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Then-freshman Bryant Wesco Jr. scores a touchdown in the 2024 ACC Championship against SMU.

Faces of the future: A look at the best returning athletes in Clemson’s class of 2028

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor August 20, 2025

Many Clemson students in the class of 2028 spent their first year of college finding a new friend group, learning to live on their own and adjusting to college life. A select few, however, dominated Clemson...

Kimberly Blackwell (left) and her daughter Claire (right) pictured at The Pendleton Candy Company's original location.

Clemson professor’s award-winning candy shop to open new location

Kylie Tutterrow, Associate Editor August 20, 2025

The Pendleton Candy Store is set to open its second location this September in Liberty, South Carolina, following the success of the shop’s first location. The original location's success in the heart...

Clemson Panhellenic saw a record-breaking 1,947 potential new members this year.

The intricate process of sorority rush at Clemson

Ava Mae Yates, Senior Reporter August 20, 2025

Registration for Clemson’s annual Panhellenic recruitment closed Aug. 4 with a record-breaking sum of 1,947 potential new members, composed of first and second-year female Clemson students. Clemson’s...

Some helpful items to bring to the dorms might include a fan, alternate lighting and efficient storage containers.

Dorm essentials: What to & what not to bring

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter June 3, 2025

Living in on-campus housing as a freshman can feel drastically different from your previous living experiences for a number of reasons. It is a huge difference to contain your entire life in one single...

Staff pictured at the welcome table for the Spring 2024 Chronicle Release event.

Clubs, organizations to get involved with at Clemson

Kylie Tutterrow, Associate Editor June 3, 2025

Entering freshman year at a new school in a new town can be a difficult change. Lucky for you, Clemson is an easy place to get involved. With over 500 student organizations, there’s bound to be a group...

Head coach Dabo Swinney is one of the most recognizable faces in Clemson athletics.

Clemson coaches, athletes to know

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor June 3, 2025

The reach of Clemson athletics goes far and wide, with many recognizing the Tigers' iconic logo and colors. As a Clemson student, there are a few must-know names that represent the orange and purple in...

CUPS played in its first match in program history at Historic Riggs Field on April 19, where the team raised the trophy following a 6-1 victory.

CUPS emerges victorious in first-ever Paralympic soccer match at Historic Riggs Field

Brett Porter, Asst. Sports Editor April 24, 2025

Historic Riggs Field has held more than its fair share of games. It’s seen football, baseball and soccer. It’s seen ACC Championships and national championships. It’s seen triumph and defeat. However,...

The annual Tiger's Silent Roar honored Clemson students who have passed away in the last year.

Clemson honors lives lost at annual Tiger’s Silent Roar

Journey Doyle, Senior Reporter April 24, 2025

Clemson students, faculty and staff gathered at the Samuel J. Cadden Chapel for Tiger’s Silent Roar on April 15. The touching annual memorial service hosted by Clemson Undergraduate Student Government...

Dr. Sam Hakim showcases his class podcast, an assignment he created for his students to engage with sports media.

Dr. Sam Hakim: Redefining sports communication

Olivia Redix, Senior Reporter April 24, 2025

If you ask sports communication students at Clemson University about their favorite class, they will most likely tell you any class taught by Samuel Hakim, Ph.D. After completing his undergraduate and...

Jeffery Townsend, a professor of sports management at Clemson, was charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Clemson professor arrested, charged with sexual exploitation

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter April 24, 2025

On April 16, a Clemson professor was arrested and facing charges for possession and distribution of child pornography. Jeffery Douglas Townsend, a 46-year-old sports management professor at Clemson...

Clemson’s ROTC teams compete in the 2025 Bataan Memorial Death March.

Clemson ROTC teams compete in marathon march to remember WWII soldiers

Annie McDonough, Contributor April 17, 2025

Two of Clemson’s ROTC programs, Air Force and Army, placed fifth and sixth out of 50 teams at the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, on March 22. The march is an...

Clemson men's basketball added guard Efrem Johnson and forward Jake Wahlin to its 2025-26 roster on Sunday and Monday, respectively.

Clemson men’s basketball strengthens roster with two impact transfers

William Warren, Senior Reporter April 15, 2025

After Clemson men’s basketball’s abrupt end to their season, Brad Brownell has continued the reloading process, recently acquiring two transfers through the portal. On Monday, forward Jake Wahlin...

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