campus. Much of Craven's inspiration for A Nightmare on Elm Street came from this first filmmaking experience; the house in the movie, while not the house used in the first version, resembles this house and also resides on Elm Street.
=== Fraternities and sororities ===
Clarkson social fraternities began organizing on campus in 1903. Several local organizations accepted members from both Clarkson and SUNY Potsdam. In 1977, the first Clarkson-only sorority was founded, and in 1987, Clarkson discontinued recognition of the local sororities at SUNY Potsdam.
=== Publications and media ===
The Integrator is a weekly student-run newspaper.
WCKN Television is a student-run television station and the local cable system's public access station.
WTSC Clarkson Radio is a student-run radio station.
The Clarksonian is a student-run yearbook publication group.
=== ROTC ===
Clarkson University hosts both the Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs for not only Clarkson students, but also students enrolled at the State University …
