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This event was sparked in response to recent statements from Clemson College Republicans condemning the LGBT community. 

Visibility and awareness: ‘Take Back Pride’ marches through campus

Griffin Cobb, TimeOut Editor and Caroline Elswick, Senior Reporter April 15, 2022

Chants of “trans lives matter” and “gay lives matter” echoed throughout campus on Thursday evening during a “Take Back Pride” march, carried out in response to...

Scanning into buildings around campus could remain in place for the foreseeable future as the University shifts from using this technology as a COVID-19 precaution to a safety feature.  

Public campus, private buildings: Scanning into buildings to stay

Emily Reichard, Associate Editor Emma Vick, Asst. News Editor April 14, 2022

Despite the relaxing of COVID-19 testing requirements for students and staff, scanning into certain buildings with identification is still required. In the name of security, buildings on campus will...

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College Republicans post may be free speech, University says

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2022

A controversial post by the Clemson College Republicans which has provoked massive student outcry may not be in violation of Title IX, according to Clemson University's Office of Access and Equity. "Our...

South Carolina House of Representatives passes controversial legislation prohibiting transgender men from competing in female sports on Tuesday, April 5. 

Bill to ban transgender women from competition passes South Carolina House

Blake Mauro, Senior Reporter April 13, 2022

In an overwhelming majority vote of 82-28, the South Carolina House of Representatives pushed the “Save Women’s Sports Act” to the state’s Senate floor for further consideration.The...

Those is attendance were able to participate in lot of activities including bean bag toss, a dunk tank, ring toss and much more.

Kappa Kappa Gamma hosts first ‘Kappa Karnival’ for mental health awareness

Garrett Kent, Senior Reporter April 13, 2022

On Sunday, April 10, Κappa Kappa Gamma hosted its first annual Kappa Karnival. This was a philanthropic event designed to establish a new culture of mental health awareness within Clemson’s...

Sikes Hall, the University administration building.

University responds to controversy sparked during Pride week

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief and Dawson Baker, News Editor April 11, 2022

Pride week events at Clemson University have elicited controversy following a campus drag show on Saturday night, leading the University to respond to “hateful and disrespectful” interactions...

Dr. L. Kaifa Roland, Director of Pan-African Studies, gives a presentation on Critical Race Theory. 

Student bill condemns ‘anti-black’ legislation

Emma Vick, Asst. News Editor Garrett Kent, Senior Reporter April 7, 2022

During Monday night’s Clemson Undergraduate Student Government (CUSG) Senate meeting, the body approved a resolution condemning “anti-black” legislation in the South Carolina state legislature,...

Gas prices are on the rise around the country and Clemson students are feeling the pinch as well. University officials point to several alternative means of transportation for students considering ways to save money. 

Gas prices on the rise in Clemson

Blake Mauro, Senior Reporter April 7, 2022

There is no hiding the dramatic rise in gas prices in the United States. In South Carolina prices have increased 41 cents per gallon within the first week of March, making them the highest in the state...

These are plans for the new renovations on Memorial Stadium.

Construction in-progress in Death Valley

Dawson Baker, News Editor April 7, 2022

Construction currently underway in Death Valley may present obstacles during the annual Spring Game, which will be held this Saturday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m. The West stands and marked areas of the lower...

The Clemson Board of Trustees received praise from a University of South Carolina Trustee last week in a hearing at the State House. 

Clemson Board of Trustees praised by state legislature

Emma Vick, Asst. News Editor April 7, 2022

The Clemson Board of Trustees received some praise from the State House in Columbia on March 30 from a University of South Carolina trustee, Charles Williams. “Clemson’s board is a great example...

Senator Elizabeth Chiarovano presented a resolution Monday night to make Clemson’s attendance policy less ambiguous.

This week in Student Senate

Emma Vick, Asst. News Editor Garrett Kent, Senior Reporter April 7, 2022

During Monday night’s Clemson Undergraduate Student Government (CUSG) Senate meeting, many items were discussed including Blended World Week, a new scholarship fund for descendants of Black laborers,...

The recent shooting at Tanglewood Middle School in Greenville County has led some to question Clemson's preparedness if such an event were to occur on campus, while at the same time reminding locals of the Townville Elementary shooting back in 2016.

Upstate faces another school shooting

Dawson Baker, News Editor April 7, 2022

On Thursday, March 31, a call was placed from a Tanglewood Middle School resource officer, informing dispatchers that shots had been fired within the school. Within minutes, more than 200 law enforcement...

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