Opinion Archives - Page 27 of 59

Opinion: Your battle with mental illness is worth it!

Defiance Yenovkian, Asst. Outlook Editor • November 18, 2021

I have been thinking about mental health a lot recently. Not only have I been dealing with my own mental battles, but self-care and mental health permeate conversations everywhere these days, as they...

Hazing isn’t something to gossip about

Defiance Yenovkian, Asst. Outlook Editor • November 4, 2021

Rumors have been swirling around Clemson’s campus since mid-September about an incident related to hazing and a certain fraternity. A minor incident quickly snowballed into giant allegations of hospitalization...

From the Editor’s Desk: Congratulations to The Tiger’s award winners!

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2021

On Oct. 27, three current members and four alumni of The Tiger won a total of 11 awards in the South Carolina Press Association’s 2020 Collegiate Contest in multiple categories. The ceremony, normally...

Opinion: Don’t confuse time by yourself with loneliness!

Defiance Yenovkian, Asst. Outlook Editor • October 21, 2021

Our society often condemns the idea of being alone, but there is something to be said for spending time by yourself. Being alone with your thoughts and giving yourself the space and uninterrupted time...

Opinion: Online exams suck.

Healey Lucier, Outlook Editor • October 21, 2021

Online exams may seem practical and straightforward, but the reality is much less pleasing. Online exams feel impersonal, don’t create the proper mindset, invade privacy and are unnecessary. Furthermore,...

Charlie Kirk and critical race theory

Morgan Mannion, Contributor • September 30, 2021

On November.1st, Charlie Kirk will be coming to Clemson University to talk about why he thinks the theory of critical race separates our society further. Kirk is a radio talk show host known for his strong...

Letter to the Editor: CUSG wants students to pay $300 extra to reserve parking spaces

Geoff Gilson • September 27, 2021

The Tiger reports (Sept. 22, 2021) that Clemson Undergraduate Student Senate are considering a parking scheme which is designed to alleviate difficulties for on-campus residential students in finding parking...

‘It came out of nowhere’: family of Clemson alumna speak on damage to their Cajun home from Hurricane Ida

David Ferrara, Editor-in-Chief • September 16, 2021

Two weeks after Hurricane Ida struck Louisiana, a majority of residents in the county where the storm made landfall remain without power. Clemson alumna Grace Falgoust is...

Hurricane Ida relief efforts and how you can help

Jason Van Meir, Junior Reporter • September 8, 2021

Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall in the same location. Ida first made impact at 11:55 CDT on Sunday August...

Clemson is trying, but it’s not enough.

Healey Lucier Outlook Editor • September 2, 2021

TW: This article contains topics that may upset some readers, and care should be taken when reading this article. It includes mentions of sexual assault and violence. No specifics are given about cases,...

Let’s talk about it: Mental health on an athletic-centered campus

Defiance Yenovkian Assistant Editor • September 2, 2021

There is no denying that COVID-19 has pushed mental health front and center in a way it has never been before. While discussions and statistics about mental health have circulated regularly since March...

Clemson FIJI responds to UNL controversy, rekindles sexual assault conversation

Caroline Elswick, Asst. News Editor • September 2, 2021

Fraternities and Greek life have faced more and more scrutiny in recent years, not only for a history of discrimination but also for a reputation of mistreating women. Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) at University...