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Vanessa Wyche talks to Clemson students

Clemson alumna Vanessa Wyche plans to send people back to the moon and to Mars

Caroline Elswick, Asst. News Editor August 25, 2021

What if I said that NASA plans for humans to step foot on Mars for the first time in as early as 10 years? It almost sounds like sci-fi. More than that, would it be surprising to...

An exterior shot of Lake Hartwell and some items available to rent

Out awaiting adventures as Tigers

Krushi Patel, Senior News Reporter August 25, 2021

Not only is Clemson University known for its academics, but the university is also known for how engaging the students are with the university’s outdoor campus life. Robert Taylor is the director...

Lior Rennert is the lead public health strategist at Clemson University as well as an assistant professor in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences.

Clemson takes incentivized approach to vaccines

Caroline Elswick, Asst. News Editor August 12, 2021

New iPads, free tuition for a year, an unlimited meal plan: these are just a few of the prizes students who submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination are eligible for at Clemson.  Unable to mandate vaccines...

Clemson cheerleaders and Tiger Band fires up the ground during a previous Welcome Back Festival.

The “Welcome Back Festival,” is back!

Dawson Baker, News Editor August 9, 2021

Before the hustle and bustle of the college semester begins, the Clemson Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Council invites everyone to the return of the “Welcome Back Festival,”...

Tigers are Fighters organization logo

Tigers are Fighters

Krushi Patel, Senior News Reporter August 9, 2021

Clemson University has over 400 student led clubs and organizations. The amount of extracurriculars available on campus allows more students to engage with a club or organization...

Jim Clements

Introducing Clemson’s Leaders

Dawson Baker, News Editor August 9, 2021

President Jim Clements James P. Clements became Clemson University’s 15th president in 2013 after serving in the same capacity at West Virginia University. Clements is a nationally recognized...

Clemson University's Centennial Flag

Clemson University’s Centennial Flag

Krushi Patel, Senior News Reporter August 9, 2021

Students may have noticed a unique flag flying in front of Tillman Hall, also referred to as Old Main. The flag makes its appearance from time to time and is displayed beneath the South Carolina...

The Samuel J. Cadden Chapel exterior from atop the Strom Thurmond Institute.

Construction continues at Clemson

Dawson Baker, News Editor August 9, 2021

If you think there is a lot of construction going on around campus, you are right. Numerous projects are currently underway to improve infrastructure and increase overall student experience.   McMillan...

Dr. Mark Spede addressing Tiger Band during a previous season

Tiger Band, The Return

Dawson Baker, News Editor August 9, 2021

Death Valley has gone an entire year without seeing the script “Tigers,” but the return of the Tiger Band and its traditions is fast approaching. Despite the challenges brought...

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COVID-19 and College

Krishna Patel, Senior News Reporter August 9, 2021

As you’re meeting new people in your residence halls and classes, an easy conversation starter will likely be: “How was quarantine for you?” For Clemson University, quarantine meant...

Testing this fall will be held at Fike Gymnasium, adjacent to the Swann Fitness Center. All students and staff are required to get tested weekly, regardless of vaccination status.

Clemson to require weekly COVID testing for students, faculty this fall

Caroline Elswick, Asst. News Editor and David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief August 4, 2021

Vaccinated or not, all students and staff will be required to test for COVID-19 this fall, according to an announcement from Clemson University on Monday. Students will need to submit a...

Tillman Hall stands tall above Clemson University’s campus.

Tillman Hall awaits renaming decision

Emily Rose Campbell, Copy Editor June 7, 2021

Shakura Tanner, a Clemson senior history major, gazes at the name on the bell tower above the university's historic Tillman Hall. She feels anger every time she thinks about the building's namesake, former...

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