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Fighting poverty with fashion
TOMS donates shoes to children in need.
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Fusing fashion creativity with humanitarian aid, TOMS Shoes for Tomorrow will come to the Clemson University campus on Oct. 21. Pioneering a unique way of providing footwear for children who live in developing nations throughout the world, TOMS' One for One project promises to donate a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair that is purchased by the public.
Recycling paper pains environment
Efforts to "go green" not as beneficial as they may seem.
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Over the past two years, Clemson University and the city of Clemson have embarked on a mission to improve their environmental impacts and to keep the campus clean. The Solid Green Campaign at Clemson has been working to make these efforts noticeable while showing the University and city that being environmentally responsible requires a group effort.
CUSG derecognizes clubs
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After 52 student organizations missed a mandatory meeting in early Sept., Clemson University's undergraduate student government has derecognized 41 of the groups. The meeting's coordinator Patrick Becker, a senior serving his first term in the Cabinet of Organizations, ultimately made this decision after representatives from these groups failed to attend.
21st Century Students
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Mastering the "three Rs" of learning - reading, writing and 'rithmetic - is no longer the only requirement for students who want to succeed in today's classroom. As technology continues to revolutionize the way schools approach education, degree-seekers must incorporate a variety of media into their academic lives.
SAACURH chooses Clemson
Housing conference will bring hundreds to campus.
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From Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 2, Clemson University will host the conference for the South Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (SAACURH). The SAACURH makes up the regional branch of the largest student-run organization in the world, the National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH).
TAPS wins
Yearbook named best in nation for fourth year in a row.
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Clemson University's TAPS yearbook continues its tradition of success after being named the nation's best collegiate publication for the fourth year in a row. In addition to being awarded first place with special merit by the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA), the 2007-2008 TAPS edition received ASPA's honor of Most Outstanding University Yearbook.
Tigri Scientifica
Plastics Permeate the Ecosphere
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Pollution in the ocean is not a new thing, but there has been a change in what is considered pollution. Until recently, research on oceanic pollution focused on mechanistic consequences (an example being the pictures of seabirds and turtles strangled by plastic rings).
Event to honor high schooler
Darius Weems' documentary will be shown in downtown Clemson.
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The community of Clemson has organized a free screening of "Darius Goes West" on Oct. 8, a documentary about a 19 year-old who suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Before the film, there will be a chance to meet and talk with Weems in the Catherine J.
Weekly World Update
Nation on Point American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network On Sept. 25 the Senate approved Michelle's Law, which will enable ill-stricken college students to take up to 12 months medical leave without the risk of being dropped from a parent's insurance plan.
Wheels for the disabled
Univeristy now offers electronic scooters to help students get around campus.
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Clemson University Student Disability Services (SDS), Council on Diversity Affairs (CODA) and Housing have collaborated to provide rentable, motorized scooters for students who are temporarily disabled. A new convenience, the scooters can be ridden into classrooms and onto CAT buses.
Say What?
"We're not leaving town till we get it fixed." SEN. MITCH McCONNELL OF KENTUCKY, Republican leader, responding to the rejection of a $700 billion economic rescue plan by the U.S. House of Representatives. "We believe a mother's milk is best used for her child.
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Jesse Winchester, Clemson Tour Guide
Melissa Whitson: What's your favorite aspect of the Clemson Tour Guide Association? Jesse Winchester: I get to spend time with prospective students and their parents, telling them why Clemson is such a special place to me. MW: What is the most "interesting" question you have been asked? JW: "Is it necessary for me to get my daughter a fake ID before she gets here, or are the bars not strict?" MW: What made you want to attend Clemson? JW: I knew that I could get very involved here in some way, shape or form.
Debate 2008
Gas Prices & Driving
The race for the White House has begun and sometimes it is easy to become lost in the myriad of issues involved with this particular elections. Below are blow-by-blow standings on the issues to help you, the voter, sift through everything and get to know your friendly neighborhood presidential candidate.
Eye on Crime
This week's eye on crime comes from Texas, where the trial of a Houston man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and grilling her remains began Sept. 29. Timothy Wayne Shepherd, 28, is alleged of killing Tynesha Stewart in March of 2007 while she was home on spring break from Texas A&M University.
Tiger Briefs
The Calhoun Honors College is now accepting applications for Spring 2009 membership. Applicants must have completed at least one full-time semester of 12 or more credit hours at Clemson, possess a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and have at least four remaining semesters at Clemson as of Dec.
