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Kylie Tutterrow is a senior political science and communication double major from Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Letter from your Associate Editor

Kylie Tutterrow, Associate Editor June 3, 2025

Hello Class of 2029, and welcome to Clemson! Coming to Clemson is more than just a college decision; it is the start of something truly special. The people you will meet here, the skills you will learn...

Downtown restaurant Evolve Kitchen + Table won the award for Best Place to Bring Your Parents this year.

Top 10 Best of Clemson winners

Kat Pugh, Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2025

Each year, The Tiger hosts a contest — Best of Clemson — for the Clemson community to vote on their favorite stores, organizations, local businesses, people, restaurants, activities and much more....

Some helpful items to bring to the dorms might include a fan, alternate lighting and efficient storage containers.

Dorm essentials: What to & what not to bring

Matt Herrick, Senior Reporter June 3, 2025

Living in on-campus housing as a freshman can feel drastically different from your previous living experiences for a number of reasons. It is a huge difference to contain your entire life in one single...

During Clemson's fall semester, Tiger Prowl is held at Memorial Stadium.

Just keep swimming: What I wish I knew as a freshman

Abigail Tabor, Senior Reporter June 3, 2025

The shift from high school to college is abrupt and daunting. No matter how far you end up from home, the first year of college seems to be a never-ending learning curve. However, if you are able to get...

Thomas Merzlak is the editor of the TimeOut section. He is a junior world cinema major from Florence, South Carolina.

Letter from your TimeOut Editor

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor June 3, 2025

Hello everyone, and welcome to Clemson! I’m confident that your next four years will be great, and I thank you for picking up and reading this special Orientation issue of The Tiger. I serve as The...

The Tiger's Managing Editor is spending her summer working with heavy metals in her research for Clemson's Summer Creative Inquiry program.

Keeping up with The Tiger

Kat Pugh, Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2025

From Long Island, New York, to Fort Worth, Texas, The Tiger’s staff has been busy at work this summer at various jobs and internships. Find out below what various staffers have been accomplishing...

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,...

Putting yourself out there and making new friends is a great way to get involved and elevate your college experience.

The importance of trying new things, putting yourself out there as a freshman

Cole Jersek, Columnist June 3, 2025

Starting college at Clemson University can feel like stepping into a completely new world. You're surrounded by thousands of people, events and opportunities you’ve never imagined. The best advice? Put...

The world cinema program's student-run film series provides an opportunity to see great movies from around the world.

Fall film series presents ‘The Greats’

Thomas Merzlak, TimeOut Editor June 3, 2025

One of many on-campus activities at Clemson is the film series that the world cinema program puts on each semester. Students in WCIN 3990, taught by Dr. John Smith, choose the theme and films for each...

Beautiful lakes are just one of the South's many perks.

A guide to the South for out-of-state students

Kat Pugh, Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2025

As a Californian born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, moving over 2,500 miles away to attend college in South Carolina was an adjustment, to say the least. For out-of-state students, the South...

Griffin Barfield is the editor of the Sports section at The Tiger. He is a senior communication major from Oceanport, New Jersey.

Letter from your Sports Editor

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor June 3, 2025

Hello everyone, and welcome to Clemson! My name is Griffin Barfield, and I am beginning my final semester at Clemson University, which I cannot believe. With that, and thinking about everything that...

From racing across campus for classes to tailgating in Death Valley on Saturdays, your outfits should match both your personality and your new lifestyle.

Viral in the Valley: Transitioning your wardrobe from high school to college

Kaitlin Mulvihill, Recruitment Manager June 3, 2025

When it comes to college prep, most people stress about packing the right things for their dorm room — but they often forget about their wardrobe. The truth is, you probably won’t wear half of what...

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