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Kite Hill employees lean over the sorting line to separate recyclable from non-recyclable plastic.

The invisible side of recycling

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter April 7, 2021

The building is abuzz with noise: a muffled voice on the radio, the metallic roar of aluminum cans tumbling out of a big blue bag, the pop of plastic bottles being crushed and the occasional crash as glass...

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Eating disorders and college—the perfect storm

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter March 8, 2021

For her 14th birthday, Marion Reeves’ brother brought home a cookie cake from the grocery store. Rather than feeling happy to celebrate her birthday, Reeves was mortified. Throughout middle school...

The socially distanced crowd at this year's funeral.

The socially distanced crowd at this year's funeral.

Colonel Sandy Edge and members of ROTC stand in front of Cocky's casket before the funeral procession.

Colonel Sandy Edge and members of ROTC stand in front of Cocky's casket before the funeral procession.

Colonel Sandy Edge and members of ROTC stand in front of Cocky's casket before the funeral procession.

Colonel Sandy Edge and members of ROTC stand in front of Cocky's casket before the funeral procession.

The socially distanced crowd at this year's funeral.

Burn baby burn: annual Cocky’s Funeral tradition continues before Tigers’ baseball game

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter March 1, 2021

The infamous Cocky was burned at the stake Thursday evening at the Student Alumni Council’s annual tradition: Cocky’s Funeral. The event is typically held before the Palmetto Bowl, but due...

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Cocky's Funeral has been a Clemson rivalry tradition since 1902.

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Clemson to offer new Bachelor of Science degree in women’s leadership

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter February 15, 2021

At a meeting of the Educational Policy Committee on Jan. 25, members of the Board of Trustees approved the addition of a new degree program: a Bachelor of Science in women’s leadership.The program...

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Students establish new Clemson Office of Sustainability

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter February 10, 2021

When Sidney Schliesman, Justice Jay and Tahj Anderson attended the Southeastern Student Sustainability Conference in February 2020, they had no idea that it would set them off on a year-long journey to...

The South Carolina State House in Columbia.

South Carolina Senate passes fetal heartbeat abortion bill, heads to the House

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter February 1, 2021

On Thursday, Jan. 28, the South Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 1, a bill prohibiting abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected. The bill now moves to the House, where it is likely to pass with Republicans...

Study Hall has recently come under fire for hosting a concert despite City of Clemson COVID-19 restrictions.

Downtown bars juggle business and safety amid COVID-19 restrictions

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter January 19, 2021

In downtown Clemson, bars are grappling with the challenge of maintaining their businesses, paying employees and keeping their doors open while also observing capacity limits and mask mandates enacted...

The Velcro Pygmies concert at Study Hall bar on Friday, Jan. 8, night, originally posted on Instagram by the official Velcro Pygmies account, but since deleted.

Two concerts held in downtown Clemson despite COVID-19 restrictions

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter January 11, 2021

This past weekend on Friday, Jan. 8 and Saturday, Jan. 9, large crowds without masks and not observing social distancing guidelines gathered for two concerts at Study Hall, a popular bar in downtown Clemson. The...

Members of the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams protest in front of President Clements’ House on Nov. 21.

[Photo] Pressure mounts to reinstate men’s track and field and cross country

February 10, 2021

Members of the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams protest in front of President Clements’ House on Nov. 21.

Russell Dinkins, a former Princeton track and field athlete and activist for track and field programs nationwide, speaks to the crowd in front of President Clements’ house.

Russell Dinkins, a former Princeton track and field athlete and activist for track and field programs nationwide, speaks to the crowd in front of President Clements’ house.

Members of the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams protest in front of President Clements’ House on Nov. 21.

Activists continue efforts to reinstate Clemson men’s track and field program as controversy rises

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter December 3, 2020

On Saturday Nov. 21, members of the Clemson University men’s cross country and track and field program marched from downtown Clemson to President Clements’ house, fueled by anger and disbelief....

Russell Dinkins, a former Princeton track and field athlete and activist for track and field programs nationwide, speaks to the crowd in front of President Clements’ house.

Russell Dinkins, a former Princeton track and field athlete and activist for track and field programs nationwide, speaks to the crowd in front of President Clements’ house.

Members of the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams protest in front of President Clements’ House on Nov. 21.

Members of the men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams protest in front of President Clements’ House on Nov. 21.

Cooper Library with students walking down Library Bridge, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clemson freshmen weigh in on starting college during a pandemic

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter November 30, 2020

This year’s college freshmen have been through it all: their senior year of high school was cut short, their high school graduations were modified or cancelled altogether and they spent months at...

Clemson researchers found 604 unmarked graves of African Americans in Woodland Cemetery. 

[Photo] Unmarked graves of more than 600 African Americans found in Woodland Cemetery

November 11, 2020

Clemson researchers found 604 unmarked graves of African Americans in Woodland Cemetery. 

Clemson researchers found 604 unmarked graves of African Americans in Woodland Cemetery. 

Unmarked graves of more than 600 African Americans found in Woodland Cemetery

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter November 11, 2020

A group of Clemson researchers have discovered 604 unmarked graves of African Americans in Woodland Cemetery — reopening the long and painful history of those who lived and died on this land before...

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No. 2 out of 171 universities in the US and Canada as Best University

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter October 20, 2020

Clemson University ranks No. 2 out of 171 universities in the United States and Canada according to a recent survey. The survey was conducted by Studocu, a leading online study platform for college students....

Clemson University football players led a peaceful demonstration in the Clemson area on June 13, 2020. 

Clemson ranked No. 36 out of 55 in recent report on free speech

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter October 14, 2020

A recent survey of 55 colleges and universities in the United States has ranked Clemson University No. 36 for free speech. It assigned Clemson a red speech code, indicating that university policies restrict...

Students and faculty voice their thoughts about the importance of voting in the upcoming election. 

Clemson Votes campaign encouraging voter engagement among Clemson students

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter October 6, 2020

With the presidential election quickly approaching, college students across the country are engaging with the democratic process and deciding how they will vote -- in person or absentee. At Clemson University,...

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Graduate teaching assistants risk their health for in-person classes

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter September 20, 2020

Graduate teaching assistants across the university are voicing their concerns about in-person classes, saying in some cases that they have felt pressured to teach in person despite health concerns. “Of...

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A look at CUSG involvement in pandemic decision-making

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter September 14, 2020

Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, some members of the Clemson Undergraduate Student Senate feel they have not been appropriately included in the decision-making process by University administration...

The question of “how will masks be enforced?” is a big topic of discussion as plans on how to best go about this are still in the works due to the continuing concern of COVID-19. 

Mask enforcement a critical issue ahead of return to on-campus instruction on Sept. 21

Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter August 26, 2020

If you’re like most members of the Clemson community right now, you probably have a lot of questions. Will we really return to in-person instruction in September? How will hybrid classes work? What...

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