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DUI penalties made harsher
Gov. Sanford introduces tiered system of punishment severity.
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On April 15, Governor Sanford signed a new law which, as of 2009, will strengthen DUI penalties in South Carolina. The law introduces a "tiered" system, in which higher amounts of intoxication lead to harsher penalties, and initiates tougher penalties for refusing to take blood alcohol tests.
Students advocate change through class project
Members of English 103 class give social causes a face with visuals, PSAs.
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Almost every incoming freshman must endure the tedious agony that is English 103. For those few students who actually enjoy reading, writing and analyzing text after text, the class may not seem like much of an endeavor. However, for those who have difficulty differentiating William Shakespeare from John Grisham, getting through English 103 can be the bane of anyone's first year at Clemson.
Jobs of the Future
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It cannot be contested that the world is a rapidly changing place. So rapidly changing in fact, that many of today's issues stem from aspects of society that were virtually nonexistent a mere decade ago. With globalization, an insatiable demand for healthcare, technological advances and the pressure to be environmentally-conscious enveloping the world, today's college students will have the task of tackling tomorrow's unexpected problems.
IPTAY pilfers parking for 25K
Senate sacrifices student spots.
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After a vote from Clemson Undergraduate Student Government, it has been decided that R-1 parking lot will be reserved for IPTAY on football game days. This resolution was argued for hours to clarify the details. IPTAY and athletics will use an estimated $20,000 for busing, security and port-a-potties for students in the lot at Kite Hill.
Tiger Band to "Idolize" show
A competition in the spirit of "American Idol" comes to campus with "Clemson Hero."
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In 2006 Tiger Band gave back to the community by performing a show that used the music of the famous Broadway production "RENT" to highlight the work of the Clemson chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Then in 2007, the Sound that Shakes the Southland presented fans with a show based on the popular video game series Guitar Hero.
Clemson Rodeo goes pro
CU Block and Bridle Club to host first competition in six years.
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The Clemson University Rodeo Club (CURC) will host the first professional rodeo sponsored by a student club in more than six years on April 18 and 19. Clemson students will be competing in this event, run by a branch of the Clemson (CU) Block and Bridle Club, which is the parent organization of CURC.
Say What?
"I always look at my work as trying to measure the distance between American promise and American reality. And I think [Obama] inspired a lot of people with that idea: How do you make that distance shorter?" -BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, after endorsing Barack Obama for president.
:30 Seconds With
Angela Young, Winner of Clemson Idol 2008
Melissa Whitson: Why did you try out for Clemson Idol? Angela Young: My friend Deanna Buchanan, who is in Southern Accents with me, told me about the competition. I decided to try out because I love to sing! Music has been a part of my life since I was little and my life wouldn't have been the same without it.
Weekly World Update
National Report ? On April 16 the second motion picture spinoff of the paranormal TV adventure "The X-Files" was given the green light by distributor 20th Century Fox. Chris Carter, the series' creator and the movie's director and co-writer told The Associated Press that the production has been named "The X-Files: I Want to Believe," signed off on the title Wednesday.
Tiger Briefs
The South Carolina State Election Commission will be hosting a Voter Registration Drive in the Union on April 23. Representatives from the Election Commission will be in the student center during lunch to help students register to vote for the upcoming 2008 Primaries and General Election.
Animals treated well
Research subjects not harmed in process.
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Clemson University has a longstanding tradition of using animals in various research projects. While this may be reason for controversy, the University is dedicated to making sure all certain organizations approve all use of animals. The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) oversees three committees that are in place to ensure proper research is conducted at the University.
Reality of Greek funding
Organizations hope to gain money from Student Government.
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A heated debate looms over Clemson's Undergraduate Student Government (CUSG), Inter-fraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, Pan-Hellenic Council and Greek Life. Within the coming months the individual Greek organizations are expected to discuss with the Student Activity Funding Board the possibility of receiving money from the Student Activity Fee.
