Spotlight Archives

Mafah confident that ‘We can win; we can be successful’

Emmy Koke, Senior Reporter • July 26, 2024

With just over a month to go until Clemson’s 2024 season opener against Georgia, fans and media alike are clamoring for a first look at Clemson’s offense. Running back Phil Mafah, a massive piece of...

10 student-athletes every Clemson fan should know

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor • July 1, 2024

It would be nearly impossible to know every single athlete at Clemson University, even for the most dedicated Tiger fan, across its 19 varsity sports. To help incoming students looking to broaden their...

The 411 on 1010s: Clemson’s best gen eds

Abigail Suggs, Senior Reporter • July 1, 2024

Preparing for freshman year may feel like a constant barrage of checklists: a list of dorm necessities, a list of potential clubs to join, a list of student traditions to complete. Although many of those...

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...

Glenn: Clemson’s evolution during my time as a student

Corey Glenn, Senior Reporter • April 25, 2024

As my time draws to a finish here in Tigertown, I often find myself wandering around stomping grounds, new and old, reminiscing about days past. I also find my mind wandering, noticing the changes, cataloging...

Behind the ball: Will Taylor on the road to Omaha

Patrick Driscoll, Senior Reporter • April 25, 2024

It’s nearly impossible to imagine anyone giving up Saturdays in Death Valley with a crowd 81,500-strong chanting your name — nevermind sacrificing the famed stroll past adoring fans through the Tiger...

Cobb’s Coffee Corner: The Last Sip

Griffin Cobb, Multimedia Personality • April 25, 2024

On Sept. 1, 2022, the first Coffee Corner rolled off the press and sat in the corner of The Tiger’s TimeOut section. It was a small idea I pitched to then-Editor-in-Chief David Ferrara, and we decided...

Men’s tennis ends season with ACC tournament defeat

Ethan Silipo, Senior Reporter • April 22, 2024

On Friday, the Clemson men's tennis team fell 4-1 to the No. 2 University of Virginia Cavaliers in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. The defeat was preceded by a momentous first-round victory over...

Clemson WR picks up microphone after near leg amputation

Justin Robertson, Senior Reporter • April 9, 2024

Before he sang the national anthem in Death Valley, Clemson WR Blackmon Huckabee Jr. nearly had to get his leg amputated earlier that year.

Behind the beam: Rebecca Wells

Grace O'Donnell and Sydney Westphal • April 4, 2024

Clemson gymnastics superstar Rebecca Wells discusses her experience as a Clemson student, including the unique opportunities on campus.

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...

Clemson rents on the rise

Corey Glenn, Senior Reporter • April 4, 2024

Rent in Clemson has sharply increased in recent years, according to an investigation by The Tiger. There has been a sharp increase in rent prices from four different apartment complexes over the past...