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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,...

Students as Sikes tuition freeze sit-in

Students hold sit-in at Sikes Hall

Dawson Baker, News Editor April 7, 2021

April 1, 2021 marked the first day of a student sit-in at Sikes Hall in protest of a possible rise in tuition rates. Despite the wind and cold weather nearly a dozen students were out to show their support...

Kite Hill employees lean over the sorting line to separate recyclable from non-recyclable plastic.

The invisible side of recycling

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter April 7, 2021

The building is abuzz with noise: a muffled voice on the radio, the metallic roar of aluminum cans tumbling out of a big blue bag, the pop of plastic bottles being crushed and the occasional crash as glass...

Lahren speaking at a campaign rally for U.S. Senate candidate Kelli Ward in August 2018.

Tomi Lahren, Brandon Tatum to speak at Madren Center

Caroline Elswick, Student Government Reporter and David Ferrara, News Editor March 12, 2021

Clemson’s chapter of Turning Point USA announced that conservative political commentators Tomi Lahren and Brandon Tatum will be speaking at the Madren Center in early April at a “back the blue”...

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Eating disorders and college—the perfect storm

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter March 8, 2021

For her 14th birthday, Marion Reeves’ brother brought home a cookie cake from the grocery store. Rather than feeling happy to celebrate her birthday, Reeves was mortified. Throughout middle school...

The Clemson Undergraduate Student Government (CUSG) senate chambers are located at the Edgar Allan Brown University Union on west campus.

CUSG General Elections Recap

Caroline Elswick, Student Government Reporter March 8, 2021

CUSG held elections online on Wednesday, March 3. Candidates William Reinert and Liza Lowder were elected Student Body President and Vice President with 90.7% of the ballot.Senate elections were held as...

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