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The social media craze TikTok is an app that consumes a large portion of 18 to 24-year-olds time.

Douda: Maybe a TikTok ban is a good thing

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor January 30, 2025

Jan. 19 was a sad day for many of us in the United States. It was the day that our beloved app, TikTok, was banned seemingly for good, only for it to be back up around 14 hours later. But before it came...

Tiger Town Tavern and other bars downtown are popular destinations for students to go drink with their friends.

Kinder: Our social environment coerces students into underage drinking

Jack Kinder, Contributor January 30, 2025

If you were walking or driving downtown this past Saturday, you were probably overrun by a sea of students dressed as bananas. These bananas, which are not a common sight in downtown Clemson, were part...

Students studying at the Starbucks in Cooper Library.

St. James: Clemson doesn’t need any more Starbucks

Sophie St. James, Contributor January 30, 2025

As I was walking to my classes around Clemson University, I counted 14 different people with Starbucks drinks in their hands. All those Starbucks cups made me curious about how many different Starbucks...

Newly inaugurated President Trump appointed Tesla founder and X owner Elon Musk as the head of the “Department of Government Efficiency.”

Herrick: Elon Musk’s proponency of the H1-B visa is concerning for American workers

Matt Herrick, Contributor January 30, 2025

President Donald Trump's second inauguration has begun a new chapter in American politics. Trump has ushered in this new era with many claims that could affect college students. He has announced that he...

The Reflection Pond is one of the most significant construction projects currently taking place on campus.

From the Editor’s Desk: Don’t sacrifice today’s Clemson experience for tomorrow’s

Caroline Block, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2025

We all joke about it. Clemson is practically a never-ending construction zone. No matter where you go on campus, some renovation, project or demolition is taking place. All of this increased construction,...

Communicating and listening to those around you is an effective way to make political discussions less uncomfortable.

Jersek: Make discussing politics less uncomfortable

Cole Jersek, Contributor January 30, 2025

With the end of the U.S. presidential election comes the beginning of a new administration. Whether you are pleased with the election's outcome or not, we must be willing to work together as American citizens,...

Douda: Making and keeping new years resolutions

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor January 16, 2025

As we enter the new year, people worldwide establish New Year’s resolutions to better themselves. New Year's resolutions are nearly 4,000 years old, and people have tried to keep up with them since Mesopotamia...

The 2024 Clemson Music Festival was a large success, leading to students expecting that the 2025 lineup would be equally as exciting.

Kinder: Clemson Music Fest needs to pick a genre

Jack Kinder, Contributor January 16, 2025

During my freshman year here at Clemson, our student body had bought enough tickets for the Up & Up Festival to come to our school. This Monster Energy-sponsored festival brought big-name EDM artists...

Bowman Field saw far more people on it this past Friday than usual, as the community flocked to enjoy the rare snow.

From the Editor’s Desk: Make appreciating Clemson’s location an ‘in’ this year

Caroline Block, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2025

As a snowfall blanketed Clemson and Friday afternoon classes were canceled, campus saw hundreds of students flock to revel in the snow. While the weather was rare — it’s been three years since Clemson...

With the colder weather, it is difficult for students to stay upbeat and positive. We need to find ways we can combat these feelings.

Douda: Beating the ‘winter blues’

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor January 16, 2025

As winter rolls in and the days grow shorter, many college students find themselves battling the “winter blues.” At this point in the school year, nearly everything we have been looking forward to...

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...

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