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Clemson's wheelchair tennis team discusses strategy.

Clemson Adaptive Sports: Sports belong to all of us

Matt Grubbs, Senior Reporter December 5, 2024

Sports belong to all of us, and keeping that liberty alive is a goal Clemson strives to accomplish. Brian Ruete, an intern with Clemson Adaptive Sports and Recreations, lives that goal every day. An...

Tyler, The Creator reaches new heights of artistry and maturity on his latest album, "CHROMAKOPIA."

‘CHROMAKOPIA’ strikes gold with funky beats and introspective lyrics

Matt Grubbs, Senior Reporter November 14, 2024

Tyler, The Creator has had several shifts throughout his career. The Los Angeles based rapper, who started with inflammatory lines laid on top of funky, out-of-left-field beats, has now transitioned to...

Antifact, Serial Baby and Abrevity rocked Jaycee Park at WSBF-FM's Graveyard Smash.

Graveyard Smash: A smashing success

Matt Grubbs, Senior Reporter October 31, 2024

In every Disney Channel original movie set around Halloween, there is a scene with a costume party in a haunted forest, and a band destroying guitars on stage while blowing out speakers and eardrums. Friday's...

Having a change of pace on campus for lunch is a luxury, and Halal Shack sticks the landing perfectly.

The Halal Shack brings a taste of the Mediterranean to Clemson

Matt Grubbs, Senior Reporter October 24, 2024

The South is renowned for its cuisine. Of course, fried chicken and barbecue reign supreme, but look a little deeper. Sandwiches, a distinct style of Mexican cuisine and countless burger spots also cover...

Fike Recreation Center continues to be a great place to exercise and socialize.

Fike Recreation Center: Size does matter

Matt Grubbs, Senior Reporter October 3, 2024

Students at Clemson have a myriad of options available throughout the community to keep themselves in shape. One of the biggest is Fike Recreation Center. Not only is Fike the largest gym on campus,...

Tangerine Scene made an excellent first impression for anyone new to the local music scene in Clemson, and they closed out their set with an original that holds its own against the classics they had been playing for most of the set.

A finely-tuned machine: WSBF kickoff goes gangbusters at Moe Joe’s

Matt Grubbs, Senior Reporter September 19, 2024

Clemson is steeped in the American college experience. Look left, and football rules the world. Look right and Greek life dominates culture. If you want a good time go downtown to a crowded bar or a sporting...

Clemson's student-run alternative radio station, WSBF-FM 88.1, will host its first concert of the year on Sept. 14.

WSBF to host ‘We’re So Back Fall ‘24’ kickoff show

Matt Grubbs, Senior Reporter September 9, 2024

Clemson's student-run alternative radio station, WSBF-FM 88.1, will host its first concert of the year this month. WSBF is hosting the "We’re So Back Fall ‘24” kickoff show at Jaycee Park on Sept....

Local preserves, baked goods and snacks are sold throughout the town in grocery stores and coffee shops.

TimeOutside: A hike in the Highlands

Matt Grubbs, Senior Reporter September 5, 2024

Nestled in the sweeping mountains of Western North Carolina is a pretty little town called Highlands, North Carolina. The town was established in 1875 and is very proud of its history, as the downtown...

Sweet, smooth, raw and reasonably priced, local honey is a fantastic treat, and it exists in droves at the Vdovichenko Bee Farm.

Soil for sale at the Earth Day Market

Matt Grubbs, Senior Reporter April 25, 2024

On this past Friday's beautiful spring morning, the Clemson EcoReps Earth Day Farmer’s Market took place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The hot summer weather did not deter shoppers and students looking for...

"Cowboy Carter" is Beyoncé's dive into country music that ultimately is just an unfinished attempt.

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’: Rein in the track list

Matt Grubbs, Senior Reporter April 13, 2024

Beyoncé’s highly anticipated eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, arrived with all the hallmarks of a major artist release: a TikTok trend, a star-studded feature list and an unfortunate number of unimpressive...

Bands perform at Itsurwiener's Battle of the Bands competition.

Itsurwiener ignites musical passion with Battle of the Bands competition

Matt Grubbs, Senior Reporter April 9, 2024

Itsurwiener came alive this past weekend as its new venue, The Basement, played host to an electrifying Battle of the Bands competition. From soulful pop melodies to headbanging rock anthems, the event...

Monster Truck Wars' "Shark Attack" does a jump at Garrison Arena on Jan. 20, 2024.

Monster Truck Wars: Bring ear plugs, leave impressed

Matt Grubbs, Senior Reporter January 25, 2024

Live entertainment phenomenon Monster Truck Wars traveled down to Clemson on Saturday, Jan. 20, putting on quite a show at the T. Ed Garrison Arena and Expo Center. The venue was a frigid 28 degrees, but...

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