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Presidents address the issues
State of the University address projects plans to combat economic crisis.
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Three of Clemson's most influential leaders took the stage Tuesday night for the State of the University address held at the Strom Thurmond Institute.
CUSG executives held accountable
Presidential and Vice Presidential platforms reevaluated.
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With rampant talks of budget cuts and furloughs, many individuals across campus are being extensively evaluated, potentially facing termination. Both Callie Boyd and JT Clark, who currently serve as the Clemson Undergraduate Student Body President and Vice President, respectively, are paid via stipend officials of Undergraduate Student Government.
Athletes add to registry
Alpha Sigma Phi sponsors bone marrow registry.
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After football practice Wednesday and Thursday this week, Clemson football players registered with the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry.
Students engage
NSSE highly ranks student involvement.
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According to recent survey results, University students should proud of their Clemson education. The findings, from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), showed that those surveyed feel Clemson provides a level of education superior to that of its fellow institutions.
Freshman visitation policy rethought
CUSG hopes to extend the current visitation hours in freshman dorms across campus.
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It's 2 a.m. in Clemson, and a steady stream of students are making the trek back to their respective dorms. Visiting hours, an annoyance for many freshmen, are over. However, these students may soon find themselves with some extra time thanks to the efforts of some Student Government Senate members.
Festival held to save organic farm
Student for Environmental
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With recent cuts to Clemson's budget and the expiration of their state funded grant, the Students for Environmental Awareness (SEA) will hold their first Farm Aid Festival to raise money to save Clemson's Student Organic Farm. It costs approximately $75,000 a year to run the farm, most of which was funded by USDA grants.
Season to Serve
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Imagine yourself on Christmas morning. You may be opening presents, sitting by your tree, a crackling fire nearby, listening to Christmas music, mostly just enjoying the day with your family. While this may be some students' Christmas day, many people in the area surrounding Clemson face a completely different reality.
Eleventh sorority added to Greek order
Panhellenic Council votes to initiate Sigma Kappa as its newest member.
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Panhellenic Council voted Wednesday night to bring an 11th sorority, Sigma Kappa, to Clemson. The final decision was narrowed down to Sigma Kappa, Alpha Phi and Pi Beta Phi. Recruitment for Sigma Kappa will begin with an informal session in the spring. Formal recruitment will take place in Fall 2009 with the other 10 sororities.
Hands-on research broadens horizons
Creative inquiry provides innovative learning experience in multiple fields.
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Creative inquiry classes at Clemson are providing students with research experience through an in-depth, hands-on approach to learning. As Clemson continues moving toward its Top 20 goal, creative inquiry projects allow students to step outside of the usual classroom setting and conduct research of their own.
DVD production upholds University values
Technical writing students collaborate to create educational video for McCants Middle School.
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Clemson has always prided itself on student engagement and participation, especially projects which involve the community. Numerous service learning projects take place on campus every day; the results of which are beneficial to both Clemson students and locals.
