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Matt Grubbs

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

[Photo] Itsurwiener ignites musical passion with Battle of the Bands competition

Matt Grubbs, Senior Reporter April 9, 2024

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

Lunar Vacation performs at the 2023 Pride Kickoff.

Preview: Clemson Pride Kickoff show

Matthew Grubbs, Senior Reporter April 4, 2024

For the second year in a row, Clemson's Sexuality & Gender Alliance and the Sexuality & Gender Engagement Committee are partnering with WSBF-FM Clemson for their Pride Kickoff. With live music...

Grant, a mechanic at Buddy's Auto, works on a car in the shop.

Best Mechanic: Buddy’s Auto Repair

Matthew Grubbs, Senior Reporter March 7, 2024

Nestled just outside downtown Pendleton, Buddy's Auto Repair is a beacon of honest, quality service. Buddy, the owner of the repair shop, has skilled technical knowledge and is very appreciated by college...

Cash Machine performs in Athens, Georgia.

Upstate band performs down in Athens

Matthew Grubbs, Senior Reporter February 22, 2024

Rock bands come and go, but sounds tend to linger. Those with a lingering thirst for the classic ‘70s and ‘80s rock bands, those who crank the speakers up to 11 when the night gets wild and jam until...

Knights do battle during intense one-on-one competitions at Carolina Carnage.

Medieval mayhem at Carolina Carnage

Matthew Grubbs, Senior Reporter February 8, 2024

Last weekend, the T. Ed Garrison Arena fairgrounds were transported back to the Middle Ages as Carolina Carnage descended on the town. From Feb. 2-Feb. 4, individuals traveled to the Pendleton area...

U.S. Air Force General John “Jay” Raymond, Chief of Operations for United States Space Force and the highest-ranking graduate in the history of Clemson University’s ROTC program, speaks during the retirement ceremony for Col. Keith Balts on Sept. 18, 2020.

To Clemson and beyond: How a Clemson graduate became the leader of the US Space Force

Matthew Grubbs, Senior Reporter November 30, 2023

Clemson has a rich-rooted legacy in military service, but only one alum has defended the United States at the highest level and the highest altitude. Gen. John W. Raymond graduated from Clemson in 1984...

Clemson now joins only 250 other institutions worldwide that can claim the distinct honor of being a Steinway School

Clemson becomes official Steinway School

Matthew Grubbs, Contributor September 21, 2023

Clemson recently became an All-Steinway School, adding 17 new state-of-the-art instruments to its inventory to complete the transition and earn the title. For many years, the faculty at Clemson have...

A moment of silence was taken for the thousands of Americans who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

A moment of silence was taken for the thousands of Americans who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

Participants climb more than 100 flights of stairs at Clemson University's 2023 9/11 memorial stair climb event.

Clemson hosts 9/11 memorial event

Matthew Grubbs, Contributor September 12, 2023

On Sept. 9, Clemson's Memorial Stadium was humming with anticipation for the home opener. Just two days later, the stadium symbolized a memorial for 9/11, as Clemson's Student Veterans Association held...

Clemson defender Enrique Montana III recorded one assist in the Tigers' 6-0 win over Presbyterian on Tuesday.

Clemson men’s soccer shuts out Presbyterian

Matthew Grubbs, Contributor September 8, 2023

Clemson men’s soccer shut out Presbyterian on Tuesday, defeating the Blue Hose 6-0 in the Tigers’ fourth match of the season. The Tigers (2-1-1) quickly ran away with the game, as the squad found...

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