2008 Woodie Awards
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Team develops alternative fuel
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With environmental issues increasing over the past decade, much effort has been put forth to promote renewable resources of energy. Clemson has taken part in this effort by organizing the Green Tiger initiative, a program that promotes demonstration of renewable and sustainable energy technologies coming from research on campus.
BMW link under scrutiny
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National news outlets have recently called attention to Clemson's relationship with German automotive manufacturer BMW. The University partnered with BMW in 2002 when the auto-manufacturer gave $10 million toward Clemson's 250-acre International Center for Automotive Research (ICAR) on I-85.
Students fight trash
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Clemson is leading the way in environmental preservation aspiration among college campuses across South Carolina through the University's "Solid Green: Keep Clemson Clean" anti-litter campaign. President James Barker and Clemson Mayor Larry Abernathy signed the campaign's official proclamation at this year's Welcome Back Festival.
Player battles rule
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With a full schedule of classes, homework, studying and football practice, Ray Ray McElrathbey returned to Clemson for his second year with even more responsibility, albeit one with which most Clemson students do not identify. In June McElrathbey, 19, requested and received temporary custody of his younger brother, Fahmarr, 11.
Professors limit wireless access
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The use of the Wireless Internet network at Clemson University is rapidly growing. With rates of Internet use on campus higher than ever before, some professors are beginning to restrict the use of laptops during class time. Almost five years ago Clemson University hardly had Wireless available to its students.
Student Survival Guide
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Are you discovering that you are already stressed out about your classes, and it is only the third week of school? Are you one of those people that tries to stay "ahead of the game," yet you are already falling behind? Have no fear-- here are several useful "Survival Tips" for the average stressed-out student.
Tigers host No.1 Terps
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To Tiger fans' dismay, the game at Boston College tomorrow will be far outside the familiar realm of southern football. For the orange faithful that are unable to make the trip to Boston, it appears as if it will be an uneventful sports weekend in Clemson.
Weekly World Update
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National News Youth football coach arrested An assistant youth football coach was arrested on charges of felony child abuse after rushing the field and knocking an opposing player to the ground, police said. Cory Petero, 36, of Riverbank, turned himself in to Stockton police department Saturday night following a late hit that turned into a brawl.
