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![Clemson wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. goes through drills during spring practice on March 1.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DSC_2996-2-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Bryant Wesco Jr. ready for showdown with NC State
Jose Zarraluqui, Senior Reporter
• September 20, 2024
![Clemson Students protesting for pro-Palestine outside of Sikes Hall.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sikes_sitin-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Sikes Hall sit-in: Clemson students join pro-Palestine protests
Alexis Nigro, Senior Reporter
• May 7, 2024
![Clemson wide receiver Blackmon Huckabee Jr. speaks with The Tiger at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex after practice on March 1, 2024.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/329A6782-1200x800.jpg)
Clemson WR picks up microphone after near leg amputation
Justin Robertson, Senior Reporter
• April 9, 2024
![Clemson wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. goes through drills during spring practice on March 1, 2024.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC_2996-2-1200x800.jpg)
5 storylines to follow in Clemson’s spring game
Justin Robertson, Senior Reporter
• April 4, 2024
![Swinney, pictured at a press conference the day after his chat with the infamous Tyler from Spartanburg, said, "I had some idiot go Old Testament on me, and he got an Old Testament response. Y'all print that one."](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_6474-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Swinney to hire Tyler from Spartanburg as motivational speaker
graciegirl1307, Balls Editor
• April 1, 2024
![Established in 1970, Charles and Al's has been cutting hair in the Clemson area for decades.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_1020-1200x900.jpg)
[Photo] Best Barber: Charles & Al’s
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• March 7, 2024
![The Clemson vs. Notre Dame matchup was full of exciting moments, capped off by sophomore safety Kylon Griffin's (18) interception with under two minutes on the clock.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/5l3a2207_Ashleigh-Snyder-1200x800.jpg)
Best Sporting Moment: Clemson defeats Notre Dame in Death Valley
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• March 7, 2024
![Quarterback Cade Klubnik hands the ball off to running back Phil Mafah during the first spring practice of the season for the Clemson football team on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/53-IMG_9363-1200x800.jpg)
Gallery: Clemson football spring practice day 1
Toby Corriston and Justin Robertson
• February 29, 2024
![Clemson mid-year enrollee wide receiver Bryant Wesco goes through drills during spring practice on Feb. 28, 2024.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC_2353-1200x800.jpg)
Observations from day 1 of Clemson spring practice
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• February 28, 2024
![Clemson defensive tackle Demonte Capehart had his best season on the field in 2023, finishing with 15 total tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/5l3a1476_Ashleigh-Snyder-1200x829.jpg)
Capehart back with Clemson’s team after charges dismissed
Justin Robertson and Associate Edtior
• February 28, 2024
![Clemson head coach Brad Brownell and the Tigers will look to avoid losing their fourth straight game they host the Seminoles on Wednesday. ](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/c141f0ce30d9bf0b7774b843540b5381-1200x800.jpg)
Brownell leaning toward court storming ‘not being a good idea’
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• February 25, 2024
![Clemson guard Joseph Girard III dribbles into the paint in the Tigers' game against Florida State in Littlejohn Coliseum on Feb. 24, 2024.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Stehn-3656-1200x879.jpg)
Clemson backcourt leads Tigers past Seminoles
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• February 25, 2024
![Clemson wide receiver Noble Johnson goes through drills during practice on March 7, 2023.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC08392-1.jpg)
Clemson WR arrested for reckless driving, hospitalized for injuries
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• February 24, 2024
![Defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (33) and running back Will Shipley (1) will head to Indianapolis next week in hopes of impressing NFL scouts.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/5L3A4637-1200x800.jpg)
6 Tigers invited to 2024 NFL combine
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• February 22, 2024
![Clemson defensive tackle Demonte Capehart had his best season on the field in 2023, finishing with 15 total tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/5l3a1476_Ashleigh-Snyder-1200x829.jpg)
Why CUPD arrested Clemson football DT DeMonte Capehart
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• February 16, 2024
![Clemson head coach Erik Bakich is entering his second season leading the Tigers after spending time at Michigan and Maryland.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_0665-2-1200x900.jpg)
[Photo] Bakich, Clemson baseball eager to return to Omaha
Jose Zarraluqui, Senior Reporter
• February 16, 2024
![Clemson defensive tackle Demonte Capehart had his best season on the field in 2023, finishing with 15 total tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/5l3a1476_Ashleigh-Snyder-1200x829.jpg)
Clemson DT arrested for gun charge, suspended from team activities
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• February 15, 2024
![Clemson wide receiver Adam Randall catches a pass against North Carolina in Memorial Stadium on Nov. 18, 2023.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/5l3a2671_Ashleigh-Snyder-1200x800.jpg)
5 burning questions for Clemson ahead of spring ball
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• February 8, 2024
![The Clemson gymnastics team couldn't do enough in the third rotation on Friday and fell to NC State in Littlejohn Coliseum.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC_8682-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Clemson gymnastics falls to NC State
Olivia Redix, Senior Reporter
• February 5, 2024
![Clemson offensive line coach Matt Luke takes the practice field at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex on Dec. 12, 2023.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC_6883-1200x883.jpg)
[Photo] Matt Luke makes waves on recruiting trail, picks up 2 commitments
Angelo Feliberty, Senior Reporter
• February 1, 2024
![New offensive line coach Matt Luke pictured guiding his unit at a practice in December.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/yM57m3HETjeMNCNusteuo23JtOv7w22fRNLOqGgH-1200x800.jpg)
Matt Luke already paying dividends for the Tigers
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• January 25, 2024
![Chief of Police Jorge Campos said last year that fake IDs are a “prolific” problem in Clemson.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/329a1926-1200x843.jpg)
Clemson PD receives funding for fake ID scanners
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• January 25, 2024
![When The Tiger arrived to the scene at 10:55 p.m. on Monday, there were several police officers present, entering and exiting the residence.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0617-e1705380285340-1200x848.jpg)
Clemson PD responds to ‘gunshots off-campus’
Justin Robertson and Blake Mauro
• January 15, 2024
![Head coach Dabo Swinney smiles and talks with ESPN after winning the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 29, 2023.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/wHGGPaUP5aUFnHoXRH9TBCf0nfBivnAv5clEw4pN-1200x857.jpg)
Will Dabo Swinney leave Clemson for Alabama?
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• January 11, 2024
![The Tigers have faced many trials this season but still managed to pull off their 13th consecutive nine-win season — the only other DI program to do so being Alabama.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RY7MygXB08HUPmNzHQhibSfMJAl8j6zUSUQixsjJ-1200x857.jpg)
Paws up, paws down: Clemson’s 2023 season
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• January 10, 2024
![A new ice cream store is coming to downtown Clemson. Handel's offers over 100 different ice cream flavors, as well as sorbets and other frozen treats.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_7496-1200x800.jpg)
‘The Chick-fil-A of ice cream’: Clemson to welcome new ice cream franchise
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• January 10, 2024
![Clemson running back Phil Mafah scored four touchdowns against Kentucky in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 29, 2023.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_5585-1200x800.jpg)
Mafah, Clemson defeat Kentucky to win Gator Bowl in late-game thriller
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• December 29, 2023
![Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik throws a pass against Kentucky in the first half of the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on Friday, Dec. 29.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_5052-1200x800.jpg)
Halftime musings: Clemson trails Kentucky in Gator Bowl
Grace O'Donnell, Justin Robertson, and Kelly Kaelblein
• December 29, 2023
![Multiple first responders, including fire department members and police, responded to the collision on Tuesday night.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC_7089-1200x800.jpg)
Train hits car stuck on tracks outside Clemson student living complexes
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• December 12, 2023
![Clemson forward Alex Meinhard sets up for pass against Notre Dame in the 2023 National Championship game. Meinhard finished the game with one assist and helped the Tigers defeat the Irish 2-1 to win Clemson's second national championship in three years.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_1747-1200x800.jpeg)
Clemson United wins 2nd national title in 3 years after topping Notre Dame
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• December 11, 2023
![Clemson center PJ Hall shoots a shot from beyond the arc during the Tigers' game against South Carolina in Littlejohn Coliseum on Dec. 6, 2023.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MBball-vs-UofSC_Ashleigh-Snyder5-1200x882.jpeg)
Clemson overcomes double-digit deficit to defeat South Carolina
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• December 6, 2023
![Clemson last played in the Gator Bowl to end the 2008-2009 season.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/5l3a3826_Ashleigh-Snyder-1200x800.jpg)
Clemson to play Kentucky in Gator Bowl
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• December 4, 2023
![Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney announced on Thursday that the Tigers will not return two assistant coaches next season.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ashleigh-Snyder-1372-pregame-1200x800.jpg)
Swinney parts ways with 2 assistant coaches
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• December 1, 2023
![Clemson center Will Putnam (56) has played South Carolina three times in his career since he arrived at Clemson in 2019.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5l3a2375_Ashleigh-Snyder-1200x800.jpg)
Clemson’s players eager to ‘set the record straight’ in Palmetto Bowl
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• November 23, 2023
![Mafah is ready for an opportunity to stay hot this weekend against Georgia Tech following his stellar performance against Notre Dame.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PmK4go03fFYmJB1t5M5p6wjnFSAi2N1hNOvd0mPQ-1200x800.jpg)
Swinney: Mafah will have ‘chance to stay hot’
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• November 9, 2023
![Former Clemson football player, now country music star, Lee Brice worked the Bojangles' drive-thru in Pendleton on Nov. 3.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_6528-1200x800.jpg)
Former Clemson long snapper turns country music star
Blake Mauro and Justin Robertson
• November 9, 2023
![Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. picks off Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman for a 28-yard pick six, giving the Tigers a commanding 24-6 lead over Notre Dame in the first half.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ashleigh-Snyder-Q2-1716-1200x800.jpg)
Clemson holds off Notre Dame comeback, upsets Irish at home
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• November 4, 2023
![Clemson running back Phil Mafah scored a 41-yard touchdown in the first quarter on Saturday to give the Tigers a 7-3 lead over Notre Dame.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Ashleigh-Snyder-Q1-1521-1200x800.jpg)
Halftime musings: Clemson up big vs. Notre Dame
Griffin Barfield and Justin Robertson
• November 4, 2023
![Clemson center PJ Hall dunks the ball in the first half of the Tigers' exhibition game versus Newberry in Littlejohn Coliseum on Nov. 1, 2023.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MG_9163_Toby-1200x800.jpg)
Clemson smokes Newberry in exhibition game
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• November 1, 2023
![Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and the Tigers had their first spring practice session of 2023 on Monday, March 6. ](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/74fb30ee4f5e57df37f94884ca922332-1-1200x800.jpg)
‘You can apply for the job’: Swinney goes nuclear on critical fan
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• October 30, 2023
![Through seven weeks, Clemson leads the country in lost fumbles with 10.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/nJFXkZLsq0VcXNlalWdzueSQTShEg4yxWXs1vfrs-1200x800.jpg)
Turnovers are the name of the game for Clemson
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• October 26, 2023
![No one fake ID is alike: they vary by state, quality and identifying information.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-25-at-12.30.35-AM.png)
Clemson Police Chief proposes new scanner system to combat fake IDs
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• October 26, 2023
![Clemson lost a third ACC game on Saturday when it fell to Miami in double overtime.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image_50460161-1200x801.jpg)
Meltdown in Miami: Tigers collapse and fall to Hurricanes in overtime
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• October 22, 2023
![Clemson gymnastics head coach Amy Smith talks with her team during practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 17, 2023.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_6344-1200x800.jpg)
‘We’re getting chills’: Clemson gymnastics gears up for inaugural season
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• October 18, 2023
![The Take Back Pride march occurs every year on National Coming Out Day, and the latest one was centered on the recent controversy concerning Clemson’s decision to remove free menstrual products from the men’s bathroom in Copper Library.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_5349-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Clemson students hold Take Back Pride march after tampons removed from men’s bathrooms
Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief
• October 14, 2023
![Clemson guard Alex Hemenway shoots a layup during practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2023.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_5902-1200x800.jpg)
Gallery: Clemson basketball holds open practice
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• October 12, 2023
![Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney walks around the field during practice on Aug. 10, 2023.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_0386-1200x801.jpg)
Swinney dishes on ‘Best Is The Standard’ slogan
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• October 5, 2023
![Clemson will host No. 4 Florida State in Memorial Stadium at noon on Saturday, Sept. 23.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/D882F22A-E0F7-40C3-8252-B976EBCE8DF9.jpg)
Behind enemy bylines: Clemson vs. Florida State
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• September 22, 2023
![Through three games, Robert Gunn III has gone 1 for 4 on field goal attempts and 14 for 15 on extra point attempts.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_3451-1200x800.jpg)
Clemson making change at kicker amid Gunn’s struggles
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• September 19, 2023
![Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins recorded a 36-yard pick-six on FAU's first offensive drive of the game. The interception gave the Tigers an early 7-0 lead and marked Wiggins' second career pick-six, the first of which was a 98-yard return against North Carolina in the 2022 ACC Championship game.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_3089-e1694913542391-1200x839.jpg)
Dominant first half lifts Clemson past FAU
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• September 16, 2023
![Clemson true freshman wide receiver Tyler Brown (6) recorded his first career touchdown on Saturday, connecting with Cade Klubnik on a 30-yard score.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_3392-1200x800.jpg)
Halftime musings: Clemson leads FAU 34-0
Blake Mauro and Justin Robertson
• September 16, 2023
![Clemson will hold its 67th Tigerama pep rally on Oct. 6. This year's theme is "Beyond the Paw."](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TIGERAMA2019-252-1200x801.jpg)
Waka Flocka Flame to play at Clemson’s Tigerama pep rally
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• September 11, 2023
![Clemson has been a long-standing feature of the ACC, but questions over realignment have raised concerns for all of the Power Five conferences as the landscape of college football changes.](https://thetigercu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_5798-1200x800.jpg)
How ACC expansion will affect Clemson’s student-athletes
Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
• September 7, 2023
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