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Half of conduct cases last year dealt with alcohol, majority minor offenses

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 27, 2023

About half of the Student Code of Conduct violations last year concerned alcohol, while only about a dozen were considered more serious offenses, according to Kris Hodge, director of the Office of Community...

Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity house, located at 113 Calhoun Street and home to numerous AGR brothers.

AGR being investigated on allegations of a new member ‘chemical burn’ and hazing

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 27, 2023

Clemson's chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho is being investigated for hazing earlier this month involving a "chemical burn" of new members.  The University received a complaint that said new members of AGR...

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Making a difference and leaving a legacy

David Ferrara April 27, 2023

As I write to you all with a byline in The Tiger for the last time, I’m reflecting on my time as editor-in-chief with gratitude, honor and admiration for this organization. In the blink of an eye,...

Clemson University Police Department Stock

FBI terrorism task force taking over hoax active shooter investigation

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 27, 2023

One of the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs) has taken over the investigation of the hoax active shooter incident that occurred at Cooper Library and Cribb Hall earlier this month.The task...

Clemson's Humanities Hall will likely be one of the hubs of the new College of Humanities and Performing Arts.

Clemson to split architecture, humanities colleges into two

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 20, 2023

Clemson University's board of trustees approved splitting the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities into two separate colleges.The approval creates a new College of Architecture, Construction and...

Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity house, located at 113 Calhoun Street and home to numerous AGR brothers.

National chapter aware of ‘the situation’ with AGR

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 13, 2023

The national chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho says that it is aware of a situation between the Clemson chapter and the University. The office responded to an email on Tuesday afternoon asking about a potential...

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CUPD target of ‘swatting’ incident after false active shooter threat

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 7, 2023

The Clemson University Police Department was the target of a swatting incident, a tactic in which emergency services are intentionally deceived, as officers responded to a false report of active shooters...

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No active shooter threat after possible swatting attempt

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 7, 2023

Clemson University Police responded to a false report of armed individuals in the vicinity of two areas on campus Thursday night. Officers responded to Cooper Library and Cribb Hall after receiving phone...

Bixby on College sells downtown parking spots

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 6, 2023

The Bixby on College apartments on College Avenue is offering downtown parking spots for residents and non-residents alike.For $65 per month, anyone interested may reach out to the Bixby office to purchase...

The Tiger House on Old Greenville Highway currently houses the Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Kappa Alpha house sold for $2 million to developer

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 6, 2023

A fraternity house across the street from Fike Recreation Center sold to a developer for $2 million in December, property records show. The house, located at 173 Old Greenville Highway, is prime real estate...

Ferrara: The lack of support for club sports hits home

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 6, 2023

As club sports express concerns with their support from the University, it rings a bell to exactly what The Tiger and Tiger Media as a whole went through not too long ago. In 2018, the University was considering...

Blake Mauro, left, and Justin Robertson, right, at the Collegiate Meeting on March 31, 2023.

The Tiger elects new editor-in-chief, associate editor

David Ferrara, Senior Reporter April 6, 2023

The Tiger elected its fall senior staff early last month, and the new editor-in-chief and associate editor began their terms on Tuesday.Blake Mauro, a junior political science major, was elected editor-in-chief,...

From the Editor’s Desk: Use Instagram reels instead, for America

David Ferrara, Title-in-Chief March 30, 2023

As congressional leaders, the media and your unhinged uncle talk about banning TikTok to stop the Chinese from spying on us, we all need to do our part to help our nation. But thanks to social media and...

New Best of Clemson winners announced in runoff vote

David Ferrara, Know-it-All March 30, 2023

The Tiger is excited to announce the winners of two new categories after a close competition for Best Bar: Best Bar for People Over 21 and Best Bar for People Under 21. Congratulations to Tiger Town Tavern...

Clemson acquires USC as its Columbia campus

David Ferrara, Know-it-All March 30, 2023

In the interest of saving money and letting go of dead weight, the South Carolina Legislature approved a bill Thursday to consolidate the University of South Carolina into Clemson University, making the...

Michael Lee Lyon III, 21 and a senior construction science and management major, was charged with one count of driving under the influence, less than .10.

Student hits and kills Clemson local, arrested for DUI

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2023

A Clemson student struck and killed a pedestrian while driving under the influence of marijuana Wednesday night, according to Clemson University Police.  Michael Lee Lyon III, a 21-year-old senior...

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From the Editor’s Desk: This Sunshine Week, take advantage of your freedom of information

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2023

It's safe to say that we are all familiar with our freedom of speech in the United States. And thanks to our freedom of the press, newspapers everywhere are able to freely publish the news. One freedom...

"Detective Chris Chancellor’s investigation has positively identified Julian Tristen Mackenzi Garren, W/M, 23 YOA, 5’9”, 155 lbs, Brown Hair and Eyes, as the suspect in this case," reads a press release from the City of Clemson Police.

Suspect in downtown bar fight charged with attempted murder in separate incident

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2023

The man charged with assault and battery for allegedly smashing a bottle over another man's head at a downtown bar has been charged with attempted murder for a separate nearby incident. Julian Tristin...

From the Editor’s Desk: Best of Clemson 2023

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2023

This special edition of The Tiger is my favorite to put together. Not only does it reflect countless hours of work from all our team, who each write a brief, but it also showcases what makes this community...

The free 21st birthday T-shirt from Tiger Town Tavern.

Best Bar: Tiger Town Tavern

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2023

Everyone has "their" bar — their go-to, their spot, their first choice. Cameron Farish, one of the owners, hopes that your bar is Tiger Town Tavern, downtown Clemson's local pool hall since 1977...

Grant, a mechanic at Buddy's Auto, works on a car in the shop.

Best Mechanic: Buddy’s Auto

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2023

Honesty is arguably one of the most sought after qualities in a mechanic and arguably one of the hardest to find. Look no further than Clemson's best at Buddy's Auto, a locally owned and operated service...

CUSG Meeting picture (copy)

Across the Aisle: Overcrowding on CATbus, extending Schilletter’s hours

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2023

Student Sen. Zarrilli looks into adjusting Latin honors criteria by majorStudent Sen. Elizabeth Zarrilli, chair of the academic affairs committee, suggested adjusting the University's Latin honors criteria...

The Rhodes Engineering Research Center is in a prominent location on campus, adjacent to Cooper Library and Riggs Hall.

From the Archives: The Rhodes Hall namesake and first editor of The Tiger

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2023

Finding a group of cadets willing to write, edit and print a newspaper from a class of only 73 men is no easy task. Not to mention, in 1907 at a principally agriculture, engineering and textile school....

Student scans mobile ID to enter Cooper Library

From the Editor’s Desk: Concerns about locking down campus

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2023

Clemson University recently announced that they are installing lockdown buttons in all classrooms in the event of an active shooter emergency. This comes as the University has also installed card scanners...

Wannamaker Hall was the location where five Kappa Alpha brothers poured liquid from boiled peanuts on a peanut-allergic pledge.

Investigation confirms liquid from boiled peanuts poured on allergic KA pledge

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief February 9, 2023

In the fall of 2021, rumors swirled across Clemson's campus that fraternity brothers poured the liquid from boiled peanuts on a peanut-allergic pledge. An investigation by the fraternity's national office...

The Edgar A. Brown University Union was once home to many student organizations and groups, including The Tiger.

‘We need a new student union’: President Clements supports a new union as groups prepare for demolition

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2023

After serving 50 years as Clemson University’s student union, the Edgar A. Brown University Union is scheduled for demolition this summer. With the location proposed to become greenspace, some students...

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From the Editor’s Desk: Tips are always welcome, and always expected

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2023

We all know the scene: you've just told the cashier your order, they've punched it into the tablet and then they swivel it around toward you."It's just going to ask a few questions," they mumble to you...

Clemson student rides e-scooter through downtown.

New ordinance restricts e-scooter riding on sidewalks downtown, regulates devices

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2023

Clemson City Council recently approved new ordinances regulating bicycles, e-scooters and skateboards outside of campus. The ordinances provide guidance for riders, notably requiring that they stay off...

Building 2 of Dockside Clemson experienced damage to critical life safety systems after below-freezing temperatures, making the building unsafe for residents to move back into. The exterior of Dockside as pictured on August 30, 2022.

Fire Marshal: Dockside restoration in progress, three to six weeks until completion

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief January 4, 2023

A crew is working to remove water, wall and ceiling damage from Dockside Clemson and fix essential safety systems to allow the property to reopen in phases, according to the City of Clemson Fire Marshal. Dockside...

The notice means that residents cannot live in their apartments until the damage is fixed.

Fire Marshal: Dockside an unsafe structure, details flooding damage

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief December 28, 2022

The City of Clemson Fire Marshal issued an unsafe structure notice to the Dockside Clemson apartments on Wednesday, saying that damage has impacted the fire alarms, sprinklers and elevators. The notice...

Burst pipe floods student apartments at Dockside

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief December 26, 2022

A burst water pipe flooded numerous apartments at the Dockside Clemson apartments after below-freezing temperatures struck the area this past weekend. Water poured into the game room and adjacent rooms...

Sikes Hall, the University administration building.

Clemson opens new strategic plan to student, faculty input

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief December 1, 2022

The future of Clemson University is a product of its plans, and the devil's in the details. Continuing the work of ClemsonForward, the new plan calls for the University to deliver the No. 1 student experience,...

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