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All content by Caroline Elswick, News Editor
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Meet your candidates for Student Body President and Vice President

Caroline Elswick, News Editor February 10, 2022

Candidates for Clemson’s Student Body President and Vice President kicked off their run on Tuesday night by hanging their campaign banners off the Library bridge at midnight. A tradition as old as...

Your 2022 candidates for Student Body President and Vice President.

Your 2022 candidates for Student Body President and Vice President.

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Clemson legal aid program is now in session

Caroline Elswick, News Editor February 2, 2022

Clemson Undergraduate Student Government has restarted a legal aid program, offering a free, 30-minute advice session with a local attorney. The program was first reannounced in November and officially...

This sign in the Woodland Cemetery is an outline of the area where most of the Black laborers were buried.

[Photo] New Student Senate resolution proposes scholarship for descendants of Black laborers

January 27, 2022

This sign in the Woodland Cemetery is an outline of the area where most of the Black laborers were buried.

Campus Crime Report: Jan 13 to Jan. 25

Caroline Elswick, News Editor January 27, 2022

The following arrests were made by CUPD from Jan. 13 to Jan. 25. Jan. 13 (Day of incident of car smashing at Douthit) 12:45 p.m. - Malicious injury to personal property < $2000, Douthit 1:47 p.m. -...

This sign in the Woodland Cemetery is an outline of the area where most of the Black laborers were buried.

New Student Senate resolution proposes scholarship for descendants of Black laborers

Caroline Elswick, News Editor January 27, 2022

With a big start to the Student Senate’s spring 2022 term, Monday night’s meeting included a proposal for a new scholarship for those descended from Black laborers who built the University. The...

This sign is located at Woodland Cemetery, where countless Black laborers were buried with no identification.

This sign is located at Woodland Cemetery, where countless Black laborers were buried with no identification.

This sign in the Woodland Cemetery is an outline of the area where most of the Black laborers were buried.

This sign in the Woodland Cemetery is an outline of the area where most of the Black laborers were buried.

The total number of cases is represented here since Jan. 2.

[Photo] Analysis: As COVID cases surge, new students bring down vaccination rate

January 19, 2022

The total number of cases is represented here since Jan. 2.

The total number of positive tests reported to Clemson from Jan. 3.

The total number of positive tests reported to Clemson from Jan. 3.

A snow-covered Old Main sits covered by snowy trees early in the morning of Jan. 16, 2022.

Winter wonderland: Pickens County receives between 4 to 7 inches of snow

Caroline Elswick, News Editor January 19, 2022

While the Clemson area was only expecting 1 to 3 inches of snow, parts of Pickens County received between 4 to 7 inches over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. 6.6 inches fell on nearby...

The total number of positive tests reported to Clemson from Jan. 3.

The total number of positive tests reported to Clemson from Jan. 3.

The total number of cases is represented here since Jan. 2.

The total number of cases is represented here since Jan. 2.

A NOAA map shows the likelihood of potential winter weather in the Upstate over the weekend. White, no impacts; gray, limited impacts; yellow, minor impacts; orange, moderate impacts; red, major impacts; and purple, extreme impacts.

SNOW DAY: Winter weather possible in Clemson this weekend

Caroline Elswick, News Editor January 13, 2022

While we may have just been enjoying 75-degree weather as we rang in the new year, there could be flurries in the air over the weekend. A winter storm watch has been issued by the National Weather Service...

Tiger Briefs: Library to become fee free, candidates for student body president to be announced

Caroline Elswick, News Editor January 12, 2022

Clemson National Championship Parade In celebration of the Clemson’s Men’s Soccer 2021 National Championship, Clemson Athletics will be hosting a parade on Saturday, Jan. 15. The parade will...

A bill was introduced to South Carolina's House of Representatives which wold lower the drinking age from 21 to 18 for beer and wine.

FACT CHECK: Can South Carolina lower the drinking age to 18 – and will they?

Caroline Elswick, News Editor January 12, 2022

The South Carolina House of Representatives pre-filed a bill in November, which proposed lowering the drinking age for beer and wine from 21 years old to 18. This has many people asking if this is possible....

Members of Chi Phi stand alongside Paw Partners organizers to celebrate their achievements.

Members of Chi Phi stand alongside Paw Partners organizers to celebrate their achievements.

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More than two permits sold per parking space, says parking director

Caroline Elswick, News Editor November 18, 2021

More than two parking permits were sold for every available parking space this past year, according to Dan Hofmann, director of Parking and Transportation Services. 2.15 permits were sold per available...

Along with dogs brought by Paw Partners, some fraternity members and others brought pets of their own.

Chi Phi hosts ‘Paw Partners’ fundraiser for local animal shelter

Caroline Elswick, News Editor November 18, 2021

“Paw Partners,” Clemson’s newest volunteer animal shelter, held a fundraiser with Clemson’s Delta Theta chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity at Esso Club on Wednesday night. Chi Phi,...

Campus Crime Report: Nov. 5 to Nov. 14

Caroline Elswick, News Editor November 18, 2021

The following are arrests that were made by the Clemson University Police Department from Friday, Nov. 5 to Sunday, Nov. 14. Arrests Nov. 5 3:47 a.m., minor in possession, Kite Hill/R-2    Nov....

Members of Chi Phi stand alongside Paw Partners organizers to celebrate their achievements.

Members of Chi Phi stand alongside Paw Partners organizers to celebrate their achievements.

A prescribed burn in Hobcaw Barony, Clemson's Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science in Georgetown, South Carolina.

Clemson ‘Fire Tigers’ receive Southern Regional Forester Award

Caroline Elswick, News Editor November 10, 2021

The U.S. Forest Service awarded Clemson’s "Fire Tigers" the Southern Regional Forester Award on Nov. 3. The program, which is on its fifth year, has been hard at work in teaching Clemson’s...

A Clemson student stands proudly in front of Machu Picchu in Peru on a study abroad trip.

Clemson to revive summer study abroad in 2022

Caroline Elswick, News Editor November 10, 2021

Clemson’s Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad announced on Monday, Nov. 8 that it would be tentatively reviving 60 study abroad programs for summer 2022. While most programs have been paused...

James Swicegood is CUSG Judiciary's Attorney General.

Need legal advice?

Caroline Elswick, News Editor November 4, 2021

The Clemson Undergraduate Student Government’s judicial branch is trying to bring back a legal aid program. The service was created in the mid-1970s and offered students a free 30-minute session...

Charlie Kirk speaks to a crowd gathered at Old Main.

‘It’s our opportunity to do something about this’: Charlie Kirk ‘exposes’ critical race theory

Caroline Elswick, News Editor November 2, 2021

Drawing people from as far as Baltimore and across South Carolina, conservative commentator Charlie Kirk spoke in Clemson on Monday night as part of his “Exposing Critical Racism Tour.”  Kirk...

Oconee County Emergency Services responded to the incident at The Pier, along with multiple other counties and hazmat handlers.

Oconee County Emergency Services responded to the incident at The Pier, along with multiple other counties and hazmat handlers.

Then-senior geology major James Michael Tyler smiles in his photo from the 1984 edition of Clemson's TAPS yearbook.

“Friends” actor and Clemson alumnus James Michael Tyler dies at 59

Caroline Elswick, News Editor October 27, 2021

Actor James Michael Tyler died on Sunday at age 59. Tyler had been fighting a long battle with prostate cancer when he passed away in his home in Los Angeles.   Tyler was best known for his role...

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.

[Photo] Comparing crime stats for state colleges

October 21, 2021

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.

Senator stands to ask questions to a group of senators presenting a bill.

CUSG Senate Recap: Spring registration, scooters and more!

Caroline Elswick, News Editor October 21, 2021

During this week’s meeting, the CUSG Senate discussed both new policies and regular changes to procedure, including a new proposed amendment to the Senate rules and updates on Spring 2022 registration.  The...

Clemson's actual number of arrests on charges of liquor law or drug law violations from 2018 to 2020.

CUPD drug law arrests double in 2020

Caroline Elswick, News Editor October 21, 2021

Clemson University’s most recent Security and Fire Safety Report revealed that CUPD arrests on drug law violations doubled from 2019 to 2020. It also showed a 56.6% increase in liquor law violations...

Comparing the liquor law and drug law arrests per 10,000 at University of South Carolina, Clemson, Coastal Carolina, and College of Charleston.

Comparing the liquor law and drug law arrests per 10,000 at University of South Carolina, Clemson, Coastal Carolina, and College of Charleston.

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 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.

The report lists Wannamaker Hall, a Greek residence hall in the The Quad, as the location of the incident.

Kappa Alpha under active investigation by University police for alleged hazing incident

Caroline Elswick, News Editor October 7, 2021

The Kappa Alpha fraternity is the subject of an active investigation for an alleged hazing incident in September, according to a police report obtained by The Seneca Journal. The report shows that two...

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...

Cunningham has a long road ahead being the Democratic frontrunner against incumbent Governor Henry McMaster.

‘Get off the sidelines’: Democratic candidate for governor speaks at Clemson

Caroline Elswick, News Editor September 30, 2021

Former Congressman and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham was welcomed to Clemson on Thursday by Clemson College Democrats. The stop was part of Cunningham’s college tour, far ahead...

Governor McMaster announces $750k for ClemsonLIFE program

Caroline Elswick, News Editor September 30, 2021

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster paid a visit to Clemson University on Friday to announce an additional $750,000 in funding for the ClemsonLIFE program. The funding is much needed to support the...

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