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A look at the culture and architecture of Valencia, Spain.

Chapman: Recapturing study abroad in Valencia

Steven Chapman, Contributor October 3, 2024

Studying abroad offers an amazing opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture while gaining professional experience. My eight-week stay in Valencia, Spain, as a part of Clemson’s Internship Abroad...

Students use scooters as convenient methods of transportation around campus and in the Clemson area.

Ployhart: Restricting e-scooters is not in the University’s interest

Matthew Ployhart, Guest Column October 3, 2024

In February of 2023, it was announced on Clemson News that no e-scooters (those being electric, self-propelled scooters) would be permitted within any University facilities. It was also stated that e-scooters...

Senior year can be a stressful time for students as they have to deal with the anxieties of daily life and looking towards "the next chapter."

Peck: Managing senior year anxieties

Natalie Peck, Columnist October 3, 2024

Senior year has many connotations: the year of fun, job applications and fewer classes if you manage your registration right. However, I have found that my final semester has been glazed over by the anxiety...

There are many ways in which economic theories, like the Broken Window Theory, can be applied to students' daily lives.

Silipo: Exploring Clemsonomics

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter October 3, 2024

In economics, The Broken Window Theory describes a concept regarding the implications associated with acts of disorder and misbehavior. Developed by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George Kelling...

The damage to Clemson and surrounding areas due to Hurricane Helene was undeniably catastrophic — but does that mean the game should not have happened?

Opinion: Should Clemson have postponed Stanford in wake of Helene?

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor October 3, 2024

Hurricane Helene made landfall last Thursday, wreaking havoc on the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. The death toll has surpassed 160 casualties and is expected to continue to rise as search and rescue...

Students enjoying the Gantt Center's Grill and Greet in front of Watt Innovation Center event on August 22.

Jordon: Highlighting the Gantt Multicultural Center

Mariah Jordon, Podcast Editor October 3, 2024

The Gantt Multicultural Center inspires many students by fostering a safe space where all cultures can be represented and advocated for. When first coming to Clemson University, I was introduced to the...

The Tiger's Opinion section is a place for students to express their personal opinions on matters directly related to the University or matters concerning student's lives. The content that lives on these pages are opinions.

From the Editor’s Desk: The power of an opinion

Caroline Block, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2024

The section of a newspaper that holds the most power for change and discourse is the Opinion section. Unlike our other three sections at The Tiger — News, TimeOut and Sports — Opinion writers do not...

Taylor Swift is one of the most influential figures in the music industry today, and recently, she has also showcased her impact on younger generations' civil participation.

Dolina: Taylor Swift’s effect on the 2024 election

Alyssa Dolina, Contributor October 2, 2024

Waiting in anticipation, voters all across the United States have been wondering who America’s biggest names are voting for, or if these celebrities would take a stance at all. Some citizens have...

Chappell Roan performs on stage during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards

Herrick: The Smiths were wrong, you don’t ‘know how Joan of Arc felt’

Matt Herrick, Contributor September 27, 2024

St. Joan of Arc is one of the most well-known saints of the Catholic faith. For over a century, she has been venerated by the Catholic church as the patron saint of soldiers and of France. However,...

Tutterrow: Do your part in building a community of respect

Kylie Tutterrow, Opinion Editor September 19, 2024

As a University student, I find myself interacting with many different people over the course of a week. There is not a time on campus that I am not surrounded by both students and staff. The interactions...

Coffee shops, like All In in downtown Clemson, are popular places for students to study while getting their caffeine fix.

Douda: Caffeine dependency is becoming a serious problem

Lauren Douda, Contributor September 19, 2024

Caffeine has become one of college students’ favorite addictions, and while it has many benefits, if students don’t reassess their consumption, it can be a problem. Statistically, most college students...

Setting a schedule and staying dedicated to your time commitments will help facilitate your motivation this semester.

Tiger’s Two Cents: ‘How do I keep up motivation in school throughout the semester?’

Kylie Tutterrow, Opinion Editor September 19, 2024

“How do I keep up motivation in school throughout the semester?” I’m sure that many others are wrestling with this question at the moment, and as the semester begins, the weight of it all can...

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