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Kat Pugh

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Woods and Campos are brainstorming to construct narrower roads and/or additional speed bumps in residential areas alongside changing the speed limit.

Clemson PD takes action to lower road speeds, discusses traffic enforcement

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor September 5, 2024

A budget amendment was approved by the Clemson City Council to purchase two new Clemson Police Department police cars and eight new solar-powered radar speed signs to facilitate road safety in Clemson...

Pendleton/Clemson Wastewater Treatment Plant site

Clemson, Pendleton Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion in full swing

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor August 21, 2024

The update and expansion of the Pendleton/Clemson Wastewater Treatment Plant (PCWWTP) officially launched on Aug. 14 during a preconstruction meeting. The PCWWTP, located on Woodburn Road near 18 Mile...

The 2025 budget provides funding for housing expansions, facility updates and more.

$2.1 billion: An inside look at Clemson’s largest-ever budget

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor August 21, 2024

The Clemson board of trustees approved a $2.1 billion budget, the largest budget in the University’s history, for the 2024-2025 fiscal year at their summer quarterly meeting on July 18. The budget...

Clemson will take on South Carolina in Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26 at noon EST.

Your game day play-by-play

Kat Pugh, Senior Reporter July 1, 2024

Clemson game days are arguably one of the most imperative aspects of a Clemson student’s college career. Here are some tips to make sure your game day experience is the best it can be. Prep before...

The Grange Clemson site plan currently.

Clemson Planning Commission shuts down development proposal

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor April 25, 2024

An earlier version of this article stated that the proposal could no longer move forward in the process, however, the developers can still present the proposal to the City Council. The Tiger regrets this...

An estimated 300 people attended Clemson City Council for the second reading of the Clemson Hub ordinance.

‘Shame on you’: City approves housing development despite resident opposition

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor April 17, 2024

Upon hearing Clemson City Council had approved the Clemson Hub project on Keowee Trail, Clemson residents exclaimed, “Shame on you!” and stormed out of City Hall during the development’s second reading...

More undergraduate applicants were accepted to Clemson through “early action” this year.

Clemson BOT gives updates on undergraduate admissions

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor April 10, 2024

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the University plans to increase enrollment to 50,000 students. There are no plans to do so at this time. The Tiger regrets this...

A packed house at Clemson City Council ahead of the first reading of the Clemson Hub PD ordinance.

City votes in favor of housing development under threat of lawsuit

Kat Pugh, Asst. News Editor April 4, 2024

In front of a council meeting packed with residents passionate about the future of Abernathy Park and the surrounding area, the Clemson City Council voted 4-3 in favor of the Clemson Hub project on Keowee...

The CATbus is free for all riders and is offered daily.

City of Clemson approves application for 6 new CATbuses powered by natural gas

Kat Pugh, Senior Reporter April 4, 2024

Clemson Area Transit has applied to add six new compressed natural gas buses to the city of Clemson. CAT Interim General Manager Jerry Kerns presented the Clemson Area Transit appeal for two grant funding...

The Watt Family and Innovation Center is about to get quite busy during the night.

Watt Center roof to become an electric disco strip club

Kat Pugh, Professional Liar April 1, 2024

The Board of Trumpets approved funding for converting the roof of the Watt Family Innovation Center into an electric disco strip club to provide students with academic stress relief. Construction of...

The Douthit Community Hub offers a different style of dining, having rotating, restaurant-style options for students.

Best Dining Hall: Douthit Community Hub

Kat Pugh, Senior Reporter March 7, 2024

Setting itself apart from the traditional all-you-can-eat style dining halls, the Douthit Community Hub has risen in popularity this year among students. The hub recreates a retail food court atmosphere...

No one fake ID is alike: they vary by state, quality and identifying information.

20% of IDs flagged as fraudulent in ‘promising’ start of fake ID scanning program

Kat Pugh, Senior Reporter March 6, 2024

The implementation of a fake ID scanning pilot program in downtown Clemson has been successful, with nearly 20% of IDs being flagged as fake this year, city of Clemson Police Department Chief Jorge Campos...

On a trip to Nepal, Clemson scientists helped Nepal farmers learn to use technology to record plant growth.

Clemson scientists make progress with gluten free wheat and cereal grain crops

Kat Pugh, Senior Reporter February 22, 2024

Clemson scientists plan to genetically restructure wheat without gluten to accommodate people with gluten allergies by working as a team in the Clemson Small Grains Breeding program. After graduating...

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is housed in the Redfern Health Center.

CAPS announces significant wait time reduction for counseling services

Kat Pugh, Senior Reporter February 8, 2024

By recently reconciling employee salaries and filling positions, Clemson’s Counseling and Psychological Services reduced its wait period from an average of 10 days down to 1 day after first contact. Lesslie...

Nursing students can participate in virtual hospitals located on campus in Edwards Hall.

Clemson School of Nursing plans to grow enrollment numbers

Kat Pugh, Senior Reporter February 8, 2024

The Clemson University School of Nursing, one of the most competitive academic programs on campus, is currently undergoing a plan to accommodate enrollment growth. During the quarterly board of trustees...

The program included various local boutiques and shops that are located in downtown Clemson.

New Clemson tourism program receives high participation

Kat Pugh, Senior Reporter January 25, 2024

The Visit Clemson marketing team implemented a new, experimental tourism program in late December and early January. This program was enacted with the "Holiday Passport to Clemson," a physical shopping...

Joseph Pope (left) and Charles Segars (right) helped save the life of a fellow Clemson student after she was involved in a serious car accident in September.

Two Clemson students given awards after saving fellow student in car accident

Kat Pugh, Contributor November 9, 2023

Two Clemson students were awarded the Life-Saving Award from the city of Clemson Police Department at a Clemson City Council meeting on Monday for pulling two people from a car wreck. Charles Segars,...

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