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Lauren Douda

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor

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Clubs are one way of getting involved. In this photo, Clemson's Art Club collaborated with the Swift Society to make friendship bracelets.

How to get involved at Clemson

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor May 21, 2026

When you first start college, it can feel overwhelming. As you begin your college journey, it’s important to know you’re not alone; pretty much everyone else is in the same boat as you. No matter what,...

Clemson's campus offers a variety of locations that serve as effective places to study.

Hidden study spots around campus

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor May 21, 2026

When you first come to Clemson, the idea of finding the best place to study might be a little daunting. The obvious choice is the library, but where do you go when that fills up? R.M. Cooper Library is...

Lauren Douda, a junior English and secondary education major, serves as The Tiger's opinion editor for the fall 2026 semester.

A letter from your Opinion editor

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor May 21, 2026

Welcome, everyone! I’m Lauren Douda, the editor of the Opinion section here at The Tiger, and I have been for two years now. I’m currently a junior double-majoring in English and secondary education,...

The Dikes on the coast of Lake Hartwell are the Clemson community's favorite outdoor spot and are just one of many local places you can visit in Tigertown.

The ultimate 50-count Clemson bucket list

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor May 21, 2026

College certainly goes by faster than anyone expects, and life at Clemson University is full of traditions, experiences and spontaneous moments that will make your time here unforgettable. Between football...

The Dutch Bros Coffee that came to Clemson was not a needed addition.

Douda: Did we really need a Dutch Bros?

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor April 23, 2026

As you may have seen, the newest addition to the downtown area is our very own Dutch Bros, and to be honest, the only thing that it is really adding to our community is horrible traffic and mediocre coffee. Anyone...

Encouraging and requiring students to use artificial intelligence in class can lead to excessive reliance on AI.

Douda: Push back against AI in classes

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor April 9, 2026

In several of my classes this past semester, the use of artificial intelligence has been encouraged, if not required. As a student majoring in English and secondary education, I do not see a place for...

All In Coffee offers students a quiet space to work and multiple different drinks.

Best Coffee: All In Coffee

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor March 5, 2026

Right in the heart of downtown Clemson, All In Coffee has become more than just a place to grab a cup; it has become a community cornerstone where the Best Coffee in Clemson and human connection come together. Located...

There was a protest on Jan. 20 in Columbia, South Carolina, protesting ICE immigration enforcement and President Donald Trump's second term.

Douda: Advocate for a change

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor January 29, 2026

As you may have seen or heard on Jan. 8, in Columbia, South Carolina, hundreds of community members gathered at the State House to protest actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, particularly...

Collecting CDs are just one way you can 'go back to analog' in the new year and start listening to physical media.

Douda: We’re going back to analog

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor January 15, 2026

You may have seen it, ironically, all over social media already. In 2026, many are saying that they’re cutting back on streaming, scrolling and their social media presence altogether. I have seen...

Students are opting for AI summaries rather than reading and doing work themselves.

Douda: Are people actually reading?

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor November 6, 2025

For years, professors have complained that students aren’t properly doing their work. In the past two years, with the rise of artificial intelligence, this seems more real than ever. Students opt...

Many of us scroll our lives away on social media when we should be living our lives to the fullest.

Douda: Live your life to the fullest

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor September 4, 2025

What if you woke up tomorrow and everything was gone? Imagine opening your eyes and realizing that you were still here, but somehow, your friends, your family, your partner — everyone you love and rely...

Putting effort into your appearance can make a large impact on your feelings and how others perceive you.

Douda: Put some effort into the way you dress

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor August 20, 2025

As a college student simply trying to earn a degree or even just obtain the “college experience,” it’s so easy to throw on a pair of sweatpants and a sweatshirt and call it a day. I would be a hypocrite...

Lauren Douda is the editor of the Opinion section. She is a sophomore secondary education and English double major from Lexington, South Carolina.

Letter from your Opinion Editor

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor June 3, 2025

Hey everyone! I’m Lauren Douda, the editor of the Opinion section here at The Tiger. I’m currently a sophomore double majoring in English and secondary education, and I’m originally from Lexington,...

Many Clemson students' favorite study spot is R.M. Cooper Library, located in the heart of campus.

The best study spots on and off campus

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor June 3, 2025

As much fun as Clemson’s social aspect is, we can’t ignore the real reason we’re all here: to earn a degree. This means finding the best study spot on campus where your brain power can really shine....

Clothes are just one way in which you can express your individuality.

Douda: Be your own person

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor April 10, 2025

I see comments on social media all the time like “We should bring this back,” “I wish this were a trend,” or “I wish dressing like this was more normalized.” My only response to these comments...

Groucho's Deli started in Columbia, South Carolina, but has become a community-favorite in Clemson.

Best Sandwich Shop: Groucho’s Deli

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor March 6, 2025

Just slightly off of Keith Street and up the hill is the multiple-time winner of Clemson’s Best Sandwich Shop. If you’re searching for a superior sandwich experience, look no further than Groucho’s...

Our generation is very lucky that we have the ability to access everything at once. Just take a minute to pause and find the art and the joy of waiting.

Douda: We’ve lost the art of waiting

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor February 13, 2025

What happened to waiting? In the age of digital media, everything happens instantaneously. Want to listen to a new album that your favorite artist released? Just look it up on Spotify. Heard there...

The social media craze TikTok is an app that consumes a large portion of 18 to 24-year-olds time.

Douda: Maybe a TikTok ban is a good thing

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor January 30, 2025

Jan. 19 was a sad day for many of us in the United States. It was the day that our beloved app, TikTok, was banned seemingly for good, only for it to be back up around 14 hours later. But before it came...

Douda: Making and keeping new years resolutions

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor January 16, 2025

As we enter the new year, people worldwide establish New Year’s resolutions to better themselves. New Year's resolutions are nearly 4,000 years old, and people have tried to keep up with them since Mesopotamia...

With the colder weather, it is difficult for students to stay upbeat and positive. We need to find ways we can combat these feelings.

Douda: Beating the ‘winter blues’

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor January 16, 2025

As winter rolls in and the days grow shorter, many college students find themselves battling the “winter blues.” At this point in the school year, nearly everything we have been looking forward to...

Some food in the dining halls are unlabeled, leading to students not knowing if they could have a reaction.

Douda: The dining halls need to do better

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor December 5, 2024

As a student at Clemson who has a food allergy, I know, like many others, how vigilant I need to be to ensure that I am safe from an allergic reaction of any kind. My allergy is common, but not so common...

Technology and social media can make an impact on our ability to talk with others

Douda: The internet’s impact on socialization

Lauren Douda, Opinion Editor November 14, 2024

In our formative years — when we first started to experience independence — whether in high school or the beginning of college, our ability to socialize was stunted by COVID-19 and the quarantine. Because...

Students can use reusable bags to reduce the dangers of single-use plastic waste.

Douda: Living green and making a difference

Lauren Douda, Contributor October 24, 2024

In a world where climate change is larger than ever, people always think that change can only be made in overarching, grand gestures. While it is true that these large-scale actions are crucial, the important...

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