2008 Woodie Awards
News Articles
Neighborly ties demonstrate globalism
The relationship between Canada and U.S. sparks interest in worldwide affairs.
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You might find yourself wondering, "How do affairs between the United States and Canada affect the American college student?" According to Judith Costello, the Canadian Consulate General in Atlanta, Ga., it is a relationship that every citizen benefits from, and is becoming evermore prospective for students.
Electric cars debut at CU
New vehicle size gives enforcers easy access around campus.
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The Parking Services Department at Clemson University might replace gasoline-powered vehicles for the total electric vehicles made by Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) in the near future, a subsidiary of Chrysler Corporation. According to Gary Robinson, director of Parking Services, the University has purchased four GEM vehicles, two E2 models, two -- passenger vehicles, two E4 models, four - passenger vehicles.
Speaker opposes diversity
Lecturer joins conservative group to battle multiculturalism.
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In recent months, Clemson University has sponsored an array of activities promoting diversity and multiculturalism on campus. While many would agree that such events as the One World Project and the upcoming International Awareness Week are necessary for opening minds to new perspectives and easing racially-fueled tension, some feel the need to question this idea.
Sexual article evokes serious response
Citizen expresses concern about ambiguously obscene material.
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Sex columns do not usually pass under the radar, especially in the South. However, it is a rare case when an anonymous local citizen writes the Pickens County sheriff's department to complain that such a column is "obscene and pornographic material". Such a citizen sent a collection of On the Prowl clippings and a letter to Pickens County Sheriff David Stone saying that The Tiger newspaper has been disseminating "indecent articles" in public places, and "their open placement puts them within easy access to children of any age".
Arts in April
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Clemson is typically viewed as an engineering and science-based university, but during Arts in April, the arts and humanities comes alive on Clemson's campus. Arts in April brings together lovers of all types of art, from the visual and performing arts to film and literature.
Weekly World Update
Sea Diamond sparks search for two tourists Greek rescuers have deployed a robot submarine to probe a sunken cruise ship to search for the bodies of two French tourists. Jean-Christophe Allain, 45, and his daughter Maud, 16, are believed to have drowned when the cruise ship sank off of an Aegean island last Thursday.
:30 seconds with Josh Bell
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30 Seconds with Josh Bell Student Body President Jennifer Salane: What is the one thing that you want to change about student government? Josh Bell: I want student government to be accessible and dedicated to serving every Student. JS: Where is your favorite place to eat on campus? JB: I like to eat outside at Fernow Street, but I would eat at the Esso Club every day if I could.
Teams apply classroom skills
Students spend their vacation drafting proposals and managing projects.
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Over spring break, two groups of students from the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities at Clemson University won a national student competition hosted by the Associated Schools of Construction and the Associated General Contractors of America in San Antonio, TX.
In The Books
Campus Arrests The following are arrests that were made by the Clemson University Police Department from Monday, April 2 through Monday, April 9. April 5 3:18 a.m., David Mitchell, public disorderly conduct, Johnstone, officer: Lehmann April 7 2:10 a.m., Olivier Coq, public disorderly conduct, R-2, officer: Durham Crime Report The following calls were among those that Clemson University Police responded to between Monday, April 2 and Monday, April 9.
Speech contest traces rich legacy
Trustee Medal tradition continues to honor public speaking skills.
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Tigerama…Homecoming…the First Friday parade…Old Green Tom. If these words do not tug at your heart, you probably aren't a Clemson fan. Traditions like these unite the Clemson community. Each year, people of all ages come together as one "Clemson family" to celebrate them.
Tiger Briefs
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Clemson students "Step-it-up" Clemson University students will participate in the Step-it-up Rally on April 14, an event that will take place in 1,333 locations nationwide. Participants will gather and protest under the theme, "Step it up Congress! Lower Carbon 80 percent by 2050".
