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The Tiger

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The Tiger

Children's television and media should be more inclusive for all ages.

Dubberly: The value of children’s media and the decline of ‘all ages’ storylines

Mercedes Dubberly, Associate Editor December 5, 2024

I watch a lot of movies and TV. No, seriously, a lot. And a lot of times, I enjoy things that may be geared toward kids but still have plotlines adults can enjoy. While I may be able to walk in and see...

Some food in the dining halls are unlabeled, leading to students not knowing if they could have a reaction.

Douda: The dining halls need to do better

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor December 5, 2024

As a student at Clemson who has a food allergy, I know, like many others, how vigilant I need to be to ensure that I am safe from an allergic reaction of any kind. My allergy is common, but not so common...

Engaging in experimental learning opportunities such as internships is an extraordinary way to expand your knowledge and build your portfolio.

Tutterrow: Experiential learning shapes the workforce beyond the classroom

Kylie Tutterrow, Senior Reporter December 5, 2024

The learning experiences that students receive in college give them the foundation for a successful future in the workforce. Students come to college hoping to hone in and perfect their technical skills...

Clemson University's BikeShare system is an efficient way to travel.

Kinder: Clemson BikeShare, an underused but dysfunctional way around campus

Jack Kinder, Contributor December 5, 2024

Coming from the flatlands of Florida and arriving in Clemson, my legs were appalled to find the number of hills on this campus. As a freshman, I remember feeling as if everywhere I went, I was walking...

Clemson's beautiful campus is often underappreciated by its busy students.

Peck: The art of noticing, a Clemson retrospective

Natalie Peck, Columnist December 5, 2024

In my final semester here at Clemson, I have found that the journey has become increasingly bittersweet. Every time I walk on campus, I try to look at something new: the names on the bell at Carillon Gardens,...

Roaring for Clemson since 1907, this year saw The Tiger continue to leave its impact on the Clemson community.

From the Editor’s Desk: A look back at The Tiger’s 2024

Caroline Block, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2024

Somehow, we’re already at the end of the fall semester and almost to the end of the year. This issue will be the last of The Tiger’s Volume 118 and our last of 2024. This year has been an incredible...

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...

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