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Tillman Hall stands tall above Clemson University’s campus.

Tillman Hall awaits renaming decision

Emily Rose Campbell, Copy Editor June 7, 2021

Shakura Tanner, a Clemson senior history major, gazes at the name on the bell tower above the university's historic Tillman Hall. She feels anger every time she thinks about the building's namesake, former...

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Clemson seniors launch mental health letter writing campaign

Carter Smith, Contributor April 26, 2021

In the wake of a pandemic that’s spurred mental health concerns among many college students, two Clemson seniors have paved the way for making conversations about mental health more accessible...

Navigating school during the COVID-19 pandemic

Clemson freshmen struggle to fit in during a year of COVID

Miles Murray, Contributor April 26, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic surged in the spring of 2020, millions of high school seniors were forced to turn the page and abandon their high school memories as...

mRNA Vaccine

Fully vaccinated individuals not required to quarantine after COVID exposure

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2021

Clemson University students and staff who are fully vaccinated and asymptomatic will no longer be required to quarantine if exposed to COVID-19, according to an email sent by Student Affairs on Wednesday....

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Transitioning in and out: Student Affairs meeting in review

Krishna Patel, Senior News Reporter April 19, 2021

Relevancy was the theme echoed in the Clemson University Student Affairs Committee meeting on April 13, 2021. Interim Vice President and Dean of Students Dr. Christopher Miller emphasized...

Diagram of the proposed R-6 project

Solar canopies slated for R-6 lot

Dawson Baker, News Editor April 16, 2021

Clemson University is expected to release a statement on Friday, April 16 to unveil upgrades slated for the R-6 parking lot located at 50 Vineyard Road. The R-6 lot serves the residents of Douthit Hills...

COVID-19 vaccine 

Clemson students, staff will not be required to receive COVID vaccine to return to campus in fall

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2021

Students, faculty and staff of Clemson University will not be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine before being permitted to return to campus this fall, according to an email sent by Provost Robert Jones...

Graham Allen speaks at a panel with Tomi Lahren and Brandon Tatum during the Back the Blue rally.

Conservative commentators support police at ‘Back the Blue’ rally amid student outcry

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2021

Three political commentators including FOX Nation host Tomi Lahren spoke at Littlejohn Coliseum on Thursday in support of police officers nationwide while protesters outside discussed her presence on campus...

Students protesting at Littlejohn

‘Silence is violence’: Clemson community gathers to protest against controversial ‘Back the Blue’ rally

Caroline Elswick, Asst. News Editor April 9, 2021

Just ahead of Turning Point USA’s “Back the Blue” rally, Clemson students held a protest outside of Littlejohn Coliseum. The protest began at 5:00 p.m., and remained peaceful throughout.Over...

Littlejohn Coliseum at night

Protests announced as Back the Blue event sparks criticism

Caroline Elswick, Asst. News Editor April 7, 2021

Student activists at Clemson University announced on Monday that they will be protesting an upcoming “Back the Blue” event.  The “Back the Blue” rally is being held at Littlejohn...

Tomi Lahren, and others, outside of tour bus

Tomi Lahren takes Clemson to ‘FOX & Friends’ leading up to ‘Back the Blue’ rally

Caroline Elswick, Asst. News Editor April 7, 2021

Following the announcement of Tomi Lahren’s upcoming “Back the Blue” rally, tensions have been high between the hosting Turning Point USA chapter and students against Lahren’s visit. The...

Senate Summaries March 29

CUSG Senate passes resolution to protect Asian-American students

Caroline Elswick, Student Government Reporter April 7, 2021

The Clemson University Undergraduate Student Government (CUSG) Senate met on Monday, March 29, for their weekly meeting.  First, they met with CUSG Chief of Staff Davis Cooney, Treasurer Gabe Cutter,...

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