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Demonstrators walk along a street holding signs demanding the right to equal civil rights at the March on Washington.

Mitchell called, we responded: Black history IS American history

La’Shanda Andrews, Malaysia Barr, Marquiez Carter, Kylah Rainey, Kendall Sanders, and Blake Summers February 22, 2024
Six African American students have responded to an opinion piece that The Tiger published last year.
Clemson Music Fest is set to take place on April 19 and 20.

Tutterrow: Clemson Music Fest is a beacon of modernity

Kylie Tutterrow, Opinion Editor February 22, 2024

The most general view of Clemson University is often one of the sporting events, super fans and national championships. While these aspects are a considerable part of Clemson’s identity and the student...

Make sure to take the time to appreciate Valentine's Day, even if you are single.

Tiger’s Two Cents: ‘What should I do on Valentine’s Day if I am single?’

February 8, 2024

“What should I do on Valentine's Day if I am single?” Just because you are single does not mean that you should write off or neglect one of February’s most famous holidays. Being single also does...

Students often spend hours upon hours studying for their exams.

Suggs: Exams do not define intelligence

Abigail Suggs, Senior Reporter February 8, 2024

The first big exam week of the semester is here, and coffee, library seats and time to relax are too few in between. The rigorous college exam schedule fuels stress levels to such a high that the campus...

The Association of American Universities, or AAU, is a group of research universities working towards a common goal based on research and educational values.

Glenn: Should Clemson join the AAU?

Corey Glenn, Asst. News Editor February 8, 2024

One of the core pillars of Clemson Elevate, the administration’s “bold strategy for Clemson,” is to build an Association of American Universities-aligned research faculty. In general, the plan’s...

Speak Up! is collected by The Tiger staff on Library Bridge. Students are randomly selected.

Speak Up! ‘Do you feel that exams offer an accurate portrayal of you as a student?’

Kylie Tutterrow, Opinion Editor February 8, 2024

“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,...

The Clemson University Public Safety Facebook page issued a warning in January regarding a candy-disguised lethal drug.

Mauro: Overdose kits are just a Band-Aid for the fentanyl crisis

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2024

Fentanyl took 73,654 lives in 2022, more than 200 lives every day. The drug claimed nearly 70% of the United States' drug overdose deaths in 2022. And just 2 milligrams of fentanyl — small enough to...

Fake job posts tend to list lucrative benefits, paid travel and competitive salaries to make the posting more enticing.

Akers: Avoid fake job postings and protect yourself

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor February 8, 2024
Fake and misleading job postings are more often than you think. Here are some tips to avoid them.
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...

"Speak Up!" is a collection of student opinions on a given topic at hand. It is collected by The Tiger Staff on Library Bridge.

Speak Up!: Do you think peer pressure is common for Clemson students?

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor January 25, 2024

“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,...

Peer pressure is no longer the danger that we should fear. Instead, peer influence has taken over in affecting today's youth.

Tutterrow: The rise of peer influence over pressure

Kylie Tutterrow, Opinion Editor January 25, 2024

Since childhood, parents, teachers and mentors have all explicitly warned us about the dangers of peer pressure in society. Many choose to laugh it off as a modern myth or an extreme version of reality,...

Mike the tiger is the living mascot for LSU where he is beloved by students and fans. He has been a University staple there since 1934.

Peck: It’s time to bring an actual tiger to Clemson’s campus

Natalie Peck, Columnist January 25, 2024

With Clemson University’s introduction of the College of Veterinary Medicine last year, it is finally time to adopt an idea from Louisiana State University. Though LSU notably snagged the nickname of...

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