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Six candidates are competing for three available council seats in Clemson's municipal election on Nov. 5.

Meet the Clemson City Council candidates

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor October 24, 2024

The city council positions currently held by council members Bob Brookover, Catherine Watt and John W. Ducworth III are up for election this year. Brookover is seeking another term alongside five others...

Students hold signs in favor of a ceasefire in Israel at a protest on Bowman Field on Oct. 18.

‘Israel ceasefire now’: Students protest Israel-Hamas war

Mercedes Dubberly and Alexis Nigro October 24, 2024

As students at universities across the country continue expressing their opinions regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas through sit-ins, marches and protests, a group of Clemson students came...

Clemson BOT approves mandatory student athletics fee

Juliana Coates, News Editor October 24, 2024

Come fall 2025, Clemson students can expect to see a $300 mandatory athletics fee added to their tuition bill following the Clemson Board of Trustees Finance and Facilities Committee’s approval of the...

Catherine Watt is challenging Robert Halfacre, the incumbent, for his position as the mayor of Clemson.

Meet the mayor candidates for the city of Clemson

Kat Pugh and Bella Rosen October 24, 2024

As Clemson citizens prepare to cast their votes in the contested mayoral race, Nov. 5 will result in either four more years of Robert Halfacre or a new leadership with Catherine Watt, a current council...

Several of those who participated in Wednesday's Take Back Pride march carried banners or signs promoting pride.

Fourth annual Take Back Pride march takes place at Clemson

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor October 15, 2024

The fourth annual “Take Back Pride” march at Clemson University was held on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in recognition of National Coming Out Day. Guarded by city police as they marched, the group carried...

The damage to Clemson and surrounding areas due to Hurricane Helene was undeniably catastrophic.

CUSG, Clemson Panhellenic organize supply drive post-Helene

Bella Rosen, Contributor October 5, 2024

Clemson Undergraduate Student Government and Clemson Panhellenic are holding a supply drive to help the Clemson community after the effects of Hurricane Helene last week left many incapacitated. The...

Pot Belly Deli at its original location near downtown Clemson, where it has served the community for 30 years.

Local deli plans for relocation and expansion

Mercedes Dubberly, Associate Editor October 3, 2024

Downtown Clemson’s Pot Belly Deli will be relocating after serving the community at its current location for 30 years. The new property will relocate to 373 Old Greenville Highway. The lot has a previously...

Clemson launches new STEM SC initiative

Clemson launches new STEM SC initiative

Juliana Coates, News Editor October 3, 2024

In an effort to enhance STEM education for K-12 students across South Carolina, Clemson’s Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access announced the launch of a new “STEM SC” initiative...

Police and downtown bars encourage students to be wary of drink spiking in the downtown Clemson area.

City police offering reward following concerns amid drink spiking

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor October 3, 2024

To combat drink spiking in the downtown Clemson area, the Clemson city police department is offering a reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to an arrest as of Oct. 1. In a news release on...

Though the woman was airlifted, she did not sustain any life-threatening injuries.

Woman airlifted to hospital after hit by driver

Alexis Beyer, Contributor October 3, 2024

A woman was airlifted to a nearby hospital after being hit by a driver on College Boulevard in Clemson at about 9 p.m. on Sept. 18. City police Chief Jorge Campos informed The Tiger of the woman’s...

Hurricane Helene caused significant damage, uprooting trees and damaging vehicles.

‘Unprecedented’: Hurricane Helene hits Clemson, the Upstate

Emma Bulman, Art Editor October 3, 2024

As Hurricane Helene swept through Clemson in the early hours of Friday, Sept. 27, it left behind a trail of downed trees and powerlines, damaged property and widespread power outages. With winds reaching...

City police are investigating a shooting incident at the Farm apartments that happened on Sunday, Sept. 22.

Gunshots at The Farm under investigation

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor October 3, 2024

Residents at The Farm apartment complex in Clemson woke up to gunshots fired outside their homes in the early hours of Sept. 22. At approximately 4 a.m., city police received numerous calls regarding...

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