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Engaging in small talk is a great way to gain comfortability with speaking to others in stressful situations, and can often lead to meaningful connections.

Tutterrow: There’s nothing small about small talk

Kylie Tutterrow, Opinion Editor October 26, 2023

Small talk seems to be one of the most dreaded daily interactions for many people. For years, people have criticized the seemingly “worthless” and “shallow” value of small talk. However, there...

Flags and signs wave in support of Nikki Haley during her campaign announcement on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at the Charleston Visitor Center.

Johnson: Haley is the obvious choice for young Americans

Chloe Johnson, Guest Columnist October 26, 2023

Within the next presidential term, many Americans will complete their undergraduate programs and enter the workforce. Our current leadership, both Republican and Democrat, has worked hard to create an...

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...

Grieving is a big part of life and trust me, it’s even harder when you’re in college.

Akers: The challenges of grieving as a college student

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor October 26, 2023

Starting college, most of us probably remember hearing the typical warnings that it’s harder than high school, that parking is awful and that you’ll have to take those dreaded general education courses....

Make sure to take your parents through downtown Clemson during their visit,

Tiger’s Two Cents: ‘My parents are coming into town this weekend; what are some things I can do with them?’

October 5, 2023

“My parents are coming into town this weekend; what are some things I can do with them?” Of course, the first thing I would recommend is getting tickets to the football game and heading down to...

As more and more students graduate with bachelor's degrees, it is beginning to lose its upper hand value in the job market.

Tutterrow: This is not your mother’s bachelor’s degree

Kylie Tutterrow, Opinion Editor October 5, 2023

Education is becoming more and more emphasized as an important part of a person’s journey to success, and as a result, the number of college students and graduates is increasing. Looking at the broader...

Stereotyping people based on their major can have many harmful effects on college students.

Akers: We have got to stop stereotyping majors

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor October 5, 2023

“So, what’s your major?” is a question college students face on almost a daily basis. It’s a normal question, but for some reason, it can feel like there’s some sort of stigma around it. As...

Unofficial election results are in from this year's

Sullivan: Clemson leads the charge in voting responsibility

Josiah Sullivan, Contributor October 5, 2023

The heat kicks up a notch as election season comes barreling forward, and many students are unsure where they stand. With polarizing remarks being made across party lines, it might seem nice to take a...

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...

Writing an essay about something that you're not passionate about is a daunting task that students face.

Tiger’s Two Cents: ‘How do I write a paper about something I’m not passionate about?’

September 21, 2023

Unfortunately, this is something all college students seem to struggle with. There is no guarantee that every paper you write or class you take will interest you or be something that you are passionate...

Finding out what kind of learner you are early on can set you up for academic success.

Tutterrow: Find out what kind of learner you are now

Kylie Tutterrow, Opinion Editor September 21, 2023

Going to college is a huge transition for many people. Learning in college-level classes isn’t always as easy as it was in high school. Many students tend to find high school coursework easy enough to...

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Speak Up!: How do you feel about Clemson’s mental health resources?

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor September 21, 2023

“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,...

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