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Mercedes Dubberly

Mercedes Dubberly, Associate Editor

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“The Hexed,” which premiered Thursday in the Watt Auditorium, was a collaborative effort between a group of world cinema students.

I got ‘HEXED’ and you’re next

Mercedes Dubberly, Senior Reporter April 8, 2025

Clemson University's world cinema department is small but mighty. What it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in creative talent and determination. “THE HEXED,” which premiered Thursday in...

Local legends Tangerine Scene opened for Upstate act Darby Wilcox, both pictured.

Local legends light up the Brooks Center

Mercedes Dubberly, Associate Editor March 17, 2025

When upstate band Tangerine Scene — who has made a name for itself by playing shows in Clemson — took the Brooks Center stage Wednesday night, the show’s production manager, Sean Adams, introduced...

The coffee shop prides itself on its fresh, locally roasted beans and its baked goods, which are all made in-house.

Best Coffee: All In Coffee

Mercedes Dubberly, Associate Editor March 6, 2025

Step inside the downtown cafe and take it in. The mural on the ceiling, the unique roasts, the dimly lit, cozy setting. Step inside and take in the aroma of freshly baked pastries and the temptation of...

Benny Hagerty covered multiple songs by popular artists like Tyler Childers and Mt. Joy, giving the audience something to sing along to.

WSBF sets the mood at Moe Joe

Mercedes Dubberly, Associate Editor February 18, 2025

WSBF-FM, Clemson’s student-run alternative radio station, hosted its first concert of 2025 this past Saturday. The show, titled “WSBF is For Lovers,” was Valentine’s Day-themed, and offered concertgoers...

Donald Trump pictured on the front page of the New York Times.

Dubberly: Donald Trump is un-American

Mercedes Dubberly, Associate Editor September 5, 2024

There are many things one could say about Donald Trump, and a lot of negative things at that. But I am uninterested in those arguments; my issue is with why Donald Trump is problematic for the country...

Remember, these photos are for you, and your photographer is there to inspire confidence!

5 tips for perfect senior photos

Mercedes Dubberly, Associate Editor August 21, 2024

All seniors are probably feeling it — the pressure to make this last year in Tigertown the best one. Buying graduation and ring ceremony outfits, planning parties and, of course, getting all necessary...

Imagine... Harry Styles with his arm against a doorway...

Tips for writing smutty fanfiction

Mercedes Dubberly, Asst. TitsOut Editor April 1, 2024

Are you a college student looking for a new hobby? Well, I have a proposition for you: writing smut. For those unfamiliar with the concept, fanfiction is a story written in a made-up world or alternate...

Alpha Phi Omega's main contribution to Clemson and the surrounding community is its annual Blood Bowl blood drive.

Best Service Org: Alpha Phi Omega

Mercedes Dubberly, Asst. TimeOut Editor March 7, 2024

Alpha Phi Omega has served the Clemson community in many ways since its founding on campus in 1940. From the Blood Bowl to Project Linus — which makes blankets for those in need — Alpha Phi Omega...

Carly Miller, the lead of The Carly Miller Band, never thought she would be signing as a student in Clemson. Her music has just won her best local artist in the area.

Best Local Artist: The Carly Miller Band

Mercedes Dubberly, Asst. TimeOut Editor March 7, 2024

Carly Miller has been playing music for as long as she can remember, but she never imagined she would amass the following she has here in Clemson, where the loyal community just voted her best local artist. The...

Transferring can be intimidating, but hopefully a little less so with the tips below. Pictured: the Tiger cubs waving at the First Friday parade, a beloved Clemson tradition.

A first look at First Friday

Mercedes Dubberly, Senior Reporter August 23, 2023

Although the First Friday Parade is one of the most beloved Clemson traditions, never failing to rally crowds of passionate students, this was not always the case.  The parade originated due to...

Heavyweight champion Steve Spurrier preparing for the ring.

Clemson introduces club cockfighting

Mercedes Dubberly, Contributor April 1, 2023

Clemson has reintroduced one of students’ favorite pastimes they didn’t know they had: club cockfighting. For those unfamiliar with the sport, cockfighting places two gamecocks against each...

A digital rendering of what the lost city might have looked like based on the uncovered remains.

Lost city discovered under Dockside

Mercedes Dubberly, Contributor March 30, 2023

Due to a recent spell of flooding among Clemon's off-campus housing options, some of the properties underwent archeological excavation, which led to the uncovering of many terrifying secrets. On spring...

The Tiger staff pose for a BeReal during production night.

It’s time to talk about BeReal

Mercedes Dubberly, Contributor January 26, 2023

You’ve probably seen the notifications by now. The oh-so-recognizable alerts telling you you have “2 min left to capture a BeReal.” Although the French app was created in 2020, it did...

Men's Mental Health Awareness Month

This December, remember ‘Movember’

Mercedes Dubberly, Contributor December 1, 2022

The month of November can mean many different things: no shave November, Thanksgiving, a much needed fall break for Clemson students. But perhaps most importantly, it means a month for men’s mental...

Inside the T Ed. Garrison Arena during the rodeo.

Easy Bend Rodeo: Good, Southern fun

Mercedes Dubberly, Contributor November 25, 2022

If you’re new to the South, a rodeo is probably the last place you’d expect to find yourself on a Friday night; but a crowd of all ages gathered at the T. Ed Garrison Arena to watch the Easy...

Inside the T Ed. Garrison Arena during the rodeo.

Inside the T Ed. Garrison Arena during the rodeo.

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