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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...

The Aurantiaco celebrated its launch on Friday afternoon outside of Sirrine Hall on Clemson's main campus. 

Clemson welcomes humanities and social sciences publication to campus

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2022

Friday marked the inaugural release of a new publication for the humanities and social sciences, The Aurantiaco. The annual journal strives to build appreciation for areas beyond STEM within the greater...

The Chronicle celebrates 125 years

Turner Prewitt, Contributor April 21, 2022

The Chronicle has been serving Clemson University for over a century as the student art and literary magazine. On Wednesday, April 20, folks gathered to celebrate the 125th anniversary of The Chronicle...

This event was sparked in response to recent statements from Clemson College Republicans condemning the LGBT community. 

Visibility and awareness: ‘Take Back Pride’ marches through campus

Griffin Cobb, TimeOut Editor and Caroline Elswick, Senior Reporter April 15, 2022

Chants of “trans lives matter” and “gay lives matter” echoed throughout campus on Thursday evening during a “Take Back Pride” march, carried out in response to...

Scanning into buildings around campus could remain in place for the foreseeable future as the University shifts from using this technology as a COVID-19 precaution to a safety feature.  

Public campus, private buildings: Scanning into buildings to stay

Emily Reichard, Associate Editor Emma Vick, Asst. News Editor April 14, 2022

Despite the relaxing of COVID-19 testing requirements for students and staff, scanning into certain buildings with identification is still required. In the name of security, buildings on campus will...

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College Republicans post may be free speech, University says

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2022

A controversial post by the Clemson College Republicans which has provoked massive student outcry may not be in violation of Title IX, according to Clemson University's Office of Access and Equity. "Our...

Those is attendance were able to participate in lot of activities including bean bag toss, a dunk tank, ring toss and much more.

Kappa Kappa Gamma hosts first ‘Kappa Karnival’ for mental health awareness

Garrett Kent, Senior Reporter April 13, 2022

On Sunday, April 10, Κappa Kappa Gamma hosted its first annual Kappa Karnival. This was a philanthropic event designed to establish a new culture of mental health awareness within Clemson’s...

Sikes Hall, the University administration building.

University responds to controversy sparked during Pride week

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief and Dawson Baker, News Editor April 11, 2022

Pride week events at Clemson University have elicited controversy following a campus drag show on Saturday night, leading the University to respond to “hateful and disrespectful” interactions...

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