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The Student News Site of Clemson University

The Tiger

Universities nationwide need to step away from their profit-driven mindsets and realize their potential for social, as well as technological, innovation.

Tutterrow: Universities need to reestablish themselves as social impact leaders, not businesses

Kylie Tutterrow, Associate Editor November 6, 2025

Universities were established as hubs for knowledge and innovation, and for centuries have been seen as such. Higher education spaces have always been the heart of intellectual and social advancement,...

Many students rely on AI for assistance in their classes.

Speak Up!: ‘How comfortable are you with integrating AI tools (like ChatGPT) into your coursework? Is there a place?’

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor November 6, 2025

“Speak Up!” is a weekly collection of student opinions on relevant topics around campus. The Tiger interviews randomly selected students to hear their thoughts on the question at hand. This week,...

Students and professors use Canvas to communicate expectations and assignments on e-learning days.

From the Editor’s Desk: More e-learning days, please

Kat Pugh, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2025

Students were transported back to the 2020 COVID-19 era on Monday with Clemson’s campus-wide electronic learning day. In an effort to “make the event of an unplanned emergency manageable,” according...

Limiting resident parking next year will have major impacts.

Smith: Students stuck on campus with Clemson’s new parking rules

Abney Smith, Contributor November 6, 2025

Clemson University has recently issued a statement implementing updated parking regulations starting next fall, reducing the ability for freshmen and bridge students to have their cars on campus. While...

Some students experience a sense of imposter syndrome within their majors.

Tiger’s Two Cents: ‘How do I deal with imposter syndrome within my major?’

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor November 6, 2025

“How do I deal with imposter syndrome within my major?” Feeling like an imposter within your major is more common than anyone ever admits aloud. A lot of students, both freshmen and seniors alike,...

Students are opting for AI summaries rather than reading and doing work themselves.

Douda: Are people actually reading?

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor November 6, 2025

For years, professors have complained that students aren’t properly doing their work. In the past two years, with the rise of artificial intelligence, this seems more real than ever. Students opt...

The conditions that students undergo during Homecoming float building, with late hours and bad weather, are difficult to deal with.

Bandhauer: The hidden labor of Clemson’s prettiest tradition

Sarah Bandhauer, Contributor November 6, 2025

Clemson’s Homecoming floats are the peak of creative design. Students have the manpower of many organizations to back up whatever they can come up with. The large displays are works of art that create...

The impacts of sport betting in recent years has had a harmful impact on the sports landscape.

Lymper: The recent NBA betting scandal and evolution of mainstream sports gambling has ruined sports

October 29, 2025

On Oct. 23, the sports world stood still as one of the most frightening revelations arose: professional sporting events might be subject to real manipulation. Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups,...

There has been a recent outbreak of measles and it's important to know how to keep yourself safe.

Nigro: Students should be cautious about South Carolina measles outbreak

Alexis Nigro, News Editor October 29, 2025

There has been a continuous rise of measles cases in the Upstate since July of this year. The South Carolina Department of Public Health has reported 19 cases of the disease this year, with 15 of those...

Serving Clemson can look like getting involved in various organizations across campus or helping out your community.

From the Editor’s Desk: Find your way of serving Clemson

Kat Pugh, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2025

People can be quick to criticize Clemson. In particular, The Tiger’s mission is to hold Clemson accountable and “produce authentic, relevant and impartial content” about as many happenings in...

Procrastination is a common habit among college students that can result in poor mental and physical health.

Jersek: Solve procrastination by fixing your self-image

Cole Jersek, Columnist October 23, 2025

Procrastination is one of the most self-destructive habits that someone can have. It’s a never-ending cycle that won’t be fixed by a magic solution that'll make it go away overnight. If you’re...

Students should be able to walk to their classes without fear that they will be looped into a debate.

Bandhauer: Stop yelling at tabling events

Sarah Bandhauer, Contributor October 23, 2025

The modern approach to on-campus debates has recently been to table and create pressure for students to interact with a given cause. This pressure does not encourage a healthy debate amongst the population,...

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