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The Tiger cheering on Central Spirit as they wave their Clemson flags down the parade.

Upcoming on-campus events every Clemson freshman should know

Emma Vick, News Editor July 7, 2023

For all of the freshmen coming to campus this fall, Clemson offers students many special events to spark school and community spirit. Welcome Week is the first stop for all freshmen, where they will have...

Littlejohn Coliseum hosts both the men's and women's basketball teams. 

Your sorority rush survival guide

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor July 6, 2023

For all those looking to rush a sorority at Clemson, this survival guide is a necessity to keep stress levels low come fall in Tigertown. Recruitment registration is open from June 25 through Aug. 1, and...

Clemson fans across the country carry around $2 bills with paw prints on them to away-game venues — a tradition that dates back to the 1970s.

Clemson traditions every freshman needs to know

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief July 6, 2023

Clemson is home to many traditions and superstitions. The University has a rich history that could honestly be its own class, but to save you the time and the money — here is a quick crash course...

Service dog Cosmo poses in front of the Reflection Pond on campus 

Service dogs on campus

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

While walking around campus, chances are, on an average day, you see a few friendly-looking pups wearing yellow service dog vests.   While your natural instinct may be to pet them, potentially...

Half of conduct cases last year dealt with alcohol, majority minor offenses

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 27, 2023

About half of the Student Code of Conduct violations last year concerned alcohol, while only about a dozen were considered more serious offenses, according to Kris Hodge, director of the Office of Community...

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Student Affairs to review club sports

Corey Glenn, Asst. News Editor April 27, 2023

After four years, Student Affairs is taking another look at how club sports are classified as student organizations. In 2019, a new student organizations policy classified all club sports as independent...

Students can win up to $500 in CoffeeCandy Raffle 

CoffeeCandy holds raffle for students

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2023

With finals quickly approaching, CoffeeCandy, a convenient pick-me-up for late-night studying and a Clemson University lab-tested product, is hosting a raffle unique to students, in which they can win...

Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity house, located at 113 Calhoun Street and home to numerous AGR brothers.

AGR being investigated on allegations of a new member ‘chemical burn’ and hazing

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 27, 2023

Clemson's chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho is being investigated for hazing earlier this month involving a "chemical burn" of new members.  The University received a complaint that said new members of AGR...

Clemson Trustee Niki Haley and Trustee Emeritus J.J. Britton consider items before the Board of Trustees at the April 21 meeting.

Board of trustees recap

Corey Glenn, Asst. News Editor April 27, 2023

Here are the highlights from this April's board of trustees meeting, which occurred on April 20 and 21 at the Madren Center. Parking garage teased Clemson Facilities told the board of trustees that a plan...

Clemson University Police Department Stock

FBI terrorism task force taking over hoax active shooter investigation

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 27, 2023

One of the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) has taken over the investigation of the hoax active shooter incident that occurred at Cooper Library and Cribb Hall earlier this month.The task...

Clemson University associate vice president for public safety and chief of police Greg Mullen, Captain Brad Rhodes, and members of Clemson Fire and EMS, SLED, parking and transportation, IT, South Carolina Highway Patrol, and several other emergency management teams man the incident command center during the Clemson Tigers vs. North Carolina State football game, Oct. 21, 2018. 

As mass shootings continue, CUPD trying to stay ‘ahead of the curve’

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor April 27, 2023

Over the past several years, mass shootings have become one of the United States’ most hot-button issues, and Clemson University is not immune to the ongoing threat. Clemson had a scare earlier this...

Changes are coming to Clemson City Council elections after extensive new state election law.

City updates disorderly conduct ordinance

Corey Glenn, Asst. News Editor April 27, 2023

Last Monday, the Clemson City Council voted to update the city's disorderly conduct ordinance. The updates outlaw "unsanitary" conduct, including public defecation and urination. This follows building...

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