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Harvey Gantt
Harvey Gantt was the first African American student to enroll at Clemson, entering the University in January 1963.
Harvey Gantt’s enrollment itself was a difficult situation, led by civil rights…
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Clemson Army ROTC
The ROTC, or reserve officer training corps, trains students to be officers in the United States military. The students go to school like a normal college student, but they have extra responsibilities. Certain days of the week the cadets must wear…
The Country Gentleman, "Dixie," and the Confederate Flag
Before at least 1930, the use of several controversial figures and traditions could be seen at Clemson football games, both home and away. These included the tradition of Tiger Band playing Dixie, the mascot known as “The Country Gentleman”, and the…
Fike Recreation Center
Fike Recreation was originally named the "Clemson Field House" opened in 1930. The Facility was renamed after Rupert Fike, a renowned doctor and Clemson Alumnus, in 1966. The name was then officially changed to Fike Recreation Center in 1971. Fike…
Mac Arnold
Mac Arnold is a legendary blues musician who has gone relatively unrecognized given his important contributions to music history. Throughout his career, he has played with James Brown, the Muddy Waters Band, Otis Spann, John Lee Hooker, and countless…
The Old Stone Church
Construction of the Old Stone Church began in 1797 by a group of local Hopewell Presbyterians after their original meeting hall burned down in the 1790s.
While it is uncertain as to why the church was constructed out of stone, potential…
Littlejohn Coliseum
Littlejohn Coliseum is a 9,000-seat multi-purpose arena in the north-west corner of Clemson’s campus, only a few minutes’ walk from Memorial Stadium. Littlejohn Coliseum is where the Clemson men’s and women’s basketball team plays. Littlejohn also…