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"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 wanted by police

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2023

A suspect has been identified in last Sunday's downtown bar fight and police are asking for help finding him, according to a press release from the city of Clemson Police.Police say their suspect is Julian...

The Kappa Alpha files: Read the source documents here

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

The Clemson University Police Department closed its hazing investigation on November 22, 2022. When made aware of its completion, The Tiger promptly filed a Freedom of Information Act request with Clemson...

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

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

Cooper Library

Cold snap brings millions in damage to Clemson

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

Extensive repairs are still underway after below-freezing temperatures burst pipes, broke sprinklers and caused flooding across Clemson during winter break.More than 20 buildings on campus suffered water...

Players assemble around head coach Dabo Swinney, chanting T-I-G-E-R-S, during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

Players assemble around head coach Dabo Swinney, chanting T-I-G-E-R-S, during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

Cade Klubnik (#2) stretches during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

Cade Klubnik (#2) stretches during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

Hunter Johnson (#12) stretches during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

Hunter Johnson (#12) stretches during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

Players assemble around head coach Dabo Swinney, chanting T-I-G-E-R-S, during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

Players assemble around head coach Dabo Swinney, chanting T-I-G-E-R-S, during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

B.T. Potter (#29) during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

B.T. Potter (#29) during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

Cade Klubnik (#2) punts a ball during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

Cade Klubnik (#2) punts a ball during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

Philip Florenzo (#45) during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

Philip Florenzo (#45) during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

Tyler Davis (#13) performs a defensive drill during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

Tyler Davis (#13) performs a defensive drill during practice in Miami on Dec. 28, 2022 before the Orange Bowl.

The Tiger's staff at the second annual fall banquet in the Hendrix Student Center.

Volume 116 in review

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

As the fall semester comes to a close and the holidays near, another year is almost in the books. At The Tiger, we're concluding our 115th year as South Carolina's oldest college newspaper and our 116th...

Death Valley towing sign.

Towing in Clemson is a money machine

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2022

If you live at any of the primarily student residences off campus, there are two facts you have to accept: visitor parking is hard to find, and the towing companies are ruthless. While it is true that...

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Police: Student car stolen from Douthit Hills parking lot

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2022

A student's car was stolen from the employee lot behind Douthit Hills on Sunday morning, according to the Clemson University Police Department. Around 7:45 a.m., a student's silver Volkswagen Passat was...

Clemson’s first punt of the game by punter Aidan Swanson (#39) was blocked by Notre Dame for a touchdown.

Clemson’s first punt of the game by punter Aidan Swanson (#39) was blocked by Notre Dame for a touchdown.

Following a blocked punt in the first quarter, Notre Dame linebacker Prince Kollie (#10) runs the ball for a touchdown.

Following a blocked punt in the first quarter, Notre Dame linebacker Prince Kollie (#10) runs the ball for a touchdown.

The Notre Dame Marching Band, pictured during their pregame show, is the oldest university marching band.

The Notre Dame Marching Band, pictured during their pregame show, is the oldest university marching band.

DJ Uiagalelei (#5) jumps over a Notre Dame player in one of the first scoring drives of the game.

DJ Uiagalelei (#5) jumps over a Notre Dame player in one of the first scoring drives of the game.

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) hurdles a Notre Dame defender during the Tigers' matchup with Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, on Nov. 5, 2022. 

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) hurdles a Notre Dame defender during the Tigers' matchup with Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, on Nov. 5, 2022. 

Clemson's defensive line faces off against Notre Dame's special teams unit during the first half of the Tigers' matchup with Notre Dame in Notre Dame Stadium on Nov. 5, 2022. 

Clemson's defensive line faces off against Notre Dame's special teams unit during the first half of the Tigers' matchup with Notre Dame in Notre Dame Stadium on Nov. 5, 2022. 

Students in line for gameday

It’s time to do something about student football tickets

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2022

With three more home games left in Clemson's record-breaking football season, it's no question that demand for student football tickets is high. GroupMe chats are filled with messages of folks buying and...

Accuracy in today’s like-and-share culture

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2022

Everyone knows how easy it is to jump on Instagram and share content, whether it's the darty you went to this weekend or the political cause you care about. But like how the images in your feed could be...

Clemson defender Adam Lundegard (3), forward Mohamed Seye (9) and midfielder Ousmane Sylla (10) standing for the alma mater after the Tigers fell to Wake Forest at Historic Riggs Field on Sept. 24. 

Clemson defender Adam Lundegard (3), forward Mohamed Seye (9) and midfielder Ousmane Sylla (10) standing for the alma mater after the Tigers fell to Wake Forest at Historic Riggs Field on Sept. 24. 

Clemson forward Mohamed Seye dribbles the ball against Wake Forest at Historic Riggs Field on Sept. 24, 2022.

Clemson forward Mohamed Seye dribbles the ball against Wake Forest at Historic Riggs Field on Sept. 24, 2022.

Have you read your local paper?

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2022

As we continue to experience the effects of the most unprecedented events of recent years, we regularly turn to a number of sources to wrap our heads around it all. Some of us might read The New York Times;...

Clemson men's soccer forward Mohamed Seye dribbles the ball against No. 1 Wake Forest at Historic Riggs Field on Sept. 24, 2022. 

Clemson men's soccer forward Mohamed Seye dribbles the ball against No. 1 Wake Forest at Historic Riggs Field on Sept. 24, 2022. 

Police: Shooting investigation at Baptist church

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2022

The Clemson Police Department is investigating a shooting Tuesday evening in the parking lot of the Golden View Baptist Church on 105 Church Street. Police responded to a 911 call at 6:46 p.m. to find...

A lower deck ticket for the upcoming Louisiana Tech game could cost over $100.

College is expensive, tickets shouldn’t be

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2022

If you're one of the thousands of students in a Clemson ticket exchange GroupMe, you've seen the asking prices for this year's home games skyrocket. Upper and lower deck tickets, sold by Clemson for $25...

A lower deck ticket for the upcoming Louisiana Tech game could cost over $100.

A lower deck ticket for the upcoming Louisiana Tech game could cost over $100.

7 Eleven closed after death investigation

Clemson student found dead at 7-Eleven

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief September 12, 2022

A Clemson University student was found dead at the 7-Eleven on Old Greenville Highway on Monday afternoon. The City of Clemson Police Department responded at 2:29 p.m. to a call of an unconscious person...

The best part of putting together a print edition is getting it in the hands of the Clemson community! Here, Sydney Ford and Dylan White are distributing copies of The Tiger's annual Best of Clemson issue out on Bowman Field.

The best part of putting together a print edition is getting it in the hands of the Clemson community! Here, Sydney Ford and Dylan White are distributing copies of The Tiger's annual Best of Clemson issue...

Breaking down the Student Government budget

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

The Clemson Undergraduate Student Government recently approved two annual budget bills, allocating over $143,000 to the body for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget includes $67,900 for internal student...

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College Republicans post may be free speech, University says

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2022

A controversial post by the Clemson College Republicans which has provoked massive student outcry may not be in violation of Title IX, according to Clemson University's Office of Access and Equity. "Our...

The award badge for SCPA

From the Editor’s Desk: your award-winning newspaper

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2022

The staff of South Carolina’s oldest college newspaper are now also the winners of nine awards from the South Carolina Press Association’s 2022 News Contest. The Tiger’s staff placed...

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Best of Clemson: From the Editor’s Desk

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief February 24, 2022

Dear Clemson,What is enclosed in this issue is a tradition that The Tiger brought back five short years ago. It is a highlight of Clemson’s finest places to savor and explore, as well as a recognition...

While the investigation is still on-going, police surrounded a vehicle that appeared to have gunshot markings with police tape.

While the investigation is still on-going, police surrounded a vehicle that appeared to have gunshot markings with police tape.

Students battle it out with light sabers on Bowman Field in the 2021 snowstorm.

Students battle it out with light sabers on Bowman Field in the 2021 snowstorm.

Students battle it out with light sabers on Bowman Field in the 2021 snowstorm.

Students battle it out with light sabers on Bowman Field in the 2021 snowstorm.

Resolutions

This year, be informed on what you care about

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief January 12, 2022

As the new year rolls around, so has the tradition of New Year’s resolutions. Around this time, about two weeks in, you might have pushed a few to the backburner. That’s okay, I’ll start...

Campus crime report: Winter break recap

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief January 12, 2022

The following are 35 arrests made by the Clemson University Police Department from Nov. 14, 2021 to Jan. 9, 2022. Over half, 18 arrests, involve drugs or alcohol. Further incidents that did not result...

The Pier is located to the southwest of campus in Oconee County, off of West Cherry Road.

The Pier is located to the southwest of campus in Oconee County, off of West Cherry Road.

A look at the flavor varieties offered by Grace Coffee Company

A look at the flavor varieties offered by Grace Coffee Company

Barista serving drinks at Grace Coffee Company

Barista serving drinks at Grace Coffee Company

A look at the flavor varieties offered by Grace Coffee Company

A look at the flavor varieties offered by Grace Coffee Company

Carson Rourke scooters across campus.

Carson Rourke scooters across campus.

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

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

Carson Rourke scooters across campus.

Carson Rourke scooters across campus.

The R-3 parking lot, where the incident was reported to occur, is located off of Perimeter Road on the west side of Memorial Stadium.

The R-3 parking lot, where the incident was reported to occur, is located off of Perimeter Road on the west side of Memorial Stadium.

Preceding Tiger Band's performance of the song that shakes the southland, Clemson's own male a capella group took a stab at it.

Preceding Tiger Band's performance of the song that shakes the southland, Clemson's own male a capella group took a stab at it.

Last year's Tigerama, its sixty-fifth year, saw an increased turnout since the last time it was held back in 2019.

Last year's Tigerama, its sixty-fifth year, saw an increased turnout since the last time it was held back in 2019.

Tommy Stuppi is a member of Blue Key, a premier honor society at Clemson.

Tommy Stuppi is a member of Blue Key, a premier honor society at Clemson.

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