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Top five things you need to know this week: Sept. 2 edition

Elizabeth Tucker, News Editor September 2, 2018

Clemson University School of Nursing unveils new $31.5 million education building at GHS Clemson, in collaboration with the Greenville Health System (GHS), opened a new 78,000 square foot nursing research...

Tigra Scientifica: Another way spinach is heart-healthy

Grace McNamara, Contributor September 2, 2018

At any given moment, there are 100,000 patients waiting for an organ or tissue transplant to become available. Even though the field of tissue engineering has been greatly advancing through the years,...

Tiger Platoon to hold 9/11 memorial service

Elizabeth Tucker, News Editor September 2, 2018

The Tiger Platoon is holding a 9/11 memorial service in the Tillman Hall (Old Main) auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 11.Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The service will begin at 5 p.m. with a presentation of...

Clemson’s First Friday Parade faces allegations of plagiarism, appropriation ahead of kickoff

Katie McCarthy, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2018

Clemson’s First Friday Parade, an annual event used to bring the community together, is now sparking debate across campus in light of allegations of plagiarism and appropriation of the See The Stripes...

Q&A with Clemson student government about the new ticketing system

Elizabeth Tucker, News Editor August 27, 2018

Since the recent changes to the student football ticketing system, many Clemson students have expressed concerns about the ticketing process on social media. The Tiger reached out to CUSG’s Chair...

Clemson's annual First Friday Parade will take a new route this year, traveling around Memorial Stadium rather than down Highway 93. 

Clemson announces changes to First Friday Parade route

Elizabeth Tucker, News Editor August 26, 2018

There’s a new route for the First Friday Parade this year, which is on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. Instead of going through downtown Clemson, this year’s parade will begin on Centennial Boulevard adjacent...

Getting around Clemson on game day

Elizabet Tucker, News Editor August 26, 2018

Parking and driving around campus is difficult on a regular day, but with game day rules and regulations it is almost impossible to go a full day without getting a ticket or even getting towed. Keep these...

On the Friday nights prior to home football games, part of College Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic. 

New road closures in place ahead of Clemson game days

Katie McCarthy, Editor-in-Chief August 24, 2018

Football season is almost here, and there are some new safety measures in effect that Clemson fans need to be aware of.   On the Friday nights prior to home football games, College Avenue will be...

Clemson implementing metal detectors at home football games

Staff reports August 22, 2018

It's going to take a bit longer for Tiger fans to enter Clemson's Memorial Stadium on game days this fall.  The university announced on Wednesday that it is implementing a metal detector pilot program...

Clemson takes grade distribution reports offline

Dawson Walker, Associate Editor August 21, 2018

UPDATE (9/5/18 10:50 p.m.): Story has been updated to include Clemson University's response to The Tiger's Freedom of Information request seeking copies of the grade distribution reports. Clemson University...

Former Charleston police chief Greg Mullen has been appointed chief of police at Clemson, the school announced Friday.  

Clemson University names new police chief

Staff reports August 10, 2018

Clemson University has a new top cop.  Greg Mullen has been named the university’s police chief and associate vice president for public safety, the school announced on Friday. The university...

Sauced joins string of businesses leaving downtown Clemson

Staff reports July 28, 2018

Another business is leaving downtown Clemson. According to a Facebook post, Sauced is “closing [its] doors to pursue other endeavors.”   “We want to thank the community, family,...

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