A new option for a mid-study session pick-me-up is coming to Cooper Library. Instead of choosing from options like lattes, cold brews or cappuccinos, students will be able to order a Pickletini when Tiger Town Tavern moves in later this month.
Starting March 32, the library coffee shop will close and begin undergoing construction to be replaced by Triple: Clemson’s well-known, lively and nostalgic bar located in the downtown area — until now.
After rent became too costly for management to operate the iconic bar in its downtown location, an opportunity arose to replace the library coffee shop.
Starbucks will close on April 1 and undergo a month-long transformation into the bar, which will officially open on April 28.
The sixth-floor study area will be turned into an upstairs club, called “The 67 club,” that requires paid entry. Signature drinks, such as the Pickletini, will be served, and a brand-new drink, the Studytail, will be offered free to students who present proof that they earned an A grade on their most recent exam.
Some students shared their excitement about the new project, while others expressed disagreement.
“I am so excited to be able to get a nice drink from Triple while studying in the library, especially the new Studytail,” Deez Nuts, a 40th-year peanut studies major, told The Kitten.
Nuts said he is looking forward to the space’s aesthetics and to seeing how the “bar vibe” will enhance the library.
“I always thought a bar would be a great addition to the library,” Nuts continued. “I think the bar will add a great aesthetic look to the library — in fact, I think Cooper should get a whole makeover to look like the bar! What school even needs a library anyway?”
Amy Stake, leader of the Prohibition on Campus movement, attended a protest against the new development on Tuesday.
“We should not allow alcohol on campus or within 50 miles of the campus. It is disappointing that the University has chosen to go in this direction regarding having alcohol on campus. It’s a mistake! Wait, that kind of sounds like my name!” Stake told The Kitten at the protest.
Coffee rights advocate Urm Om expressed his disappointment with the decision to remove the coffee shop from the library.
“What am I going to do without my precious vanilla cold brew. I don’t know if I can study without it!” Om told The Kitten.
Om said he will also be staging a protest, demanding that if Starbucks does not return, the University must fill the Reflection Pond with cold brew coffee.
Triple plans on ensuring that students who are not 21 will not be able to enter. In addition to scanning IDs, the bar will implement a new body database system for the library location, similar to how TSA operates its airport security, to ensure that no one underage can enter.
To address issues with long lines, Triple will offer a pre-check option for students willing to pay a premium.
This satirical article is part of The Tiger’s April Fool’s edition, The Kitten. This story was written for comedic purposes and has no verifiable truth to it.
