A Pipeline Full of Drugs Illegal bute and steroids flowed from Nashville to coaches and athletes at Clemson University Bill Brubaker Sports Illustrated Magazine January 21, 1985 On the afternoon of Oct. 19 last year, a world-class athlete, Augustinius (Stijn) Jaspers, 23, was found dead in the upper bunk bed of his dormitory-style room at […]
Category: Clemson Fun Bunch
Meet Mr. Clyde
đź“Ł New! Meet Mr. Clyde – Our Official Clemson Fun Bunch AI Chatbot He lived it. He remembers it. He might’ve started half the parties.Mr. Clyde is now live on ClemsonFunBunch.com — your AI guide to all things Tiger life from the 1980s to today. Whether you’re searching for: đź’¬ Just click the chat bubble […]
Return of Edgars
WBRD Open Letter to Clemson UniversityFrom the Fun Bunch Desk | June 2025 Dear Clemson University, It’s official — beer is coming to Death Valley in 2025. First of all: congratulations. On behalf of every tailgater, alum, fan, and sweaty student in orange polyester, we applaud you for making the bold leap into the 21st […]
The History of Ice Cream and Cheese at Clemson
A Creamy Legacy: The History of Ice Cream and Cheese at Clemson University – The Fun Bunch Version kinda Sure, sure… Clemson blue cheese has a deep, rich history and ice cream is a beloved tradition—but let’s be real. If you were hanging around Clemson in the early ’80s like the Fun Bunch, the real […]
Sibling revelry: Midge Smith ’24 finds faith, purpose supporting brother Tanner Smith of Netflix smash “Love on the Spectrum”
If you’re one of the tens of millions of people who have loved watching 2022 ClemsonLIFE graduate Tanner Smith’s beautiful story unfold on Netflix’s smash hit “Love on the Spectrum,” then you’ve no doubt noticed his sister, Midge Smith ’24, who makes regular appearances on the show supporting her brother. If you’re one of Tanner’s […]
Nieri Family donates $12.5 million to name state-of-the art Alumni and Visitors Center
New, lakefront facility will welcome 160k existing and future members of the Clemson Family annually. Longtime University friends, Michael ’86 and Robyn Nieri HA ’20 along with their children and spouses Pennington ’15 and wife Katie ’15; daughter Maigan ’18 and husband Rob Lincks; son Patrick ’19 and wife Jessica ’19, have pledged $12.5 million […]
Clemson ranked among nation’s best for free speech, remains top college in South Carolina in WSJ/College Pulse Rankings
Clemson continues to be recognized among the top schools nationally in a pair of rankings announced this week. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and the Wall Street Journal each released comprehensive rankings with Clemson placing near the top nationally in both. FIRE’s fifth annual rankings included Clemson at No. 21 nationally among all college […]
Ninth annual Give Day finishes with over $2M
Clemson University celebrated its ninth annual Give Day on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. During this 24-hour marathon of generosity, 3,930 donors gave an impressive $2,055,178 in cash and new pledges, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to advancing education and empowering the next generation of future alumni. Brian O’Rourke, vice president for Advancement, expressed his amazement at […]
Clemson remains top university in South Carolina in U.S. News rankings
Clemson has again been named the top national public university in South Carolina in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings. Clemson tied for No. 31 among national public institutions out of 227 universities, according to the publication. “The impact of a degree from Clemson University, along with the positive contributions our University makes on the citizens of […]
Open Letter to Bruce
Open Letter to Bruce Springsteen from the Clemson Fun BuncJune 1, 202Tigertown, South Carolina Dear Boss, We’re writing to you from the heart of Clemson — not just the heart of football country, but the soul of a generation still riding on guitar riffs and dreams from the back half of the 20th century. We’re […]
Clemson Spring 2025 Commencement 05/09/25 6pm
Bring Back the Southern Gentleman?
CLEMSON, SC — The Tiger is more than a mascot. It’s a swaggering symbol of pride, power, and winning streaks that smell faintly of bourbon, tiger balm, and stadium nachos. But where exactly did this wild-eyed feline come from—and did he kick someone in tails and a top hat out of the spotlight? The Fun […]
Landing at Howards Rock
Life in Clemson in the Early ’80s By One of the Originals I showed up at Clemson in the fall of 1979, just a 17-year-old freshman with a case of beer and a wide-open future. My mom made my bed, helped me arrange my dorm, and then — like some Southern collegiate rite of passage […]