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Clemson University President’s LGBTQ Commission statement on Scout Schultz, police-involved shooting

CU President’s LGBTQ Commission October 9, 2017

On Sept. 16, Scout Schultz was fatally shot by police on the Georgia Tech campus. Scout identified as bisexual, non-binary and intersex (and preferred using they/them pronouns), and they were very involved...

Why NOW is the time to talk about guns

Kelsey Morgan, Contributor October 9, 2017

After Monday’s awful massacre in Las Vegas, many want to know if this will finally be the tragedy that brings political conversation about gun control to end in action and results. This is not about...

The epidemic of our time

Austin Schlueter, Contributor October 8, 2017

Early afternoon on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, I peeked at my cell phone between classes. A CNN bulletin spoke of a mass shooting at an elementary school known as Sandy Hook in Newtown, Connecticut. Walking...

Take a knee, take a stance: Why the #TakeaKnee movement is an expression of basic American rights

Willie Webb, Contributor October 2, 2017

Over a year ago, former San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick began sitting during the national anthem. While he first began during the NFL’s pre-season games, it wasn’t until the 49ers' third...

Validating assault: Why the DeVos’ changes to Title IX are problematic

Olivia McQuarrie, Outlook Editor October 2, 2017

Betsy DeVos’ Department of Education has rescinded the Obama-era guidance regarding how schools deal with sexual assaults under Title IX. Although the impact of this decision has yet to be seen,...

Clemson students rally together to support the Tigers at last Saturday's game against Boston College. Students make up approximately 10,500 seats in Death Valley.

Column: Solving Clemson’s football ticketing issues

Brandon Stockdale, Contributor September 25, 2017

Did you know that Clemson is the only Division I school in the country that provides football tickets to students free of charge? Yes, you read that correctly. The process of getting student football tickets...

Why Beyoncé isn’t the role model we need

Mark Hinds, Contributor September 18, 2017

Former President Barack Obama once called Beyoncé a great role model for his girls. However, this is definitely a misjudgment. Beyoncé is a self-perceived demi-god, with followers who feel the...

Why the potential DACA rulings brings questions of humanity

Olivia McQuarrie, Contributor September 18, 2017

On Sept. 5, President Donald Trump ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in the United States. The DACA program, which former President Barack Obama put in place through executive...

Letter to the Editor: The “Antifa” movement is violent and unnecessary

Mitchell Gunter September 8, 2017

Prior to the horrific events that unfolded in Charlottesville, VA, modern-day “Anti-Fascist Action” (Antifa) groups, were rightfully relegated to the fringe of political discourse. A far cry...

How Clemson can improving its parking issues

Rushabh Patel, Contributor September 4, 2017

In my three years here at Clemson, I have learned a lot and cherish all my experiences and memories at this wonderful school. However, I do not cherish the countless amount of time I have wasted trying...

The need for financial education

Elijah D. Gregory, Outlook Editor September 4, 2017

“Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen pounds nineteen and six, result happiness. Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pounds naught and six, result misery" said...

Letter from the Outlook Editor: Welcome Clemson community

Elijah Gregory, Outlook Editor August 28, 2017

Fellow Tigers: Welcome back to Tigertown! How wonderful everyone must feel to walk in Trustee Park, anticipate Saturdays in Death Valley and fall in love with the sunsets over Lake Hartwell. If you are...

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