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Senator Newell argues against SR3 to Senators Finney, Chiarovano, Levin, Timberlake and Norris during the Monday Senate meeting.

Senator Newell argues against SR3 to Senators Finney, Chiarovano, Levin, Timberlake and Norris during the Monday Senate meeting.

Marshmello performs at MidtownPhoto Credit David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief

[Photo] Music festivals in a pandemic

September 30, 2021

Marshmello performs at MidtownPhoto Credit David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief

A time-honored tradition has returned to Clemson's Bowman Field. The Homecoming float build, sponsored by Central Spirit, is one of the main attractions during Homecoming week.

[Photo] Homecoming is back!

September 30, 2021

A time-honored tradition has returned to Clemson's Bowman Field. The Homecoming float build, sponsored by Central Spirit, is one of the main attractions during Homecoming week.

Students work from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. for a week straight in their efforts to create the best homecoming display.

Students work from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. for a week straight in their efforts to create the best homecoming display.

Senator Finney, one of SR3's authors, is also the chair of the Transportation & Facilities committee of CUSG Senate.

[Photo] Controversial bill to recommend adding reserved student parking fails vote

September 30, 2021

Senator Finney, one of SR3's authors, is also the chair of the Transportation & Facilities committee of CUSG Senate.

Marshmello performs at Midtown
Photo Credit David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief

Marshmello performs at Midtown Photo Credit David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief

Marshmello performs at Midtown
Photo Credit David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief

Marshmello performs at Midtown Photo Credit David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief

Senator Finney, one of SR3's authors, is also the chair of the Transportation & Facilities committee of CUSG Senate.

Senator Finney, one of SR3's authors, is also the chair of the Transportation & Facilities committee of CUSG Senate.

Senator Newell argues against SR3 to Senators Finney, Chiarovano, Levin, Timberlake and Norris during the Monday Senate meeting.

Senator Newell argues against SR3 to Senators Finney, Chiarovano, Levin, Timberlake and Norris during the Monday Senate meeting.

Students work from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. for a week straight in their efforts to create the best homecoming display.

Students work from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. for a week straight in their efforts to create the best homecoming display.

A time-honored tradition has returned to Clemson's Bowman Field. The Homecoming float build, sponsored by Central Spirit, is one of the main attractions during Homecoming week.

A time-honored tradition has returned to Clemson's Bowman Field. The Homecoming float build, sponsored by Central Spirit, is one of the main attractions during Homecoming week.

"It's hard to go through hurricanes like this, but it's really hard to deal with the thought of leaving home...or home not being here anymore."

‘It came out of nowhere’: family of Clemson alumna speak on damage to their Cajun home from Hurricane Ida

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2021

Two weeks after Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana, a majority of residents in the county where the storm made landfall remain without power. Clemson alumna Grace Falgoust is...

COVID-19 cases continue to rise following the return to in-person instruction.

[Photo] Analysis: 1 in 25 students have tested positive for COVID since in-person instruction began

September 16, 2021

COVID-19 cases continue to rise following the return to in-person instruction.

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[Photo] Clemson ranks in the nation’s top universities

September 16, 2021

Old Main with lens flare

Clemson's First Friday Parade tradition returned this year without skipping a beat under the theme of "Stronger Together", acknowledging the collective need to beat COVID-19. Tiger Band and numerous other student organizations, groups and Clemson fanatics marched in the event on Friday evening.

Clemson's First Friday Parade tradition returned this year without skipping a beat under the theme of "Stronger Together", acknowledging the collective need to beat COVID-19. Tiger Band and numerous other...

Gregg Morton, president of the Clemson Alumni Association, drove an antique car down the parade route on Friday.

Gregg Morton, president of the Clemson Alumni Association, drove an antique car down the parade route on Friday.

The Clemson University Flying Tigers march during the First Friday Parade in full fatigues, honoring the university's history as a military school.

The Clemson University Flying Tigers march during the First Friday Parade in full fatigues, honoring the university's history as a military school.

Dr. Chris Miller, vice president of Student Affairs, smiled and cheered with the fans watching the parade.

Dr. Chris Miller, vice president of Student Affairs, smiled and cheered with the fans watching the parade.

Olivia Loynes, Clemson alumna and 2019 Miss Homecoming, finally gets her chance to ride in the First Friday Parade after winning the pageant two years ago.

Olivia Loynes, Clemson alumna and 2019 Miss Homecoming, finally gets her chance to ride in the First Friday Parade after winning the pageant two years ago.

From left to right, the 2021 pageant winners: Miss South Carolina Julia Herrin, Little Miss South Carolina Mills Sanders and Miss South Carolina Teen Dabria Aguilar.

From left to right, the 2021 pageant winners: Miss South Carolina Julia Herrin, Little Miss South Carolina Mills Sanders and Miss South Carolina Teen Dabria Aguilar.

From left to right: Mattie Lee, 2020 Miss Clemson University, and Ashley Jones, 2021 Miss Clemson University.

From left to right: Mattie Lee, 2020 Miss Clemson University, and Ashley Jones, 2021 Miss Clemson University.

A variety of student organizations, Greek communities and Clemson supporters marched in the parade Friday evening, most with identifying banners in hand.

A variety of student organizations, Greek communities and Clemson supporters marched in the parade Friday evening, most with identifying banners in hand.

Sigma Lambda Gamma is Clemson's newest multicultural Greek sorority, serving as a home for women from a diversity of backgrounds.

Sigma Lambda Gamma is Clemson's newest multicultural Greek sorority, serving as a home for women from a diversity of backgrounds.

Two friends in the Chi Omega sorority cheerfully pose among their other sisters during the parade.

Two friends in the Chi Omega sorority cheerfully pose among their other sisters during the parade.

Two members of Clemson's chapter of Alpha Delta Pi (ΑDPi) give a 👋 to the camera as they march.

Two members of Clemson's chapter of Alpha Delta Pi (ΑDPi) give a 👋 to the camera as they march.

A member of PRISM at Clemson — a program for the LGBTQ+ community organized by the Peace Church — marches during the parade.

A member of PRISM at Clemson — a program for the LGBTQ+ community organized by the Peace Church — marches during the parade.

A few four-legged friends joined the parade, supporting Clemson before tomorrow's game against South Carolina State.

A few four-legged friends joined the parade, supporting Clemson before tomorrow's game against South Carolina State.

The Kappa Delta (ΚΔ) sorority, along with numerous other Greek life chapters, came in full force to Friday's parade.

The Kappa Delta (ΚΔ) sorority, along with numerous other Greek life chapters, came in full force to Friday's parade.

The Dabolance, known for spreading the color orange all across the state of South Carolina, made an appearance Friday evening at the parade.

The Dabolance, known for spreading the color orange all across the state of South Carolina, made an appearance Friday evening at the parade.

Alejandro Mejia-Tejada, senior secondary education major, was this year's First Friday Parade director for Central Spirit.

Alejandro Mejia-Tejada, senior secondary education major, was this year's First Friday Parade director for Central Spirit.

A CATBus filled with presumably older alumni of the university made its way through the parade, carefully inching its way since it was an accordion bus.

A CATBus filled with presumably older alumni of the university made its way through the parade, carefully inching its way since it was an accordion bus.

Clemson students, alumni and families lined the sidewalk along Bowman Field and Highway 93 to watch the First Friday Parade.

Clemson students, alumni and families lined the sidewalk along Bowman Field and Highway 93 to watch the First Friday Parade.

Cadets Ethan Maranto, junior criminal justice major, and Jacob Kenfield, senior management major, marched with Clemson's "Fightin' Tiger Battalion" of the Army ROTC.

Cadets Ethan Maranto, junior criminal justice major, and Jacob Kenfield, senior management major, marched with Clemson's "Fightin' Tiger Battalion" of the Army ROTC.

Shreya Thammana, junior copy editor for The Tiger, leans out of the car for the Indian Cultural Association to make the shot.

Shreya Thammana, junior copy editor for The Tiger, leans out of the car for the Indian Cultural Association to make the shot.

Panda Express and Twisted Taco reopen after temporary closure

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief September 2, 2021

Clemson Dining has begun to reopen locations across campus that closed for unknown reasons at the beginning of the semester, including Panda Express and Twisted Taco. Panda Express reopened on Monday,...

A preview of a finished unit was sent to residents after the first construction delay.

Students displaced to hotel after construction delays on townhomes

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief September 2, 2021

170 residents of a new student housing development on Old Greenville Highway remain unable to move-in after weeks of construction delays. Supply-chain bottlenecks, labor shortages and a holdup in...

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From the Editor’s Desk: Congratulations to The Tiger’s Class of 2021!

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2021

To The Tiger's Class of 2021... In what has been arguably the most unthinkable year and a half of our lives to date, you – the graduating class of 2021 – have persevered. Not only have you...

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Fully vaccinated individuals not required to quarantine after COVID exposure

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2021

Clemson University students and staff who are fully vaccinated and asymptomatic will no longer be required to quarantine if exposed to COVID-19, according to an email sent by Student Affairs on Wednesday....

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Clemson students, staff will not be required to receive COVID vaccine to return to campus in fall

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2021

Students, faculty and staff of Clemson University will not be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine before being permitted to return to campus this fall, according to an email sent by Provost Robert Jones...

Graham Allen speaks at a panel with Tomi Lahren and Brandon Tatum during the Back the Blue rally.

Graham Allen speaks at a panel with Tomi Lahren and Brandon Tatum during the Back the Blue rally.

Graham Allen speaks at a panel with Tomi Lahren and Brandon Tatum during the Back the Blue rally.

[Photo] Conservative commentators support police at ‘Back the Blue’ rally amid student outcry

April 9, 2021

Graham Allen speaks at a panel with Tomi Lahren and Brandon Tatum during the Back the Blue rally.

Graham Allen speaks at a panel with Tomi Lahren and Brandon Tatum during the Back the Blue rally.

Conservative commentators support police at ‘Back the Blue’ rally amid student outcry

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2021

Three political commentators including FOX Nation host Tomi Lahren spoke at Littlejohn Coliseum on Thursday in support of police officers nationwide while protesters outside discussed her presence on campus...

Sikes Hall, the principal administration building at Clemson University, viewed from the new Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business.

Sikes Hall, the principal administration building at Clemson University, viewed from the new Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business.

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