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The popular social media app TikTok has become controversial over the last few years due to its China-based owner. 

Clemson bans TikTok on campus networks, cites privacy concerns

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief July 8, 2023

TikTok will no longer be accessible on Clemson University’s campus network as of July 10, the school announced on Friday. In an email, Clemson stated that faculty, staff, students and visitors...

Clemson fans across the country carry around $2 bills with paw prints on them to away-game venues — a tradition that dates back to the 1970s.

Clemson traditions every freshman needs to know

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief July 6, 2023

Clemson is home to many traditions and superstitions. The University has a rich history that could honestly be its own class, but to save you the time and the money — here is a quick crash course...

Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity house, located at 113 Calhoun Street and home to numerous AGR brothers.

AGR being investigated on allegations of a new member ‘chemical burn’ and hazing

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 27, 2023

Clemson's chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho is being investigated for hazing earlier this month involving a "chemical burn" of new members.  The University received a complaint that said new members of AGR...

Clemson University associate vice president for public safety and chief of police Greg Mullen, Captain Brad Rhodes, and members of Clemson Fire and EMS, SLED, parking and transportation, IT, South Carolina Highway Patrol, and several other emergency management teams man the incident command center during the Clemson Tigers vs. North Carolina State football game, Oct. 21, 2018. 

As mass shootings continue, CUPD trying to stay ‘ahead of the curve’

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor April 27, 2023

Over the past several years, mass shootings have become one of the United States’ most hot-button issues, and Clemson University is not immune to the ongoing threat. Clemson had a scare earlier this...

Clemson Trustee Niki Haley and Trustee Emeritus J.J. Britton consider items before the Board of Trustees at the April 21 meeting.

Board of trustees recap

Corey Glenn, Asst. News Editor April 27, 2023

Here are the highlights from this April's board of trustees meeting, which occurred on April 20 and 21 at the Madren Center. Parking garage teased Clemson Facilities told the board of trustees that a plan...

Service dog Cosmo poses in front of the Reflection Pond on campus 

Service dogs on campus

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

While walking around campus, chances are, on an average day, you see a few friendly-looking pups wearing yellow service dog vests.   While your natural instinct may be to pet them, potentially...

On April 20, President Jim Clements announced Clemson Elevate, the University's new strategic plan to propel reputation and success 

Clemson announces strategic plan: Clemson Elevate

Kailyn Kelly, Senior Reporter April 27, 2023

Clemson unveiled its new 12-year strategic plan, Clemson Elevate, which aims to propel the school's reputation and overall success. The initiative, presented on April 20, is built upon three core pillars:...

The Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Education Center is located on Old Greenville Hwy.

New watersports facility proposed to be built near Snow Fitness Complex

Corey Glenn, Asst. News Editor April 27, 2023

At the board of trustees meeting, the head of campus recreation announced plans for expansion at the Snow Family Outdoor Fitness and Wellness Complex. Following the completion of the new intramural fields,...

Clemson University Police Department Stock

FBI terrorism task force taking over hoax active shooter investigation

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 27, 2023

One of the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) has taken over the investigation of the hoax active shooter incident that occurred at Cooper Library and Cribb Hall earlier this month.The task...

Half of conduct cases last year dealt with alcohol, majority minor offenses

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 27, 2023

About half of the Student Code of Conduct violations last year concerned alcohol, while only about a dozen were considered more serious offenses, according to Kris Hodge, director of the Office of Community...

Caption: The current executive team of the It’s On Us Clemson chapter.Top row left to right: Isabel Dundon, Skylar McGinnis, Elizabeth White, Liza Moise, Colby GoodwinBottom Row left to right: Amanda Coreas, Lexi Hanushek, Lara Rufolo, Addie Thomas

Clemson is one of top 10 schools picked for Uber vouchers

Lindsay Kaine, Senior Reporter April 24, 2023

Clemson University was one of 10 campuses chosen to receive $5,000 in rideshare vouchers from Uber as part of a campus safety campaign. Uber announced their rideshare safety campaign on Jan. 27, as a partnership...

"Save Women's Sports" speaker Riley Gaines gives speech against transgender athletes competing in female sporting competitions. 

‘Put up or shut up’: Clemson hosts activist Riley Gaines for Save Women’s Sports event

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2023

Clemson’s chapter of Young Women for America hosted Riley Gaines, former All-American NCAA swimmer from the University of Kentucky, on April 19.  Before gaining momentum as a national activist,...

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