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Emma Vick

Emma Vick, Asst. News Editor

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The High-Rise Renovation Project includes the renovations of Byrnes Hall, Manning Hall and Lever Hall.

A look at Clemson’s ongoing construction projects

Emma Vick, Asst. News Editor September 5, 2024

The 2024 fall semester is in full swing, and Clemson’s campus is buzzing with both students and several on-campus construction projects that are either just beginning or putting on the finishing touches. Construction...

Artificial intelligence is on the rise, according to Clemson CCIT.

CCIT creates policy and resources for AI use

Emma Vick, Asst. News Editor April 25, 2024

Clemson Computing & Information Technology has established guidelines and resources for AI usage for Clemson students, researchers, employees and community members as a reminder to students to protect...

Blue Heron is located in downtown Pendleton.

Best First Date: Blue Heron

Emma Vick, News Editor March 7, 2024

Since 2002, Blue Heron has been a staple in the Clemson area and serves members of the Upstate with excellent fine dining and service. With unparalleled dining options and a welcoming interior dining experience,...

Clemson Music Fest is set to take place on April 19 and 20.

Full lineup announced for inaugural Clemson Music Fest

Emma Vick, News Editor March 1, 2024
The full lineup for the inaugural Clemson Music Fest has been announced.
Clemson has welcomed popular artists before, including Waka Flocka Flame in 2023 and Sean Kingston in 2022.

T-Pain, Mt. Joy and Two Friends to headline inaugural Clemson Music Fest

Emma Vick, News Editor February 19, 2024
Clemson will host an inaugural Clemson Music Fest in April and will welcome several popular artists.
Clemson has previously hosted artists like Sean Kingston for concerts.

Clemson to host on-campus music festival this semester

Emma Vick, News Editor February 15, 2024
Clemson University is set to host its first-ever Clemson Music Fest in April 2024, with artists set to be announced on Feb. 19.
Twenty-two buildings on campus now have a ONEbox kit in case of an emergency.

Clemson plans to expand overdose prevention kits amid fentanyl crisis

Emma Vick, News Editor February 8, 2024
Clemson University is planning to add even more fentanyl overdose kits amid the national crisis after initially adding some to 22 buildings across campus in January.

The evolution of Clemson’s Deep Orange program

Emma Vick, News Editor February 8, 2024

To expedite the delivery of supplies and gather data in real time for responders combating natural emergency disasters, students at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research in...

Tiger Briefs: Jan. 25

Emma Vick, News Editor January 25, 2024

Spring Career Fair to take place Feb. 6-8 At Littlejohn Coliseum, the spring Career Fair will take place with over 350 employers attending to speak with students on Feb. 6-8. The Career Fair is open...

Clemson's Brook T. Smith Launchpad is now open to all students and faculty.

Clemson University opens new entrepreneurial launchpad downtown

Emma Vick, News Editor January 25, 2024

The Brook T. Smith Launchpad, Clemson’s entrepreneurial hub, opened its doors to all University students, staff and faculty on Jan. 18. The Launchpad will host various events throughout the year,...

Tiger Briefs

Emma Vick, News Editor January 10, 2024

Clemson Alumni Association to host Ring Week Jan. 23-25 The Clemson Alumni Association will be hosting the Spring 2024 Ring Week from Jan. 23-25 at the Clemson Alumni Center. Both undergraduate and...

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Tiger Briefs: Nov. 30

Emma Vick, News Editor November 30, 2023

Student body president and vice president and Senate campaigning seasons to start soon If any students are interested in running for an executive or legislative position on the Clemson Undergraduate...

Here are some of the most "viral" gift ideas for the 2023 holiday season

Student-run businesses Paw Packages and Study Baskets gain traction in Clemson

Emma Vick, News Editor November 30, 2023

A new elective entrepreneurship class has empowered Clemson students to start their own businesses to fulfill local needs while turning a profit. Last spring, the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of...

The Bryan Mall Renovation Project includes all three high rises being renovated before 2026.

Clemson Housing and Dining announces housing and green space updates

Emma Vick, News Editor November 30, 2023

Clemson Home embarked on a multi-year Bryan Mall Renovation Project in 2023, starting with Byrnes Hall this past summer. Roughly six months after the Brynes Hall construction began, Manning Hall is set...

President Jim Clements spoke with FIRST students during a Tiger Tips meeting in October.

Clemson FIRST celebrates National First-Generation Student Week

Emma Vick, News Editor November 9, 2023

The Clemson FIRST Generation Success Program is celebrating the national First-Generation Student Week from Monday through Friday by hosting several events for first-generation students to participate...

Professor Tasha Goodrich (right) and Taylor Freeman, a ClemsonLIFE student, practice ASL skills in class.

American Sign Language now offered to ClemsonLIFE students

Emma Vick, News Editor November 9, 2023

Correction: An earlier version of this article said that ClemsonLIFE students "sang" the national anthem instead of "performed." The earlier version also said Olivia Keubler is a volunteer instead of an...

Tiger Briefs

Emma Vick, News Editor November 9, 2023

Miss Clemson University 2024 nominations close on Nov. 20 This year’s Miss Clemson University Pageant will be held on Feb. 17, 2024, at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. The pageant is a...

All four Greek councils collaborated to plan the 5K fundraising event.

Clemson Greek organizations to raise money at 5k run for Live Like Lou Foundation

Emma Vick, News Editor November 9, 2023

Coming up on Sunday, Nov. 12, the Cross Council 5K will take place to raise money for the Live Like Lou Foundation, which supports families affected by Lou Gehrig’s disease, funds ALS research and honors...

A novel opioid alternative, NKTR-181, offers more pain relief with less risk of addiction

Tiger Briefs: Oct. 26

Emma Vick, News Editor October 26, 2023

CUPD to join forces with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28 On Oct. 28, the Clemson University Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will set up an area for students...

Last academic year, chapter members spent 72,479 hours performing community service, and $1,123,199.08 was raised for chapter philanthropies.

Greek life at Clemson is growing: Here’s why

Emma Vick and Juliana Coates October 26, 2023

In the last five years, student membership in Clemson Greek Life has been at an all-time high, increasing 35.7% since 2018, with 58.4% of members coming from out-of-state. These percentages were just announced...

The Samuel J. Cadden Chapel, will be open from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. from Oct. 9-13 as a trial run to see if there is enough student interest.

Tiger Briefs

Emma Vick October 5, 2023

Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 5-6 On Oct. 5-6, the board of trustees is having their regularly scheduled quarterly fall meeting, where they will be discussing educational policy, student affairs,...

Feed & Seed’s Food Innovation Hub is located at Judson Mill in Greenville, SC.

Clemson unites with Feed & Seed for student volunteering opportunities

Emma Vick, News Editor September 21, 2023

Clemson students are participating in a volunteer effort with Feed & Seed Co. to help produce affordable food for families in the upstate throughout the fall semester. Through networks, programs...

The 2023 Summit will specifically focus on measuring progress and driving change as many organizations near their 2025 sustainability goals.

Sonoco FRESH launches sustainability campaign

Emma Vick, News Editor September 21, 2023

The FRESH Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit was held on Sept. 18-19 at the Clemson Madren Center to promote sustainable practices on Clemson’s campus. The event had over 20 sponsoring companies...

Tiger Briefs: Sept. 21

Emma Vick, News Editor September 21, 2023

U-NITES! to host Jeopardy game on Thursday The U-NITES! team will be collaborating with the Black Graduate Student Association to present Jeopardy from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday at the Barnes Center, with...

The Mothers Against Drunk Driving event will take place in the Carillon Gardens.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is coming to Clemson

Emma Vick, News Editor September 21, 2023

Mothers Against Drunk Driving will be coming to Clemson on Sept. 30 to host an upstate community-wide event to promote awareness about drunk driving. Walk Like MADD is MADD’s signature fundraising...

Parking near the Snow Fitness Complex is now only available for CU permit holders.

Snow Fitness Complex parking limited to Clemson permits

Emma Vick and Corey Glenn September 7, 2023

The Snow Family Outdoor Fitness and Wellness Complex now only allows for vehicles with a university permit to park on-site near Snow Fitness Complex and the Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Education Center. Any...

Transferring can be intimidating, but hopefully a little less so with the tips below. Pictured: the Tiger cubs waving at the First Friday parade, a beloved Clemson tradition.

Tiger Briefs

Emma Vick, News Editor September 7, 2023

Itsurweiner basement opens Sept. 7 On Sept. 7, the Itsurweiner basement will open in downtown Clemson for the first time. The owner has been working on a new bar located below Itsurweiner. Complete...

This year, students will be commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Clemson historical study abroad trip to commemorate 80-year anniversary of D-Day

Emma Vick, News Editor August 23, 2023

In May 2024, Clemson students will travel to London, Paris and Normandy to revisit the journey of the American soldiers who fought in World War II while commemorating the 80-year anniversary of D-Day....

Emma Vick is entering her third semester as The Tiger's News Editor in the fall of 2023. 

Letter from your News Editor

Emma Vick, News Editor July 6, 2023

As I am about to begin my third semester as News Editor, I am beyond excited to see where The Tiger, our growing staff and the new freshmen class go over the next year. Looking back, I am forever grateful...

The Clemson community could participate in face painting, purchase food and desserts and play outside during Kappa Karnival. 

Kappa Karnival raises money for JED and Operation Red Wings Foundation

Emma Vick, News Editor April 16, 2023

Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Kappa Alpha collaborated to host the second annual Kappa Karnival event to raise money for the JED Foundation and the Operation Red Wings Foundation. After raising around $20,000...

Schilletter replaces ‘Tendy Tuesday’ with ‘Thoughtful Tuesday’

Emma Vick, Shit Editor March 30, 2023

Clemson Dining announced this week that Tendy Tuesday will no longer exist in the Schilletter Dining Hall starting next week. Instead, it will be replaced by Thoughtful Tuesday with an additional...

Cooper Library scheduled to resume old hours after spring break

Emma Vick, News Editor March 9, 2023

During the Feb. 27 Clemson Undergraduate Student Government meeting, it was confirmed that Cooper Library's normal hours of 7 a.m. until 2 a.m. will resume after spring break on March 27. Due to flooding...

A previous capital improvement project in 2016 funded for the tiger statues in front of Memorial Stadium.

Student Senate approves four capital improvement projects

Emma Vick, News Editor March 9, 2023

The Student Senate recently approved four capital improvement projects, including a $50,000 feasibility study to an outside vendor for a new statue, an art piece, a community garden and a bus stop shelter.This...

2023 Collegiate Meeting and Awards hosted at Clemson

Emma Vick, News Editor March 9, 2023

On March 31, Clemson will host the 2023 Collegiate Meeting and Awards in the Hendrix Student Center from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with open invitations to all collegiate journalism programs in South Carolina....

Douthit Hills East is an on-campus living community for first-year students.

Inflation rises for students’ next academic year

Emma Vick, News Editor March 9, 2023

During the Feb. 13 Clemson Undergraduate Student Government meeting, it was discussed that the inflation percentages for Clemson Housing and Dining Services had been changed to account for the next academic...

“Originally known as the Textile Building, Sirrine Hall was constructed from 1937 to 1938 for the textile education department,” reads Sirrine Hall’s historical marker.

Clemson’s architecture: From the past and into the future

Emma Vick, News Editor March 8, 2023

What makes Clemson’s campus so unique? It can be argued that the building architecture is a large reason that Clemson’s campus is a historic preservation in the mountains. The time span of...

Hair South Inc. exterior on College Avenue. 

Best Hair Salon: Hair South

Emma Vick, News Editor February 23, 2023

Right in the heart of downtown Clemson, Hair South strives to be not only a hair salon, but a community to its customers and staff to deliver the best hair care service possible. Stop in if you're taking...

A rendering of the new Alumni and Visitors center is presented.

Clemson to build new alumni and visitors center

Emma Vick, News Editor February 9, 2023

The University broke ground on the construction of its new Alumni and Visitors Center on Feb. 1. Construction on the approximately 100,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to be completed in fall 2024.“The...

Deep Orange 11, the University's Department of Automotive Engineering, is an autonomous vehicle that represents Clemson's future goals in sustainability. 

Clemson introduces new School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

Emma Vick, News Editor February 9, 2023

On Jan. 23, the University announced its decision to form a new school that brings together mechanical and automotive engineering. The new School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering combines...

This year’s 12 hour Dance Marathon will be held on Feb. 25 2023 in Fike from 10am to 10 pm. 

Clemson Miracle to host dance marathon

Emma Vick, News Editor February 9, 2023

This year’s 12-hour Dance Marathon will be held on Feb. 25, 2023, in Fike from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. It will be an event full of live music, performances, free food, Miracle Family stories and dance...

"Call My Name, Clemson" is set to debut on Jan. 28, in honor of the 60th anniversary of integration at the University.

‘Call My Name, Clemson’ set to debut in theatre

Emma Vick, News Editor January 26, 2023

A staged reading of three vignettes is set to debut in the Bellamy Theatre at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, based on the groundbreaking research by Calhoun Lemon Professor of Literature Rhondda...

Scientists are working to create a type of peanut which is less likely to cause an allergic reaction.

Clemson unites with FFAR to tackle peanut allergies

Emma Vick, News Editor January 26, 2023

The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research is uniting with Clemson to experiment with breeding peanuts that are less allergenic by reducing the amount of common allergy-causing proteins and increasing...

Student scans mobile ID to enter Cooper Library

Clemson to install classroom scanners

Emma Vick, News Editor January 26, 2023

The Classroom Access Control Project, a new plan starting to get implemented around campus, has been led by both the Academics Affairs and Public Safety divisions of Clemson University in an effort to...

A new monument for Abraham “Abe” Wolfe Davidson was recently placed in front of Old Main to honor his accomplishments.

New monument placed for Abe Davidson

Emma Vick, News Editor January 26, 2023

A new monument for Abraham “Abe” Wolfe Davidson was recently placed in front of Tillman to honor his accomplishments. Davidson had a long affiliation with Clemson University where he enrolled...

Clemson celeberates its 60th year of integration

Emma Vick, News Editor January 26, 2023

On Jan. 28, 2023, Clemson will celebrate 60 years since Harvey Gantt enrolled at the University and became the first Black student. The University is inviting all students to commemorate this occasion...

Mark and Katheryn Richardson donate $10 million to Clemson scholarship funds for students. 

Richardsons’ four million scholarship challenge

Emma Vick, News Editor November 17, 2022

Mark Richardson ‘83, along with his wife Kathryn Richardson, announced their gift of $10 million to support scholarships for Clemson students.The Richardson are “particularly passionate...

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