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Sexual assault awareness month events

Krushi Patel, Asst. News Editor April 7, 2022

The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) on Clemson’s campus and across the country. Approaching is the 50th anniversary of Title IX, a federal civil rights law that prohibits...

The recent shooting at Tanglewood Middle School in Greenville County has led some to question Clemson's preparedness if such an event were to occur on campus, while at the same time reminding locals of the Townville Elementary shooting back in 2016.

Upstate faces another school shooting

Dawson Baker, News Editor April 7, 2022

On Thursday, March 31, a call was placed from a Tanglewood Middle School resource officer, informing dispatchers that shots had been fired within the school. Within minutes, more than 200 law enforcement...

Gas prices are on the rise around the country and Clemson students are feeling the pinch as well. University officials point to several alternative means of transportation for students considering ways to save money. 

Gas prices on the rise in Clemson

Blake Mauro, Senior Reporter April 7, 2022

There is no hiding the dramatic rise in gas prices in the United States. In South Carolina prices have increased 41 cents per gallon within the first week of March, making them the highest in the state...

Senator Elizabeth Chiarovano presented a resolution Monday night to make Clemson’s attendance policy less ambiguous.

This week in Student Senate

Emma Vick, Asst. News Editor Garrett Kent, Senior Reporter April 7, 2022

During Monday night’s Clemson Undergraduate Student Government (CUSG) Senate meeting, many items were discussed including Blended World Week, a new scholarship fund for descendants of Black laborers,...

Dr. L. Kaifa Roland, Director of Pan-African Studies, gives a presentation on Critical Race Theory. 

Student bill condemns ‘anti-black’ legislation

Emma Vick, Asst. News Editor Garrett Kent, Senior Reporter April 7, 2022

During Monday night’s Clemson Undergraduate Student Government (CUSG) Senate meeting, the body approved a resolution condemning “anti-black” legislation in the South Carolina state legislature,...

The Clemson Board of Trustees received praise from a University of South Carolina Trustee last week in a hearing at the State House. 

Clemson Board of Trustees praised by state legislature

Emma Vick, Asst. News Editor April 7, 2022

The Clemson Board of Trustees received some praise from the State House in Columbia on March 30 from a University of South Carolina trustee, Charles Williams. “Clemson’s board is a great example...

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Former Clemson student dies in car accident, coroner says

Dawson Baker, News Editor April 4, 2022

A former Clemson University student died in a car crash Sunday afternoon in Pendleton, according to a statement by the Anderson County coroner's office and WYFF4.Greg Shore, coroner, said that his office...

Dozens of students, faculty and staff turned out for the event held on Monday.

‘A cataclysmic event’: Guest speakers discuss war in Ukraine

Blake Mauro, Contributor March 16, 2022

Periods of war are very frightening and confusing times, and it is natural to wonder why such catastrophic events happen in the first place. To address some of these concerns on March 14, Clemson...

Malik Balogun and Julia Blouin embrace after learning the results of the election.

Malik and Julia win student body elections

Dawson Baker, Asst. News Editor March 11, 2022

The Clemson student body has spoken and Malik Balogun is the new Student Body President and Julia Blouin the Student Body Vice President. Balogun and Blouin were met with a round of applause in the Carillon...

President Jim Clements (left) speaks with Major General Owens (right) at the Virtual Prototyping of Ground Systems (VIPR-GS) Center celebration.

Clemson University expands research with U.S. Army

Krushi Patel, Senior Reporter March 10, 2022

Clemson University has expanded its research partnership with the United States Army to develop prototyping tools for a next generation, autonomous vehicle. Working with the DEVCOM Ground Vehicle...

Supporters wore yellow and blue and carried signs to show their support for Ukraine.

Students rally for Ukraine

Dawson Baker, Asst. News Editor March 10, 2022

As events have unfolded between Russia and Ukraine, Clemson students and community members held a rally on Bowman Field on Sunday, March 6 in support of Ukrainian independence. The rally featured several...

A group of Clemson Miracle Members.

Clemson miracle to raise money for children’s ICU

Emma Vick, Senior Reporter February 24, 2022

Clemson Miracle will be hosting a dance marathon in support of the Upstate’s local Children’s Miracle Network hospital on March 5 in the Fike Recreation Center. Established in 2009, Clemson...

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