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Diamond and Thomas

Interview with Brown and Marshall’s campaign manager

Rebecca West, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2019

There is undoubtedly a large amount of excitement and anticipation surrounding the five candidate pairs running for CUSG President and Vice President. Junior Computer Engineering Major Hunter Bond, the...

Andrea Collins, senior campaign manager of Derwin Simpson and Jeremy Lutz's campaign, stands alongside them in front of Cooper Library.

Interview with Derwin and Jeremy’s campaign manager

Ashley Rhom, News Editor February 12, 2019

CUSG elections are an exciting event every spring, and this year is no exception. Candidates put their all into carefully strategized campaigns, hoping to attract as many students to their cause as possible....

Collin and Rena

Interview with Huskey and Haley’s campaign manager

Savana Bishop, Asst. News Editor February 11, 2019

Campus is buzzing with excitement surrounding the upcoming CUSG elections and the different people running for office. Candidates and South Carolina natives Collin Huskey and Rena Haley have begun campaigning...

A novel opioid alternative, NKTR-181, offers more pain relief with less risk of addiction

Tigra Scientifica: Opioid crisis reversed

Bethany Ghent, News Contributor February 10, 2019

In America alone, the opioid crisis has caused the deaths of 72,000 people in the last year. As the death toll rises, scientists are increasing their efforts to develop non-addictive pain medication. On...

The discovery of more possible photoanodes suggests the very real possibility that our cars could be running on water in the near future.

Tigra Scientifica: Running on Water

Caroline Fields, News Contributor February 6, 2019

You’re sitting in stand still traffic. Your car’s fuel level is reaching empty and you’re five miles away from the nearest gas station. But wait, you remember you have a couple bottles...

Original Andy Warhol artwork will be displayed in a free gallery for Clemson University

Warhol exhibit on campus through March 6

Savana Bishop, Asst. News Editor February 5, 2019

Have you ever seen the legendary painting of a Campbell's soup can from the 60s? Or perhaps the colorful canvases of Marilyn Monroe? If so, you've seen the artwork of the iconic artist and photographer...

The Friday morning fire at Y beach left a huge smoke plume, one that was visible for miles around.

Snow on fire

Akim Koutsioukis, News Contributor February 4, 2019

At 7:30 a.m. February 1, Clemson University Fire Department (CUFD) received an alarm notification for the Snow Family Center, where Clemson Outdoor Recreation keeps much of their supplies. The first responders...

Clemson University's Spring Tiger Prowl is scheduled for Feb. 1 and is a great way for students to interact with organizations and departments on campus.

Spring Tiger Prowl

Ashley Rhom, News Editor January 31, 2019

Clemson’s Spring Tiger Prowl is set to be held this Friday, Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Carillon Garden. The event is hosted by dozens of organizations, and it is a great way for Clemson...

Of the 19 populations studied, more than half will decline because of PCBs effects and eventually dwindle and disappear within the next 50 years.

Tigra Scientifica: Killing Killer Whales: Long Banned Toxin May Wipe Out Killer Whales

Hannah Patel, News Contributor January 28, 2019

One of the most dangerous industrial pollutants of the last century have been wreaking havoc on the killer whale population. A new study published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science...

The 114 Earle apartment complex is usually upscale and put together, but a flooding over winter break shook things up a bit. 

The Flood

Olivia Somma, Asst. News Editor January 27, 2019

Over the recent winter break, Clemson’s well-known apartment complex, 114 Earle, experienced a flooding outbreak on the first floors of the complex while students were home on their much-needed vacations....

Phenomena like the aurora borealis have enraptured stargazers for hundreds of years, but the cause of these colorful dancing lights has long eluded astronomers.

Tigra Scientifica: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s…STEVE?

CJ Gott, News Contributor January 24, 2019

Baffling hobbyists and professionals alike, an atmospheric phenomenon known as the Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement (STEVE) has appeared in the sky above northern Canada.  At first glance,...

Triple T's, indisputably, is the iconic bar of Clemson. A perfect place to unwind after a hard week of finals. End argument.

Best places to celebrate the end of finals!

Ashley Rhom, News Editor December 14, 2018

Triple T’sOn a plane home!Loose ChangeThe Esso ClubSmokin’ PigStudy HallBackstreetsAt a Clemson basketball gameMellow MushroomWith your pets

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