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The socially distanced crowd at this year's funeral.

Burn baby burn: annual Cocky’s Funeral tradition continues before Tigers’ baseball game

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter March 1, 2021

The infamous Cocky was burned at the stake Thursday evening at the Student Alumni Council’s annual tradition: Cocky’s Funeral. The event is typically held before the Palmetto Bowl, but due...

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CUSG Senate holds elections for Senate President and others

Caroline Elswick, Student Government Reporter February 26, 2021

The Clemson Undergraduate Student Government Senate held internal elections on Monday, Feb. 22 for Senate President, President Pro-Tempore, Secretary and Clerk.The regular reports from each committee preceded...

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Gantt Center pays tribute to Black History Month

Krishna Patel, Senior News Reporter February 22, 2021

“Here’s a lynching rope for you, Harvey,” shouted one student as Harvey Gantt, the first African American student enrolled at Clemson University, was returning to his dorm room. This...

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CUSG Senate approves over $120,000 in capital improvement projects

Caroline Elswick, Student Government Reporter February 22, 2021

With one of the longest annual meetings ahead of them, the CUSG Senate began capital improvement night promptly last Monday evening, Feb. 15.The allocation of funds for capital improvement, totaling $138,645,...

The Best Western Plus’s indoor atrium has indoor balconies or windows for rooms that are not exterior facing.

Student Affairs announces improvements to isolation and quarantine for students

Lauren Resurreccion, Senior News Reporter February 22, 2021

A survey sent to students in isolation and quarantine during the fall semester revealed a mix of responses to the university’s procedure, causing Student Affairs to adjust their continued plans for...

The alleged building in Lightsey Bridge where police confronted the individual.

University police respond to possible firearm sighting in Lightsey Bridge

David Ferrara, News Editor February 19, 2021

A possible firearm sighting in the Lightsey Bridge area resulted in a shelter-in-place and CUSafeAlert to be issued late Friday afternoon. There is no ongoing threat to the area and the shelter-in-place...

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Clemson to offer new Bachelor of Science degree in women’s leadership

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter February 15, 2021

At a meeting of the Educational Policy Committee on Jan. 25, members of the Board of Trustees approved the addition of a new degree program: a Bachelor of Science in women’s leadership.The program...

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Senate Summaries: Resolution to reduce out-of-pocket costs for classes sent back to committee, Mayor Halfacre joins meeting

Caroline Elswick, Student Government Reporter February 12, 2021

At Monday night’s Undergraduate Student Senate meeting, Mayor Halfacre joined to field questions ranging from COVID-19 to traffic, Senate nominations were held for the upcoming year, and a resolution...

Dining halls at Clemson University have been greatly impacted by the return of students back to campus since COVID-19. 

Clemson Dining plans to start reusable to-go box program in dining halls this fall

David Ferrara, News Editor February 12, 2021

Clemson’s dining halls may no longer provide single-use to-go containers starting this fall, instead offering a long-anticipated reusable to-go box program. The new program would remove all single-use...

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Students establish new Clemson Office of Sustainability

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter February 10, 2021

When Sidney Schliesman, Justice Jay and Tahj Anderson attended the Southeastern Student Sustainability Conference in February 2020, they had no idea that it would set them off on a year-long journey to...

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Clemson professors working to end human trafficking

Emily Cope, Contributor February 10, 2021

Engineering professors at Clemson University are working on a new research project that seeks to end human trafficking. The five-year, one million dollar project includes Dr. Tom Sharkey, an operations...

Summer Shaw and Tyler McDougald suspend CUSG campaign

Summer Shaw and Tyler McDougald suspend CUSG campaign

Caroline Henderson, Contributor February 10, 2021

After announcing their candidacy for Student Body President and Vice President in January, Summer Shaw and Tyler McDougald have officially suspended their campaign.The pair released an official statement...

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