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Ethan Silipo

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter

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Every year, Clemson burns a mock-up of Gamecock mascot Cocky ahead of its matchup with the Gamecocks.

Common ground: What Clemson and South Carolina fans can agree on

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter November 25, 2024

It is that time of year again. As the weather gets colder and Thanksgiving gets closer, families unite for a wholesome feast. And yet, in the season of togetherness and giving of thanks, the fierce...

Somewhere in the orange-infested crowd of Memorial Stadium each game day, there is an undercover South Carolina Gamecocks fan.

Hiding in plain sight: Clemson student speaks out as undercover Gamecock fan

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter November 25, 2024

In the wake of their annual matchup, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina terrorize each other in a surprisingly similar fashion: burning the other team's mascot. With their respective...

Antonio Williams (0) had career highs in receptions (13) and receiving yards (149) in the Tigers' win over Pittsburgh at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 16.

Paws up, paws down: ‘For those who can’t, I will’

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter November 17, 2024

On Saturday afternoon, the Clemson Tigers did just enough to hold off the Pittsburgh Panthers 24-20 at Acrisure Stadium. Clemson saw its 10-point halftime lead become a 3-point deficit with less than two...

Antonio Williams (0) has two touchdowns in the first half for Clemson, who leads Pitt 17-7 at the half.

Halftime musings: Tigers’ aerial assault leaves Pitt scrambling at the half

Ethan Silipo and Tyler Skorski November 16, 2024

In their last ACC matchup of the season, the Clemson Tigers (7-2, 6-1 ACC) lead the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2, 3-2 ACC) 17-7 at halftime. The Tigers have been successful through the air behind Cade Klubnik's...

There are many economic theories like the Law of Diminishing Returns that apply to college student's daily lives.

Silipo: Clemsonomics II

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter November 14, 2024

The law of diminishing returns is an economic theory that describes the limitations of the relationship between input and output. Often illustrated with the phrase "too many cooks in the kitchen," the...

Noa Vukadin and Maxwell Smith went to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to compete in the ITA sectionals last week.

Doubles dominance: Vukadin and Smith victorious at sectionals; conclude fall season

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter November 14, 2024

Last week, in the final event of the fall season, only two Tigers received invitations to play in the ITA Sectionals draw in Chapel Hill, North Carolina — Noa Vukadin and Maxwell Smith — and they were...

Matt and Nathan Pitts have been celebrating with each other on and off the court for decades.

Behind the ball: Matt & Nathan Pitts

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter October 24, 2024

As one of the premier athletic institutions in the nation, Clemson's recruitment process across programs is generally recognized as extensive, thorough and even global. While some programs reach across...

Vukadin’s Vengeance: Sweeping singles and doubles

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter October 24, 2024

Six months ago, The Tiger explored Clemson’s most promising athletes following their first year as a Tiger. Following his performance in this week's ITA Regionals event, one of the piece’s features,...

Hardly anyone was happier than Stewart Aronson this weekend: he won eight out of nine singles sets and four out of four doubles.

Undefeated: Stewart Aronson shows out at Mercer Invitational

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter October 9, 2024

A select few Clemson tennis players received invitations to the Mercer Gridiron Classic this weekend — an invitation Stewart Aronson and Nathan Pitts were determined to make the most of. Both players...

There are many economic theories like the Law of Diminishing Returns that apply to college student's daily lives.

Silipo: Exploring Clemsonomics

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter October 3, 2024

In economics, The Broken Window Theory describes a concept regarding the implications associated with acts of disorder and misbehavior. Developed by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George Kelling...

Hardly anyone was happier than Stewart Aronson this weekend: he won eight out of nine singles sets and four out of four doubles.

Acing Oklahoma: Smith headlines ITA All-American Championships

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter October 3, 2024

Last week, Clemson men’s tennis traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to compete in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Championship. Players Noa Vukadin and Maxwell Smith proved why they are...

Composed of over 300 members, "The Band that Shakes the Southland" makes it their mission to inspire spirit and provide entertainment for the Clemson community.

Marching to glory: How Clemson’s Tiger Band elevates the gameday experience

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter September 19, 2024

In Clemson, South Carolina, Saturdays are for football. But if you sit and really think about gameday, it's impossible not to hear a faint, harmonized cheer led by drums, trumpets, tubas and trombones....

In Athens, Georgia last weekend, Clemson players reached the finals in three of the four singles brackets, winning two at the Southern Intercollegiate Championship.

Court conquerors: Clemson earns 2 singles championships in first fall event

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter September 17, 2024

The Clemson men’s tennis team kicked off its fall campaign this weekend at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships in Athens, Georgia. Clemson players reached the finals in three of the four singles...

The future is bright for the men's tennis team after a decisive ACC tournament victory over Notre Dame on Friday.

It takes two: Clemson doubles team breaks top 5

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter September 5, 2024

Following the release of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's updated rankings last week, Clemson's Max Smith and Noa Vukadin soared from a No. 32 ranking in the spring to the No. 5 doubles team in...

The lot outside of the West End Zone entrance to the stadium is infamous for its gold-medal worthy tailgates.

Gold, silver, bronze, orange and purple: Clemson’s Olympic events

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter August 21, 2024

Just over a month ago, the Olympic torch was lit in Paris. This summer's games had it all — photo finishes, world records, Snoop Dogg and even questionable breakdancing. The conclusion of the Olympics...

Safety Khalil Barnes in action during the first spring practice of the season for the Clemson football team on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

Clemson’s freshest: Spotlighting this year’s top freshmen

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter April 25, 2024

Everyone loves watching their team win, and as far as winning goes, Clemson fans were spoiled this year. As the spring semester winds down, it’s time to reflect and appreciate the athletes and coaches...

The future is bright for the men's tennis team after a decisive ACC Tournament victory over Notre Dame on Friday.

Men’s tennis ends season with ACC tournament defeat

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter April 22, 2024

On Friday, the Clemson men's tennis team fell 4-1 to the No. 2 University of Virginia Cavaliers in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. The defeat was preceded by a momentous first-round victory over...

The men's tennis team now looks forward to the ACC Tournament, which begins on Wednesday, April 17, in Cary, North Carolina.

Men’s tennis ends regular season with a win; Prepare for ACC Tournament

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter April 16, 2024

On Saturday, the Clemson men's tennis team put a bow on their 2024 regular season with a 5-2 win over Virginia Tech. On Saturday's finale, dubbed "Senior Day," senior Ryuhei Azuma had an especially...

Max Smith was a crucial part of Clemson's performance over the weekend.

Clemson tennis splits weekend duel with ACC opponents

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter April 11, 2024

On its trip out of town this past weekend, the Clemson men's tennis team went 1-1 against ACC opponents, responding to a 4-1 loss to Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, with a comfortable 4-0 victory over...

All bets are off: NCAA takes stance against prop betting

All bets are off: NCAA takes stance against prop betting

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter April 4, 2024

Despite being the betting underdog in their three tournament wins thus far, the Clemson Tigers overcame the New Mexico Lobos, the Baylor Bears and the Arizona Wildcats en route to their first Elite Eight...

The team poses with its $2,500 reward after defeating Virginia to secure Clemson's second consecutive tournament championship.

Clemson pickleball posts tournament win, secures bid to nationals

Kelly Kaelblein and Ethan Silipo April 4, 2024

The Clemson pickleball club secured its second regional championship in two years and earned a bid for the 2024 collegiate national championship at the DUPR collegiate pickleball regional tournament in...

Chase Hunter, pictured warming up prior to Clemson's game against Miami last month, tried to resuscitate the score in the final minutes of play against Wake Forest but ultimately a slow first half proved too large a deficit to overcome.

Tigers’ final regular-season game thwarted by slow opening

Ethan Silipo, Contributor March 11, 2024

The Clemson Tigers fell to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 81-76 in their season finale on Saturday in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A win would have propelled the Tigers into the ACC Tournament with a...

The Thomas Bar, located on the third floor of The Shepherd Hotel, offers world-class cocktails, a relaxing atmosphere and a piece of Clemson history. Pictured on the backs of the bar chairs are buttons from authentic 1895 military uniforms as an homage to Clemson's history as a military school.

Best Hotel: The Shepherd

Ethan Silipo, Contributor March 7, 2024

The Shepherd Hotel has once again taken this year's crown for the best hotel in Clemson, earning back-to-back Best of Clemson honors despite opening only less than two years ago. The Shepherd is a 67-room...

Freshman Dani Davis scored the Tigers' first goal of the spring season; Clemson went on to shut out Georgia Southern 2-0 after a goal from fellow freshman Tatum Short.

Tigers secure first win in spring ball

Ethan Silipo, Contributor March 6, 2024

The Clemson women’s soccer team kicked off its spring season in style with a 2-0 win over the Georgia Southern Eagles on Saturday, March 2. Despite not having played a match in over three months, the...

Graduate guard Dayshanette Harris shoots a jumper during the Tigers' 56-50 loss to Miami.

Tigers suffer fifth straight loss this month

Ethan Silipo, Contributor February 27, 2024

The Clemson women’s basketball team has faced a harsh slate of conference play in February, recently topped off by back-to-back losses to Notre Dame last Friday and Miami on Sunday. In a tough road...

Graduate Kerri Thornton (23) celebrates with Shannon Brazier (24) and Regan Byrne (10) after scoring against Coastal Carolina for the second time on Saturday.

Clemson scores 16 in win over Coastal Carolina

Ethan Silipo, Contributor February 18, 2024

In just the second game at its newly constructed stadium, the Clemson women's lacrosse team took down in-state opponent Coastal Carolina by a score of 16-5. The Tigers, ranked 21st in the nation, now sit...

Clemson women's tennis player Cristina Mayorova rallies against Louisville on March 13, 2022.

The Tigers serve up a daily double, win back-to-back matches

Ethan Silipo, Contributor February 12, 2024

In a doubleheader on Saturday, the Clemson women's tennis team went 2-0, taking down the Georgia Southern Eagles, 6-1, and the College of Charleston Cougars, 5-1. For an overcast day at Duckworth Tennis...

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