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Masks are no longer required on public transportation ahead of students traveling back home for the summer.

Public transportation mask mandate ends

Blake Mauro, Senior Reporter April 28, 2022

As the spring semester comes to a close and Clemson students begin booking their trips home, travel plans may have gotten more comfortable for students who travel via public transportation. As of April...

Tiger Briefs: New Chick-fil-A on campus and Reflection Pond schedule

April 28, 2022

Reflection Pond fountain schedule The fountains embedded in Clemson’s Reflection Pond are meant to run seven days a week continuously from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. If the fountains are not spouting water during...

Kayleigh McEnany will speak on Saturday afternoon, sharing her experiences as a former White House Press Secretary under President Trump.

Former White House Press Secretary to visit Clemson

Dawson Baker, News Editor April 28, 2022

Clemson’s chapter of Turning Point USA will be hosting former White House Press Secretary and current Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany on Saturday, April 30 in Old Main. McEnany served as President...

Clemson’s Undergraduate Student Senate failed to pass a resolution that would have condemned statement released by Clemson College Republicans earlier this month. 

Student Senate votes against establishing LGBTQ betterment committee

Garrett Kent, Senior Reporter April 28, 2022

The Clemson Undergraduate Student Government Senate held their final meeting before summer break on Monday. During the meeting, a resolution to condemn the Clemson College Republicans’ recent statements...

Breaking down the Student Government budget

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2022

The Clemson Undergraduate Student Government recently approved two annual budget bills, allocating over $143,000 to the body for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget includes $67,900 for internal student...

Military Heritage Plaza was originally dedicated in 1996 by the class of '50, '51, '52 and '53.

Military Heritage Park rededicated

Dawson Baker, News Editor April 28, 2022

On Thursday, April 21, Military Heritage Plaza was rededicated to include awards Clemson alumni received serving in the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Military Heritage Plaza, first dedicated in...

The Shepherd Hotel is near completion of construction and is to be opened this coming fall of 2022.

City improvements: An update from Clemson’s mayor

Emma Vick, Asst. News Editor Garrett Kent, Senior Reporter April 28, 2022

City of Clemson Mayor Robert Halfacre provided an update on the city’s plans to improve downtown Clemson in the upcoming year, addresing concerns related to growth during an April Student Senate...

Tucker Hipps died in 2014, one month after beginning his studies at Clemson. Hipps was found in Lake Hartwell after suffering from blunt force trauma to the head. 

A mother’s search for closure

Sadie Chafe, Contributor April 28, 2022

A $50,000 reward was offered last fall to anyone willing to provide information about the death of Clemson freshman Tucker Hipps on Sept. 22, 2014. By December, the reward had increased to $100,000, but...

Student Body President Malik Balogun, right, being sworn in by CUSG Attorney General James Swicegood. 

Student Body President and Vice President take office

Caroline Elswick, Senior Reporter April 28, 2022

As the semester comes to an end, a new student government has taken office. Student Body President Malik Balogun and Vice President Julia Blouin were sworn in Tuesday evening to serve their 2022–2023...

Clemson University has shown a steady decline for the past four years in ranking among public schools.

Why Clemson keeps falling in the U.S. News rankings

Jerel Hendricks, Contributor April 28, 2022

U.S. News & World Report issued its top college rankings last fall, in which Clemson University once again lost ground. The University landed in a tie with Virginia Tech for the 30th spot in the rankings...

The Aurantiaco celebrated its launch on Friday afternoon outside of Sirrine Hall on Clemson's main campus. 

Clemson welcomes humanities and social sciences publication to campus

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2022

Friday marked the inaugural release of a new publication for the humanities and social sciences, The Aurantiaco. The annual journal strives to build appreciation for areas beyond STEM within the greater...

The Chronicle celebrates 125 years

Turner Prewitt, Contributor April 21, 2022

The Chronicle has been serving Clemson University for over a century as the student art and literary magazine. On Wednesday, April 20, folks gathered to celebrate the 125th anniversary of The Chronicle...

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