemson City Council reached a majority vote to allow developers to build on Keowee Trail, despite opposition from...

Clemson Athletics announced a multitude of gameday updates that fans should know before the 2025 football season.

Clemson Athletics announces enhancements to gameday experience

Sammy Sirover and Alexis Nigro August 20, 2025

The upcoming 2025 football season will boast many new additions to Clemson’s traditional gameday at Memorial Stadium, changing the experience and culture for every student and fan. Alcohol sales and...

The Reflection pond still has not been refilled even after construction is complete.

Reflection Pond still empty post construction

Alexis Nigro, News Editor August 20, 2025

The Reflection Pond in front of R.M. Cooper Library has yet to be refilled, even with construction being completed. The reflection pond construction was set to be finished in May 2025. However, completion...

Kimberly Blackwell (left) and her daughter Claire (right) pictured at The Pendleton Candy Company's original location.

Clemson professor’s award-winning candy shop to open new location

Kylie Tutterrow, Associate Editor August 20, 2025

The Pendleton Candy Store is set to open its second location this September in Liberty, South Carolina, following the success of the shop’s first location. The original location's success in the heart...

Deep Orange 16 is an emergency response vehicle that was created in collaboration with Clemson University and the U.S. Army.

Clemson graduate students build new Emergency Response Vehicle

Ava Mae Yates, Senior Reporter August 20, 2025

A team of 17 Clemson graduate students in the Department of Automotive Engineering recently built the Deep Orange 16, an off-road vehicle, in collaboration with the U.S. Army. Deep Orange 16 was shared...

Cody Alcorn, father of two with a third child on the way, was killed by a pellet gun on Aug. 12.

Easley father of two fatally shot by pellet gun in mysterious incident

Annie McDonough, Contributor August 20, 2025

A father of two from Easley, South Carolina, was mysteriously shot and killed by a pellet gun air rifle on Aug. 12. The decedent was identified as 26-year-old Ryan Douglas Bradford, according to a press...

Clemson Panhellenic saw a record-breaking 1,947 potential new members this year.

The intricate process of sorority rush at Clemson

Ava Mae Yates, Senior Reporter August 20, 2025

Registration for Clemson’s annual Panhellenic recruitment closed Aug. 4 with a record-breaking sum of 1,947 potential new members, composed of first and second-year female Clemson students. Clemson’s...

Beautiful lakes are just one of the South's many perks.

A guide to the South for out-of-state students

Kat Pugh, Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2025

As a Californian born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, moving over 2,500 miles away to attend college in South Carolina was an adjustment, to say the least. For out-of-state students, the South...

All In Coffee is a great off-campus café option to grab a cup of joe and a cinnamon roll when you grow tired of the dining halls.

Must-try places to eat as a freshman: On and off campus

Alyssa Dolina, Senior Reporter June 3, 2025

Food can be a deciding factor when deciding on the college that’s right for you. By choosing Clemson, incoming freshmen are in for a wide variety of dining options, ranging from all-encompassing southern...

PNMs can plan to wear athleisure attire for the Convocation round of Primary Recruitment.

Sorority rush 101: Tips on what to wear for each round

Annie McDonough, Contributor June 3, 2025

When the doors of Littlejohn Coliseum open with anticipation on Aug. 13, hundreds of Potential New Members, also known as “PNMs,” will journey through Clemson's Primary Recruitment. From athleisure...

Dave and Buddy are just two of Clemson's various celebrities you should make a point to meet during your time as a Tiger.

Meet Clemson’s campus celebrities

Sammy Sirover, Senior Reporter June 3, 2025

As you step into Clemson for the first few times as a freshman, you may notice students pointing out a handful of people, and even animals, on campus. Here are just a handful of Clemson’s campus celebrities...

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