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Ballot preview of the South Carolina midterm elections

Blake Mauro, Senior Reporter October 13, 2022

US general elections will be held nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 8. In this year’s midterm elections, 34 Senate seats, along with all 435 House of Representatives positions, will be contested.South...

South Carolina Midterm Elections are coming up in early November; there are multiple ways that students and community members can vote.

Clemson student voting: where to start

Blake Mauro, Senior Reporter September 29, 2022

US general elections will be held nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 8. In this year’s midterm elections 34 Senate seats, along with all 435 House of Representatives positions, will be contested.Clemson...

Prior to today's changes to the face mask mandate, students were required to wear masks inside of Cooper Library.

SCDHEC evaluates Monkeypox risk, severity and possible preventative procedures on college campuses

Blake Mauro, Senior Reporter September 15, 2022

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) held a press briefing last week to discuss the potential threat of the monkeypox virus in South Carolina. Currently, “the...

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...

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...

Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, was the target of airstrikes Thursday by Russian forces.

Russia invades Ukraine

Blake Mauro, Contributor February 24, 2022

In the early hours of Ukraine Thursday morning, the tense silence that has cloaked the country broke with the sounds of an anticipated Russian invasion. Explosions have been reported in the Ukrainian...

Comparing the reported cases of rape and of motor vehicle theft per 10,000 at University of South Carolina, Clemson, Coastal Carolina, and College of Charleston.

Comparing crime stats for state colleges

Emma Vick, Contributor October 21, 2021

Schools across the country recently released their 2020 Security and Fire Safety Report, which contains statistics on all crimes on campus in 2020. In order to compare data from different schools, the...

Caslen was the President of UofSC for less than two years before resigning.

‘Not sure how anyone can stand being here’: Former UofSC president says of school

Caroline Elswick, News Editor October 6, 2021

Before resigning from his post as president of the University of South Carolina due to plagiarism allegations, Bob Calsen sent over 3,800 emails, which have now been obtained by the Post and Courier. The...

Another shot of the Falcon 9 in the distance. The distant white trail following behind the rocket is one of the released fuel canisters, falling away.

East Coast early-risers treated to view of sunrise SpaceX rocket launch

Caroline Elswick, Asst. News Editor April 23, 2021

Blast off! SpaceX, from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. launched four NASA astronauts up to the International Space Station early Friday morning on a reused rocket. Taking off at 5:39 A.M.,...

COVID-19 vaccine

South Carolinians 16 and older now eligible for COVID vaccine

Krishna Patel, Senior News Reporter April 7, 2021

South Carolina recently expanded its eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to all residents aged 16 and older, including part-time residents such as Clemson students. Those aged 16 and older can register...

COVIDVaccines

Phase 1B expands COVID-19 vaccine access to frontline workers, anyone aged 55 and up

Harley Frizzel, Senior News Reporter March 9, 2021

As Thursday marks one year since the nationwide start of COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, South Carolina has recently moved into Phase 1B of its COVID-19 vaccination effort.Governor Henry McMaster...

The South Carolina State House in Columbia.

Gov. McMaster lifts ban on bars selling alcohol after 11 p.m., allows large gatherings without approval effective Monday

David Ferrara, News Editor February 26, 2021

Governor Henry McMaster announced Friday afternoon that bars may resume selling alcohol after 11 p.m. and that organizers of gatherings greater than 250 will no longer need to seek approval from the state,...

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