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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...

Simply turning and talking to people sitting next to you in class is a great way to meet people and make new friends.

From the Editor’s Desk: Don’t give up on making friends this semester

Caroline Block, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2024

As the first month of classes wraps up and we’re all settling into our routines, you may be beginning to feel like everyone has a core group of friends — except for you. Although it’s easy to fall...

While the cost for one homework access code might not seem terrible, they quickly add up on the student's side.

From the Editor’s Desk: Hundreds for homework is an unreasonable ask

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

Spending $400 or $500 on textbooks has become an increasingly normalized aspect of the back-to-school season. Even after paying thousands in tuition to take classes, we’re still required to spend significantly...

Tillman Hall serves as the landmark of Clemson University, the building synonymous with coming home to Clemson.

From the Editor’s Desk: Welcome back!

Caroline Block, Editor-in-Chief August 21, 2024

Welcome back to Tigertown! The first day of class marks the day when all Tigers are officially back “home” in Clemson, South Carolina. On behalf of The Tiger, I’m so excited to welcome everyone...

This year's orientation guide serves as an overview of the important information all freshmen should know before August.

From the Editor’s Desk: Welcome Class of 2028

Caroline Block, Editor-in-Chief July 1, 2024

Dear Class of 2028, Congratulations and welcome to Clemson! I’m so honored to have the opportunity to introduce you to this wonderful campus and all the traditions that are part of being a Clemson...

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

From the Editor’s Desk: Congratulations, Class of 2024

Caroline Block, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2024

Though it seems hard to believe, we’ve already reached the end of the semester and the most bittersweet time of the year: graduation. All of the late-night study sessions, hours in Cooper Library...

Caroline Block, The Tiger's Editor-in-Chief for the fall 2024 semester.

From the Editor’s Desk: Meet the new Editor-in-Chief

Caroline Block, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2024

Hi everyone! At The Tiger, April always signifies a transition period as we move from our spring leadership to our newly elected fall leadership. I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself...

There are multiple risk factors associated with smoking or using marijuana.

From the Editor’s Desk: The dangers behind your high

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2024

What do these words all have in common: weed, pot, dope, grass, reefer, herb, Mary Jane? If you’re thinking they’re all slang for marijuana, you’re right! And if you said they’re all extremely...

Spill the Beans is a popular ice cream shop in downtown Clemson. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, they are serving all customers outside the shop via a counter placed at the door.

From the Editor’s Desk: Give thanks to students who work

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2024

Being a college student demands a lot from a person. It demands consistent thought, hard work, perseverance and, most importantly, it takes money and a lot of it. I want to take this space to give thanks...

Dabo Swinney has led the Tigers to unprecedented highs as Clemson's head coach, a feat current students need to realize.

From the Editor’s Desk: Dabo is part of the Clemson Family, treat him that way

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2023

I have always been proud to be a Clemson Tiger. I really can not think of a single time, since I was a sophomore in high school all the way through these three and a half years at Clemson, that I was ashamed...

Free speech is a hallmark of the college experience, and needs to be better protected on university campuses.

From the Editor’s Desk: The importance of free speech on college campuses

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2023

College campuses provide numerous unmatched opportunities. Opportunities to grow as a person, make lifelong friends, find your passion, but, arguably most important, the opportunity to speak freely while...

Journalists, publishers and the public have been celebrating National Newspaper Week since 1940.

From the Editor’s Desk: Happy National Newspaper Week

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2023

This year marks the 83rd anniversary of National Newspaper Week! Since 1940, newspaper organizations across the U.S. and Canada have dedicated a whole week to recognizing their local, state and national...

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