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Jamison Taylor III, a senior management major will serve as the program’s CEO.

Clemson launches new leadership program for business students

Krysta Latawiec, Contributor May 14, 2022

Clemson University’s college of business has launched a new program for business students looking to improve their leadership skills.  The Leadership Signature Program, first announced...

Yik Yak is back, but for how long?

Aaliyah Simmons-Rivers, Contributor May 14, 2022

Last fall Yik Yak was relaunched under new ownership and management after shutting down five years ago. Its anonymous format inspired cyber-bullying, hate speech and threats of violence.   Despite...

Chidi Uwazie, a junior financial management major, in front of the Library Bridge detour. 

Classes shift from Daniel Hall to Humanities Hall  

Karli Jerabek, Contributor May 14, 2022

The construction of the new Humanities Hall, next to Cooper Library, is an obstacle for many students and faculty, due to the closure of part of Library Bridge. However, the disturbances and bridge closure...

So Chu

Highly acclaimed writers hired at Clemson  

Audrey Hunt, Contributor May 14, 2022

Clemson University will be welcoming two highly acclaimed writers to the English department faculty this coming fall semester.   Korean-American poet Su Cho, a tenure hire, is known for countless...

Clemson’s Undergraduate Student Senate failed to pass a resolution that would have condemned statement released by Clemson College Republicans earlier this month. 

Student Senate votes against establishing LGBTQ betterment committee

Garrett Kent, Senior Reporter April 28, 2022

The Clemson Undergraduate Student Government Senate held their final meeting before summer break on Monday. During the meeting, a resolution to condemn the Clemson College Republicans’ recent statements...

Military Heritage Plaza was originally dedicated in 1996 by the class of '50, '51, '52 and '53.

Military Heritage Park rededicated

Dawson Baker, News Editor April 28, 2022

On Thursday, April 21, Military Heritage Plaza was rededicated to include awards Clemson alumni received serving in the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Military Heritage Plaza, first dedicated in...

Tucker Hipps died in 2014, one month after beginning his studies at Clemson. Hipps was found in Lake Hartwell after suffering from blunt force trauma to the head. 

A mother’s search for closure

Sadie Chafe, Contributor April 28, 2022

A $50,000 reward was offered last fall to anyone willing to provide information about the death of Clemson freshman Tucker Hipps on Sept. 22, 2014. By December, the reward had increased to $100,000, but...

Clemson University has shown a steady decline for the past four years in ranking among public schools.

Why Clemson keeps falling in the U.S. News rankings

Jerel Hendricks, Contributor April 28, 2022

U.S. News & World Report issued its top college rankings last fall, in which Clemson University once again lost ground. The University landed in a tie with Virginia Tech for the 30th spot in the rankings...

Student Body President Malik Balogun, right, being sworn in by CUSG Attorney General James Swicegood. 

Student Body President and Vice President take office

Caroline Elswick, Senior Reporter April 28, 2022

As the semester comes to an end, a new student government has taken office. Student Body President Malik Balogun and Vice President Julia Blouin were sworn in Tuesday evening to serve their 2022–2023...

Masks are no longer required on public transportation ahead of students traveling back home for the summer.

Public transportation mask mandate ends

Blake Mauro, Senior Reporter April 28, 2022

As the spring semester comes to a close and Clemson students begin booking their trips home, travel plans may have gotten more comfortable for students who travel via public transportation. As of April...

Crime Report: April 7 through April 25

Garrett Kent, Senior Reporter April 28, 2022

Clemson University Police Department April 7 1:22 a.m. —marijuana possession; fake ID; driving under the influence Tiger Town Tavern April 8 1:03 a.m. —public disorderly conduct100 Beta Gamma...

Breaking down the Student Government budget

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2022

The Clemson Undergraduate Student Government recently approved two annual budget bills, allocating over $143,000 to the body for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget includes $67,900 for internal student...

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