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Bookshelves were missing damaged books on the first floor of Cooper Library.

Almost 2,000 books lost in Cooper water damage

Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor • April 6, 2023

Almost 2,000 books were lost in Clemson University’s Cooper Library due to water damage from a burst pipe in December 2022, as opposed to a previous estimate of 1,200. The larger number of lost titles,...

The Tiger House on Old Greenville Highway currently houses the Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Kappa Alpha house sold for $2 million to developer

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter • April 6, 2023

A fraternity house across the street from Fike Recreation Center sold to a developer for $2 million in December, property records show. The house, located at 173 Old Greenville Highway, is prime real estate...

Clemson football began running down the Hill in 1942. Since then the Hill itself and the surrounding areas have evolved into one of the most recognizable stadium areas in the country. 

Clemson Facilities files renovation plans for Memorial Stadium Hill

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor • April 6, 2023

Substantial changes may be coming to the east end zone Hill in Clemson’s Memorial Stadium after University Facilities publicly filed a capital project last week. Although the project is in its infancy,...

Candace Owens speaks at TPUSA event in Memorial Auditorium at Clemson on April 4. 

TPUSA hosts Candace Owens at Clemson

Corey Glenn, Asst. News Editor • April 6, 2023

Clemson TPUSA hosted a talk by conservative figure Candace Owens in Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday. Owens started by thanking the liberal students in the audience for coming and being respectful, then...

Clemson to host Greek Week

Kailyn Kelly, Contributor • April 3, 2023

Clemson's Order of Omega will be hosting Greek Week for students involved in Greek Life on-campus from April 3 through April 7.“Greek Week is a long-standing tradition of events to unite all of Greek...

PRESS RELEASE: Turning Point USA to host All Lives Matter with Candace Owens

Turning Point USA, Press Release • March 30, 2023

Conservative author, political commentator and talk show host Candace Owens will be at Clemson University speaking on various topics, followed by a question and answer session. CLEMSON, S.C., APRIL 4,...

Michael Lee Lyon III, 21 and a senior construction science and management major, was charged with one count of driving under the influence, less than .10.

Student hits and kills Clemson local, arrested for DUI

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief • March 18, 2023

A Clemson student struck and killed a pedestrian while driving under the influence of marijuana Wednesday night, according to Clemson University Police.  Michael Lee Lyon III, a 21-year-old senior...

In 2022, Clemson celebrated 50 years of Title IX.

Clemson celebrates 50 years of Title IX

Cece Lesesne, Contributor • March 9, 2023

Clemson celebrated 50 years of Title IX this past June, and the University has been hosting events throughout the academic year to commemorate the anniversary. Wednesday’s “Clemson Women Trailblazer...

“It is still a common feeling for club sports leadership to feel stuck out on an island with no ideas on how to make events that support your organization’s mission possible,” Jackie Hanna, club sailing’s student executive advisor, told The Tiger.

‘It’s incredibly disheartening’: Club rowing boathouse set for demolition, unclear future

Blake Mauro, Associate Editor • March 9, 2023

Imagine returning to your home, a place that has been filled with character, love and family for the past 30 years, and being told it is set to be demolished in a manner of months and you are going to...

A previous capital improvement project in 2016 funded for the tiger statues in front of Memorial Stadium.

Student Senate approves four capital improvement projects

Emma Vick, News Editor • March 9, 2023

The Student Senate recently approved four capital improvement projects, including a $50,000 feasibility study to an outside vendor for a new statue, an art piece, a community garden and a bus stop shelter.This...

Douthit Hills East is an on-campus living community for first-year students.

Inflation rises for students’ next academic year

Emma Vick, News Editor • March 9, 2023

During the Feb. 13 Clemson Undergraduate Student Government meeting, it was discussed that the inflation percentages for Clemson Housing and Dining Services had been changed to account for the next academic...

On Feb. 28, the Student Body President and Vice President Debate was held in Tillman Auditorium with both sets of running-mates. 

Key takeaways from this year’s CUSG presidential debate

Cece Lesesne, Contributor • March 2, 2023

Two tickets for student body president talked about campuswide issues like administration-student relations, diversity and inclusion, sustainability and commuter parking at Tuesday's debate in the Tillman...

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