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Byrnes Hall, the first high-rise to be renovated, finished construction in 2024.

Kinder: The Shoeboxes needed work before the Highrises

Jack Kinder, Contributor November 14, 2024

The Shoeboxes are a group of dorms on Clemson’s campus comprising Benet, Cope, Geer, Sanders and Young Hall. These dorms were built in the 1960s, long before the Tigers would even win their first football...

The lyrics of the alma mater that we continue to sing today were first published in The Tiger on Feb. 18, 1919.

From the Editor’s Desk: A glimpse into The Tiger’s archives

Caroline Block, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2024

For over 118 years, The Tiger has served as the newspaper of record for Clemson University. Past issues of The Tiger, preserved by Clemson Libraries, supply the history of the University and remind us...

Technology and social media can make an impact on our ability to talk with others

Douda: The internet’s impact on socialization

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor November 14, 2024

In our formative years — when we first started to experience independence — whether in high school or the beginning of college, our ability to socialize was stunted by COVID-19 and the quarantine. Because...

Robert F. Kennedy will heading the Department of Health and Human Services under President Trump.

Merzlak: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a terrible choice for public health

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor November 14, 2024

Shortly before winning reelection, President-elect Donald Trump offered onetime campaign rival Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “control of the public health agencies.” The possibility of a Kennedy led Health...

There are many economic theories like the Law of Diminishing Returns that apply to college student's daily lives.

Silipo: Clemsonomics II

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter November 14, 2024

The law of diminishing returns is an economic theory that describes the limitations of the relationship between input and output. Often illustrated with the phrase "too many cooks in the kitchen," the...

The CATbus is free for all riders and is offered daily.

Pugh: The CATbus system needs improvement

Kat Pugh, News Editor November 14, 2024

The unreliability and inconsistency of the Clemson Area Transit (CAT) bus system are increasingly causing difficulties for Clemson students and residents who depend on public transportation to perform...

The No. 11 Clemson Tigers fell in disappointing fashion to the Louisville Cardinals at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 2.

Kernaghan: Gamecock behavior, disappointment as a Tiger fan

Eli Kernaghan, Contributor November 11, 2024

Clemson’s loss to Louisville stung in many ways. The Tigers will likely be out of College Football Playoff contention and most certainly out of the ACC Championship, barring cataclysmic collapses from...

Students can use reusable bags to reduce the dangers of single-use plastic waste.

Douda: Living green and making a difference

Lauren Douda, Contributor October 24, 2024

In a world where climate change is larger than ever, people always think that change can only be made in overarching, grand gestures. While it is true that these large-scale actions are crucial, the important...

There are many fun Halloween activities around Clemson and the Upstate that will be sure to make your night!

Tiger’s Two Cents: “How can I still have fun on Halloween if I don’t like to party or go out?”

Kylie Tutterrow, Opinion Editor October 24, 2024

“How can I still have fun on Halloween if I don't like to party or go out?” There are many different ways to celebrate Halloween that do not involve partying or heading downtown! To start with...

Physical media has become largely obsolete in the age of streaming, but it should not be.

Peck: Maintaining physical media is a practice that we need to adopt

Natalie Peck, Columnist October 24, 2024

It has become a universal experience. Logging onto Netflix to watch your favorite movie only to find that that movie, and many others along with it, have been removed from the catalog. You pull up Google...

Tens of thousands of Clemson Tiger fans came out on a cold and cloudy Saturday morning to celebrate the 2018 National Champions during a parade through campus and celebration in Memorial Stadium, Jan. 12, 2019. (Photo by Ken Scar)

Nedderman: Tiger Band still thrives with or without Clemson football

Brynna Nedderman, Contributor October 24, 2024

Preparation. Performance. Shape. Formation. Color. Movement. Tradition. Excellence. Spirit. Pride. Time. Step. Rhythm. Music. Oh, the Tiger Band. You know ‘em, you love ‘em, you can take them hot...

The recent crime cases in Clemson call the national safety ratings that Clemson historically receives into question.

Tutterrow: Recent crime in Clemson calls safety rankings into question

Kylie Tutterrow, Opinion Editor October 24, 2024

Clemson has historically been rated among the safest universities in the country. As of just 2022, Niche affiliate QNews Hub named Clemson University the second safest college in the United States. As...

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