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Clemson football recruiting intel: 2027 commits earning interest from other progams

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Clemson football recruiting seemed to take a pivotal step forward in the right direction this summer as the Tigers earned a plethora of verbal pledges in under a month’s time. However, in today’s Wild West recruiting environment, one can never rule out the possibility that a program’s top commits may flip on their pledges or... The post Clemson football recr

How Clemson can upset Miami in pivotal ACC clash

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What a difference four weeks can make in college football. After Clemson lost in embarrassing fashion to then-No. 11 LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Tigers have come roaring back. Despite becoming merely an afterthought in the national landscape, Clemson has won three consecutive games, with two coming at home against Georgia Southern and UNC,... The post

Letter to the Editor: My journey to the rooftop of Africa

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Our knees were smushed together as we soared over the plains of Africa in a single-propeller, 12-person bush plane. We had just taken off on a dirt airstrip in the Serengeti and were headed to the Kilimanjaro International Airport. Later that night, after thorough gear checks and our last kitchen-cooked meal for a week, we... The post Letter to the Editor: M

Douda: The Trump-led US is becoming increasingly authoritarian

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The United States is sliding into a form of authoritarianism, and we, as students, have to be the change. Last week on Sept. 21, President Donald Trump and the White House launched Trump TV, a 24/7 YouTube stream, days after Trump banned reporters from three major news outlets — CNN, Politico and MS NOW —... The post Douda: The Trump-led US is becoming incre

Roberts: Group projects are not all they’re cracked up to be

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Now that this academic year is underway, it is time to address something that plagues my every semester: group projects. Almost without fail, at least one of my classes each semester has included a group project that carries a significant weight on the final grade. In theory, group projects are great. They are meant to... The post Roberts: Group projects are

Gomer: You can’t ride the Kite Hill bus if it isn’t there

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This semester, Clemson University Parking and Transportation Services announced a new Kite Hill bus route that would pick up commuters from the C-8 — the former R-1 extension — and C-4 parking lots and run to the Academic Success Center with a stop in front of the Hendrix Student Center. On Sept. 24, that bus... The post Gomer: You can’t ride the Kite Hill b

What your go-to drink order says about you

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Whether you’re ordering a vodka cran, an espresso martini or a classic PBR, your drink choice might say more about you than you think. We’re breaking down some of the most popular bar orders and what they really reveal about your personality. $2 PBR: You’re going for the cheap option because you know you’re gonna... The post What your go-to drink order says

Gas prices spike amid Iran conflict, Clemson students feeling impact

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Gas prices have noticeably increased across the United States over the past few months, and Clemson students and locals are feeling the impact. Globally, nationally and locally, prices have increased significantly, and no one is sure whether that bubble will burst or keep expanding. Tigers everywhere are sharing their frustration over buying gas, from simply

Inlet Dance Theatre brings together narrative and dance

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In theatre, it’s not easy to tell a compelling story through visuals alone. Every part of a production has to feel conducive to craft a consistent theme, tone and message. Nonetheless, people will continue to find ways to tell new and interesting stories, with varied audiences and varied approaches to storytelling. Among these groups is... The post Inlet Dan

Gurley: Clemson University is a generational treasure

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Looking at the town of Clemson today, it is surreal how much it has grown just in my own lifetime. When the University itself was first founded, it served largely as an agricultural school. Now, the institution is a major hub for engineering majors and a plethora of others. Personally, it is quite captivating to... The post Gurley: Clemson University is a ge

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