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Clemson wide receiver Blackmon Huckabee Jr. speaks with The Tiger at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex after practice on March 1, 2024.

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.

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. Yall print that one.

[Photo] Swinney to hire Tyler from Spartanburg as motivational speaker

graciegirl1307, Balls Editor
April 1, 2024
Clemson University filed a 28-page lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference on Tuesday, throwing another wrench in conference realignment talks.

Clemson files lawsuit against ACC over ‘exorbitant’ exit fees, grant of rights

Justin Robertson
March 19, 2024
Established in 1970, Charles and Als has been cutting hair in the Clemson area for decades.

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 Griffins (18) interception with under two minutes on the clock.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

[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.

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.

5 burning questions for Clemson ahead of spring ball

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
February 8, 2024
The Clemson gymnastics team couldnt do enough in the third rotation on Friday and fell to NC State in Littlejohn Coliseum.

[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.

[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.

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.

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.

Clemson PD responds to ‘gunshots off-campus’

Justin Robertson and Blake Mauro
January 16, 2024
Head coach Dabo Swinney smiles and talks with ESPN after winning the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 29, 2023.

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.

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. Handels offers over 100 different ice cream flavors, as well as sorbets and other frozen treats.

‘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.

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.

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.

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 Clemsons second national championship in three years.

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.

Clemson overcomes double-digit deficit to defeat South Carolina

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
December 7, 2023
Clemson last played in the Gator Bowl to end the 2008-2009 season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

‘We’re getting chills’: Clemson gymnastics gears up for inaugural season

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
October 18, 2023
The inaugural Clemson gymnastics team practices in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 17, 2023. The Tigers have their first competition on Friday, Jan. 12, 2023.

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The inaugural Clemson gymnastics team practices in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 17, 2023. The Tigers have their first competition on Friday, Jan. 12, 2023.

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The inaugural Clemson gymnastics team practices in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 17, 2023. The Tigers have their first competition on Friday, Jan. 12, 2023.

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The inaugural Clemson gymnastics team practices in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 17, 2023. The Tigers have their first competition on Friday, Jan. 12, 2023.

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Clemson gymnastics head coach Amy Smith talks with her team during practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 17, 2023.

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The inaugural Clemson gymnastics team practices in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 17, 2023. The Tigers have their first competition on Friday, Jan. 12, 2023.

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The inaugural Clemson gymnastics team practices in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 17, 2023. The Tigers have their first competition on Friday, Jan. 12, 2023.

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The inaugural Clemson gymnastics team practices in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 17, 2023. The Tigers have their first competition on Friday, Jan. 12, 2023.

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The inaugural Clemson gymnastics team practices in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 17, 2023. The Tigers have their first competition on Friday, Jan. 12, 2023.

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One poster includes an image of Nikki Haley that suggested she is the puppetmaster of Clemson leaders.

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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.

[Photo] Clemson students hold Take Back Pride march after tampons removed from men’s bathrooms

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2023
As they marched, the students chanted, “We’re here, we’re queer, we won’t disappear,” and held aloft a sea of rainbow flags along with a variety of signs with LGBTQ and communism symbols.

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Protesters at the Take Back Pride march on Oct. 11 carry signs depicting communism and anarchy symbols beside pro-pride imagery.

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Clemson guard Alex Hemenway shoots a layup during practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2023.

Gallery: Clemson basketball holds open practice

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
October 12, 2023
Clemson center PJ Hall smiles during practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2023.

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Clemson guard Dillon Hunter guards his brother, Chase Hunter, during practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2023.

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Clemson forward RJ Godfrey defends forward Ian Schieffelin during practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2023.

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Clemson guard Dillon Hunter dribbles the ball up the court against his brother, Chase Hunter, during practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2023.

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Clemson head coach Brad Brownell speaks to his team during practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2023.

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Clemson guard Chase Hunter dribbles the ball up the court in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2023.

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The Clemson mens basketball team gathers together before practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2023.

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Clemson guard Alex Hemenway smiles before practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2023.

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Clemson head coach Brad Brownell is entering his 14th season as the Tigers head coach.

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Clemson guard Chase Hunter shoots free throws before practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2023.

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Clemson guard Chase Hunter shoots around before practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2023.

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Clemson guard Alex Hemenway shoots the ball before practice on Oct. 12, 2023.

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Clemson guard Alex Hemenway speaks with the media before practice on Oct. 12, 2023.

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Clemson guard Joseph Girard III shoots free throws before practice in Littlejohn Coliseum on Oct. 12, 2023.

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney walks around the field during practice on Aug. 10, 2023.

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.

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.

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 FAUs 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.

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.

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 years theme is Beyond the Paw.

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.

How ACC expansion will affect Clemson’s student-athletes

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
September 7, 2023
Student journalism is an irreplaceable resource to local communities.

Robertson: Support student journalism before it’s too late

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
September 7, 2023
Clemson football has used a mobile-only ticketing system for the last three football seasons, but is now reverting back to wristbands for students.

New policy to prohibit virtual student ticket transfers

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor
September 6, 2023
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