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A prescribed burn in Hobcaw Barony, Clemson's Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science in Georgetown, South Carolina.

Clemson ‘Fire Tigers’ receive Southern Regional Forester Award

Caroline Elswick, News Editor November 10, 2021

The U.S. Forest Service awarded Clemson’s "Fire Tigers" the Southern Regional Forester Award on Nov. 3. The program, which is on its fifth year, has been hard at work in teaching Clemson’s...

A Clemson student stands proudly in front of Machu Picchu in Peru on a study abroad trip.

Clemson to revive summer study abroad in 2022

Caroline Elswick, News Editor November 10, 2021

Clemson’s Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad announced on Monday, Nov. 8 that it would be tentatively reviving 60 study abroad programs for summer 2022. While most programs have been paused...

Clemson to still not allow gathering at the paw

Dawson Baker, Asst. News Editor November 4, 2021

Over the years, the line between “gathering at the paw” and “rushing the field” has been blurred, but they are not the same thing. Rushing the field is something that can happen...

Mask wearing

RAs and administration chime in on mask requirements in resident halls

Olivia Jackson, Contributor November 4, 2021

Clemson University announced an updated mask policy on Oct. 25 due to a low number of positive COVID-19 cases within the student body and faculty.  The policy states that masks must still be worn...

Clemson has dozens of these emergency "blue light" phones across campus.

University Police aim to improve security and lighting in campus parking lots

Emma Vick, Contributor November 4, 2021

Following a recent case of alleged sexual assault in a campus parking lot, students have begun to speak up about how safe they feel (or don’t feel) on campus.  The university has been working...

7 Day positive rolling average

Analysis: The recent decline in COVID cases

Jason Van Meir, Contributor November 4, 2021

With a new mask policy being announced, it is clear that Clemson’s administration is seeing a significant decrease in COVID-19 cases. As such, it is important to keep an eye on these case numbers...

James Swicegood is CUSG Judiciary's Attorney General.

Need legal advice?

Caroline Elswick, News Editor November 4, 2021

The Clemson Undergraduate Student Government’s judicial branch is trying to bring back a legal aid program. The service was created in the mid-1970s and offered students a free 30-minute session...

Clemson House

Tiger Briefs: Clemson House sign to become landmark, McMillan Road to open soon

Dawson Baker, Asst. News Editor November 4, 2021

Clemson House sign considered for art project In 2017, Clemson House was removed to make way for the recently completed College of Business. One of the most heartbreaking aspects of this demolition was...

These honeybees are being threatened by pesticides and toxic chemicals.

Tigra scientifica: Pollinators, pesticides … problems?

Valancy Harrison, Contributor November 3, 2021

If the bees die, we all die. These tiny pollinators are vital for ecosystems around the world, yet pesticides introduced into the habitats of bees are detrimental to their survival. Toxic chemicals are...

Charlie Kirk speaks to a crowd gathered at Old Main.

‘It’s our opportunity to do something about this’: Charlie Kirk ‘exposes’ critical race theory

Caroline Elswick, News Editor November 2, 2021

Drawing people from as far as Baltimore and across South Carolina, conservative commentator Charlie Kirk spoke in Clemson on Monday night as part of his “Exposing Critical Racism Tour.”  Kirk...

Charlie Kirk spoke to a filled auditorium in Old Main on Monday night.

FACT CHECK: Charlie Kirk at last night’s Turning Point USA event

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2021

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk spoke at Clemson Monday night on a diverse range of topics during his Exposing Critical Racism tour. The Tiger fact-checked a selection of his statements and remarks...

The Pier is located to the southwest of campus in Oconee County, off of West Cherry Road.

Residents of The Pier shelter in place after chemical gas incident

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief and Caroline Elswick, News Editor October 28, 2021

Residents of the off-campus apartments at The Pier were asked to shelter in place after a chemical mix in a home emitted a potentially dangerous gas onto the property. The incident was reported to occur...

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