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The Dikes at Clemson offer some of the best views of campus and welcome thousands of visitors every year. 

Best Outdoor Spot: The Dikes

Corey Glenn, Asst. News Editor March 7, 2024

With its close proximity to Clemson and a beautiful lake view, the Clemson Dikes has won the best outdoor spot for 2024. The path is a favorite among runners and dog walkers, while the slopes are enjoyed...

Options of waffle cones available at Spill The Beans.

Best Ice Cream: Andee’s

Juliana Coates, Senior Reporter March 7, 2024

Tucked away off College Avenue sits one of Clemson’s best-kept secrets. Spill the Beans, also known as Andee’s Custom Blended Ice Cream, has satisfied the Clemson community's sweet tooth and caffeine...

Clemson running back Phil Mafah (7) had four touchdowns in the Tigers win over Kentucky in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Dec. 29, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida, to earn the title of MVP.

Best Male Athlete: Phil Mafah

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor March 7, 2024

If you paid any attention to the last few games of Clemson football this past season, it was nearly impossible to watch them without noticing Phil Mafah, this year’s Best Male Athlete. The 6-foot-1,...

Next time you need an updo, visit Tiger Lily Beauty Co., this years Best Hair Salon.

Best Hair Salon: Tiger Lily Beauty Co.

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2024

Having a bad hair day? We’ve all been there, but lucky for you, Tiger Lily Beauty Co. is located just off campus, on Tiger Boulevard, and is the best place for all things hair and beauty. Topping...

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

If you’re a serial procrastinator looking for the right environment to finally study for that exam, Clemson’s Robert Muldrow Cooper Library is the place for you. This year, Cooper Library claimed...

No one fake ID is alike: they vary by state, quality and identifying information.

20% of IDs flagged as fraudulent in ‘promising’ start of fake ID scanning program

Kat Pugh, Senior Reporter March 6, 2024

The implementation of a fake ID scanning pilot program in downtown Clemson has been successful, with nearly 20% of IDs being flagged as fake this year, city of Clemson Police Department Chief Jorge Campos...

Student taking a standardized test.

Peck: It’s time to ditch standardized testing

Natalie Peck, Columnist February 28, 2024

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, many universities nationwide, including Clemson University, updated their admissions policy so that standardized testing scores would be optional in their application...

Tillman Hall is one of the most well-known buildings on Clemsons campus.

It’s ‘Clemson Day’ in South Carolina

Blake Mauro, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2024

Today, Tiger fans across the Palmetto State are celebrating "Clemson Day." Clemson Day is an annual South Carolina holiday meant to celebrate Clemson's research and education achievements, as well as...

Cash Machine performs in Athens, Georgia.

Upstate band performs down in Athens

Matthew Grubbs, Senior Reporter February 22, 2024

Rock bands come and go, but sounds tend to linger. Those with a lingering thirst for the classic ‘70s and ‘80s rock bands, those who crank the speakers up to 11 when the night gets wild and jam until...

Large crowds flocked into Littlejohn Coliseum for the 29th annual International Festival on March 10, 2023.

Jordon: Clemson University represents inclusivity at its finest

Mariah Jordon, Podcast Editor February 22, 2024
Check out why The Tiger's podcast editor believes Clemson University is a very inclusive institution.
Tanner talks with The Tigers Avery Mock for an interview.

Tanner Smith: From Tiger stripes to TV fame

Avery Mock, TimeOut Editor February 22, 2024

If someone is described as “sunshine in human form,” that is likely an exaggeration. However, there is no hyperbole in that phrase when describing Tanner Smith, who recently appeared on Netflix’s...

Grace ODonnell is the editor of the Sports section. She is a junior sports communication major from Allentown, New Jersey.

Meet the Editors: Grace O’Donnell

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

Hey y’all! My name is Grace O’Donnell, and I am the current Sports Editor at The Tiger. I’ve been in this position for almost a year and have been with the newspaper for almost three years. I...

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