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Image of a dog to represent the main focal point of dogs' ability to create tears.

Tigra scientifica: Dog tears of joy uncovered

Lila Tuckman, Contributor October 27, 2022

In the battle to be mankind's most compatible companion, dogs may have just taken the lead against cats with a new scientific finding. A new study published by Current Biology in August of 2022, states...

The Tiger Walk will have lights to stay lit at night during the on and off seasons.

Park-ageddon: Clemson loses over 850 parking spots for spring semester

Blake Mauro, Senior Reporter Corey Glenn, Senior Reporter October 27, 2022

From Nov. 28, 2022, to Aug. 1, 2023, Clemson University will close the entirety of the Lot 5 parking facility, according to Clemson Athletics. Lot 5 includes over 850 parking spaces. The majority of the...

James Bradham presents his Clemson ring, from the Class of 2022

The Clemson ring: more than just a piece of jewelry

Blake Mauro, Senior Reporter October 27, 2022

She wears the South Carolina coat of arms on one side and the US shield on the other. She carries the Clemson “C” and the South Carolina palmetto tree on her face. She is more than just a piece...

Crime Stats

Crime Report Oct. 18 to Oct. 24

Garrett Kent, Senior Reporter October 25, 2022

Clemson University Police DepartmentMalicious damage, 110 N CHERRY RD2:19 AMPossession of false identification, 299 THETA KAPPA ST11:05 AMLarceny, 220 THETA KAPPA ST6:30 PMBlackmail or extortion, 220 THETA...

Last year's Tigerama, its sixty-fifth year, saw an increased turnout since the last time it was held back in 2019.

Timeless Tigertown: A sneak peak at tonight’s pep rally

Krushi Patel, Asst. News Editor October 21, 2022

Homecoming weekend is the social highlight of Clemson’s fall festivities, as reported by The Tiger in November 1959. This statement rings true today with the infectious excitement surrounding this...

Ballot preview of the South Carolina midterm elections

Blake Mauro, Senior Reporter October 13, 2022

US general elections will be held nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 8. In this year’s midterm elections, 34 Senate seats, along with all 435 House of Representatives positions, will be contested.South...

Tiger Briefs: CU 1000 course changes and more academic updates

Emma Vick, News Editor October 13, 2022

CU 1000 changes to include mental health and recycling topics  Clemson Undergraduate Student Government is collaborating with the University to add information about mental health resources on campus...

Representatives from South Carolina, U.S. Congress and the USDA announced a $70 million investment into Clemson and South Carolina State universities to support Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.

Clemson and SC State funded up to $70 million for sustainable agriculture

Krushi Patel, Asst. News Editor October 13, 2022

Clemson University and SC State are receiving up to $70 million initial funding to partner with the USDA to find innovative ways to positively impact the climate, according to a recent announcement...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with altered gut microbiota composition and gastrointestinal problems, as shown in the image.

Tigra Scientifica: Gut instincts

Valancy Harrison, Contributor October 13, 2022

Who knew that the gut played such an important role in overall wellbeing? A recent study published in Nature details how diet drives an altered gut microbiome in autistic individuals. A microbiome is...

CUSG Meeting picture (copy)

Career center requests more funding following enrollment increase

Blake Mauro, Senior Reporter October 13, 2022

Dr. Neil Burton, the executive director of the Center for Career and Professional Development, presented a request for increased Career Service fees to the Clemson University Undergraduate Student Government...

Clemson will take on South Carolina in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26 at noon EST.

A case of stolen identity

Blake Mauro, Senior Reporter October 13, 2022

Buying a ticket through a ticket exchange GroupMe? Piper Pressly might be a name that's familiar to you. Selling a variety of tickets for the remaining home games, the deal might seem too good to be true....

The parking lot of Golden View Baptist Church at 105 Church Street in Clemson.

Three arrested following shooting in church parking lot

Garrett Kent, Senior Reporter October 10, 2022

Three arrests were made in connection with a shooting late last month in the parking lot of the Golden View Baptist Church, according to a press release from the City of Clemson Police Department. Those...

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