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Clemson center PJ Hall celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against North Carolina on Feb. 6, 2024.

Clemson flips the script, upsets No. 3 UNC in Chapel Hill

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor • February 6, 2024
The Clemson men's basketball team pulled off a massive upset in Chapel Hill on Tuesday, defeating the No. 3-ranked Tar Heels.
Chief of Police Jorge Campos said last year that fake IDs are a “prolific” problem in Clemson.

Clemson PD receives funding for fake ID scanners

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor • January 25, 2024
More accurate fake ID scanners are coming to the area after City Council approves Clemson PD funding initiative.
When The Tiger arrived to the scene at 10:55 p.m. on Monday, there were several police officers present, entering and exiting the residence.

Clemson PD responds to ‘gunshots off-campus’

Justin Robertson and Blake Mauro • January 16, 2024
This is a developing story. Continue to check thetigercu.com for more information and updates.
A new ice cream store is coming to downtown Clemson. Handel's offers over 100 different ice cream flavors, as well as sorbets and other frozen treats.

‘The Chick-fil-A of ice cream’: Clemson to welcome new ice cream franchise

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor • January 10, 2024

Clemson locals with a sweet tooth will soon be able to try over 100 different ice cream flavors when a new ice cream shop opens in downtown Clemson next month. A Handel’s Ice Cream franchise is set...

Clemson running back Phil Mafah scored four touchdowns against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 29, 2023.

Mafah, Clemson defeat Kentucky to win Gator Bowl in late-game thriller

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor • December 29, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trailing by 11 points entering the fourth quarter, it looked like Clemson was about to lose to Kentucky in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Friday. That was until the Tigers stormed back,...

Multiple first responders, including fire department members and police, responded to the collision on Tuesday night.

Train hits car stuck on tracks outside Clemson student living complexes

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor • December 12, 2023

A train struck a car outside of EPOCH Clemson Student Living and Harts Cove apartment complex in Seneca on Tuesday night, blocking traffic in and out of the two complexes off Clemson Boulevard for several...

U.S. Air Force General John “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Operations for United States Space Force and the highest-ranking graduate in the history of Clemson University’s ROTC program, speaks during the retirement ceremony for Col. Keith Balts on Sept. 18, 2020.

To Clemson and beyond: How a Clemson graduate became the leader of the US Space Force

Matthew Grubbs, Senior Reporter • November 30, 2023

Clemson has a rich-rooted legacy in military service, but only one alum has defended the United States at the highest level and the highest altitude. Gen. John W. Raymond graduated from Clemson in 1984...

Head coach Dabo Swinney and freshman safety Khalil Barnes celebrate the win against South Carolina in Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 25, 2023.

Barnes, Weitz help return Palmetto Bowl trophy to Clemson in defensive showcase

Luke Beard, Asst. Sports Editor • November 26, 2023

The No. 24 Clemson Tigers took down the South Carolina Gamecocks by a score of 16-7 on Saturday night to clinch the Palmetto Bowl, marking their eighth victory in the last decade. Clemson now finishes...

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and players take part in the "Walk of Champions" tradition ahead of the South Carolina game. 

Swinney, Tigers eager to right the ship against Gamecocks

Grace O’Donnell, Sports Editor • November 23, 2023

The Tigers and Gamecocks will meet in a prime-time game this Saturday to mark the 120th matchup between the bitter rivals. With kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. at Williams-Brice Stadium, Clemson has a one-track...

The Clemson team celebrates after winning the ACC Championship in Cary, North Carolina, on Sunday, Nov. 12.

Gallery: Clemson United brings home ACC Championship

William Stehn and Toby Corriston • November 13, 2023

The Clemson men's soccer team defeated UNC in a penalty shootout to win the ACC championship game in Cary, North Carolina, on Sunday. Here are some of our favorite photos from the game:

Ousmane Sylla (10) and the team jump in celebration after the Tigers surged to a 3-1 lead in the first half against Louisville.

Clemson headed to ACC Championship after dominant win over Louisville

Luke Beard, Senior Reporter • November 9, 2023

The No. 4-seeded Clemson men’s soccer team defeated the No. 9-seeded Louisville Cardinals in a dominant 5-1 showing in the ACC Tournament semifinals at Historic Riggs Field on Wednesday, sending the...

Last academic year, chapter members spent 72,479 hours performing community service, and $1,123,199.08 was raised for chapter philanthropies.

Greek life at Clemson is growing: Here’s why

Emma Vick and Juliana Coates • October 26, 2023

In the last five years, student membership in Clemson Greek Life has been at an all-time high, increasing 35.7% since 2018, with 58.4% of members coming from out-of-state. These percentages were just announced...

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