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Matt Herrick

Matt Herrick, Asst. News Editor

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The South Carolina Botanical Garden is one of many great outdoor locations that Clemson offers.

Clemson’s best outdoor escapes

Matt Herrick, Asst. News Editor May 21, 2026

The great outdoors got its name for a reason. While college life does require studying, academic work and other commitments that may keep you from enjoying your time outside, it's still important to make...

Two larger-than-life Clemson ring statues stand outside the new Nieri Family Visitors Center.

Clemson students establish all-new Ring Fund

Matt Herrick, Asst. News Editor April 9, 2026

The Clemson ring has been one of Clemson’s most iconic traditions for over a century, but not every interested student has been able to participate. A group of students is working to change that. Currently,...

Loose Change's Best Burger is a must try in Clemson.

Best Burger: Loose Change

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter March 5, 2026

For the fourth year in a row, Loose Change has come out of Best of Clemson polling with Best Burger securely in hand. After visiting myself, I can see why this quintessential dive bar has its customers...

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness.

Measles case confirmed at Clemson

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter January 18, 2026

Earlier this week, Clemson University notified students and faculty via email that the South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in “an individual affiliated with the...

Clements announced his decision to step down via email on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Clements to step down as University president

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter December 9, 2025

Effective Dec. 31, James P. Clements, president of Clemson University, will step down following 12 years of service in the role. “I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to step aside...

Marinara sauce is simple in its ingredients, but the quality of those ingredients can make or break the final product.

Tiger Tastes: The best marinara sauce

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter November 6, 2025

Tomato sauce is probably the most ubiquitous component of Italian cuisine, which makes it all the more ironic that tomatoes don’t find their origins on the European continent.  Tomatoes were first...

Clemson's Turning Point USA chapter hosted South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace at the Madren Center in early October.

Clemson TPUSA hosts US Rep. Nancy Mace

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter October 7, 2025

On Oct. 1, the Clemson University Turning Point USA chapter hosted South Carolina congresswoman and gubernatorial candidate Nancy Mace as a speaker and Q&A host in the Madren Conference Center. Charlie...

A look inside one of Clemson's residence hall kitchens.

Tiger Tastes: Essentials for the college kitchen

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter October 2, 2025

College cooking is often lackluster, to say the least. Juggling classes, activities, homework, studying and a social life can often make mealtimes an afterthought, or worse, ignored altogether. But there’s...

The initiative to replace the meters began Monday, Sept. 8, and will last six months.

City to upgrade residential water meters

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter September 18, 2025

On Sept. 8, the city of Clemson began an infrastructure project to replace the approximately 9,000 residential water meters in use within city limits. The project is expected to take approximately six...

A traffic signal and several powerlines were damaged from the plane crash.

Plane crashes near Clemson’s campus

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter August 27, 2025

At around 8:30 yesterday morning, emergency services responded to a plane crash near Seneca Creek Meadow, between Clemson University’s campus and the Oconee County Regional Airport. The plane was...

Downtown Clemson is packed with a variety of options to enjoy your night out.

What to expect from Clemson’s downtown

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter August 20, 2025

For those new to Clemson and above the legal drinking age, the downtown social scene can be daunting to navigate. Over a dozen bars and restaurants present a myriad of choices to the discerning Clemson...

Some helpful items to bring to the dorms might include a fan, alternate lighting and efficient storage containers.

Dorm essentials: What to & what not to bring

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter June 3, 2025

Living in on-campus housing as a freshman can feel drastically different from your previous living experiences for a number of reasons. It is a huge difference to contain your entire life in one single...

Esso Club's wings have been voted the best wings by the Clemson community.

Best Wings: The Esso Club

Matt Herrick, Contributor March 6, 2025

Chicken wings, traditionally deep-fried, have been a part of Southern cuisine for much of their culinary history. Wings are a classic bar food and can be seen on game days, late nights out or just when...

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