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Use the time that you have left in your college experience to truly get the most out of the resources Clemson has to offer.

Akers: What you should know before you graduate

Madison Akers, Senior Reporter
April 25, 2024
Students are sick and tired of the hassle of parking at Clemson.

Clemson needs valet parking

Madison Akers, Asst. Facts Editor
April 1, 2024
You’re still expected to study, complete assignments and put in the same amount of hours as non-working students.

The harsh reality of working while in college

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
March 27, 2024
Cooper Library sits on the edge of the reflection pond, located in central campus.

Best Study Spot: Cooper Library

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
March 7, 2024
Speak Up! is collected by The Tiger staff on Library Bridge. Students are randomly selected.

Speak Up!: Does Clemson do a good job at facilitating activities for students?

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
February 22, 2024
The hard pill to swallow is that just because we grow, it doesn’t mean our friends do too.

Akers: You might be outgrowing a friend and that’s okay

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
February 22, 2024
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
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
For some, the easiest solution may seem to be removing AI from the curriculum entirely, but I disagree.

Akers: Let’s bring AI into the curriculum

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
January 25, 2024
As paying students, we deserve a better and more efficient registration system with more options for classes.

Akers: Clemson’s registration system could use an update

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
January 10, 2024
With access to so many different opportunities to get involved and gain experience, it’s difficult not to take advantage.

Akers: Being busy isn’t a bad thing

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
November 30, 2023
This weeks speak-up took place on Library Bridge, where The Tiger asked students if they had ever switched their major.

Akers: Switching it up, why changing your major may not be such a bad thing

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
November 9, 2023
The addition of a parking garage is long overdue at Clemson.

Akers: Clemson’s planned parking garage is a step in the right direction

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
November 9, 2023
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
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
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Speak Up!: How do you feel about Clemson’s mental health resources?

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
September 21, 2023
If you come across a friend, or even a stranger who is trying to drink and drive, don’t let them.

Akers: Enabling drinking and driving is just as bad as doing it yourself

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
September 21, 2023
Clemson University and CUPD have implemented several recent changes to help ensure campus safety in case of an active threat.

Speak Up!: “How do you feel about campus safety here at Clemson University?”

Madison Akers, Assistant Opinion Editor
September 7, 2023
The group covers genres including country, soft ballads and throwbacks from the 2000s.

No instruments needed: TakeNote of Clemson’s all-female a cappella group

Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
September 7, 2023
Unpaid internships are also exploitative and a way for companies to continue to take advantage of college students

Akers: Exploitation disguised as experience

Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
September 7, 2023
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Akers: Keep your health in mind this semester

Akers: Keep your health in mind this semester

Madison Akers, Asst. Opinion Editor
August 23, 2023
A front view of Clemson Universitys Carillon Garden.

Akers: Tips to remember as you start college

Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
July 6, 2023
Books on the shelf in Cooper Library.

Akers: A list of things you probably didn’t think of for your first day of college

Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
July 6, 2023

Tiger’s Two Cents: What do I do if my guy friend likes me?

Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
April 27, 2023
Clemson LIFE 2022 graduation ceremony.

Akers: Saying goodbye and embracing the next chapter

Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
April 27, 2023
A lockdown button placed next to classroom door in the Brooks Performing Arts Center at Clemson University

Akers: Clemson’s response to active shooter threats is unacceptable

Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
April 13, 2023
Bookshelves were missing damaged books on the first floor of Cooper Library.

Almost 2,000 books lost in Cooper water damage

Madison Akers, Asst. Outlook Editor
April 6, 2023

Akers: Doomscrolling may be affecting your mental health

Madison Akers, Columnist
March 9, 2023
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Best Nail Salon: Aloha Nails and Spa

Madison Akers, Columnist
February 23, 2023
Valentines Day stock

Akers: Your valentine may be easier to find than you think

Madison Akers, Columnist
February 14, 2023
Banner drop for student body elections

Akers: As a student, it’s your time to vote

Madison Akers, Columnist
February 9, 2023

Tiger’s Two Cents: What to do about an intimidating professor

Madison Akers, Columnist
February 9, 2023
Students grabbing copies of The Tigers Welcome to Clemson edition at Convocation last fall.

Akers: Here’s what I wish I knew as a freshman

Madison Akers, Columnist
February 3, 2023
Dont become dependent on AI writing programs this semester

Don’t become dependent on AI writing programs this semester

Madison Akers, Columnist
January 26, 2023
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Mourning a long break and adjusting to a new semester

Madison Akers, Columnist
January 11, 2023
Birth control pills

In response to Tigers For Life: The voice that Clemson students actually need

Madison Akers, Columnist
December 1, 2022
Joe Cunningham is challenging incumbent SC Governor Henry McMaster in this years midterm elections.

Students respond to Joe Cunningham coming to Clemson

Madison Akers, Columnist
October 27, 2022
Public speaking is something that most people, especially college students, dread.

Akers: It’s time to embrace your fear of public speaking

Madison Akers, Columnist
October 13, 2022
Theres an app for all of your everyday needs!

Akers: Luckily, there’s an app for that

Madison Akers, Contributor
September 29, 2022
Thumbnail from The Little Mermaid - Official Teaser Trailer video from Youtube.com posted by Walt Disney Studios on Sep. 9, 2022

Reflecting on the recent racist backlash against “The Little Mermaid”

Madison Akers, Contributor
September 29, 2022
Parking in R-07

Akers: It’s time for Clemson to solve the parking problem

Madison Akers, Contributor
September 15, 2022
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