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Staff writer Quinn Carty and photographer Kendyle Seay interviewed various Clemson inhabitants looking to share the passions and experiences of students, professors and employees.
"What was your most memorable "For me, diversity is everything. To experience this year?" see all races, all colors — it doesn't "We are doing a visual impairment simulation for Clemson "Being at the Georgia versus Clemson matter. It is great to see the different University's campus." football game. It was really exciting, and personalities that come through here "We are trying to see how accessible this place is for the visually I thought the school and the community ... we never really see any negative impaired for our human factors class. It has not been easy on the bonded through it. It was a crazy people coming through Starbucks. We campus. I knew where I was going, so that made it a little easier. But for atmosphere and it definitely carried out always know when they are down, so new people, you definitely need a guide and it would be very difficult to throughout the entire season." -Wood row we are here to lift you up. And that's get around." pretty much what it is all about!" -Andrew, Marshall and Zach -Donell ^■i ill nil w&w * * ' III B n i uI t ^H : \ Jl
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HE^'' k^L -\ ' & fi. 1 * "What is in the box?" *Z'\ "Formal t-shirts." "What is your favorite finals week look? Weird outfits or anything?" "We are doing an article about the "I designed them. We had a nautical "I think people's go-to are pajama pants. I have had a lot of pajama Humans of Clemson..." themed formal... there is an anchor on wearers in my finals." "Humans? What if I am not human?" the frocket... for Phi Sigma Pi. I am a "I think my favorite is the sweater vest." "Well, if you were to give one piece of bio-sci person, but I am really crafty, so I "Any really nice, dressed to impress people?" advice to a large group of people what get to design t-shirts." "Yeah, one of my friends actually wears a suit to all of his finals. He goes "So, he is just employed to carry them?" would it be?" for the look good, feel good thing." "Don't listen to advice." "Yeah, they are really heavy and someone -Bobby and Kyle -Professor Antony Valentini has to carry it, so yeah." -Dante and Charmaine
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please recycle THE TlOER First Copy Free please recycleTHE TlGER First Copy Free please recycle THE TlGER w \k0 w w THE TIGER ♦ APRIL 25, 2014 ♦ FINALS ISSUE From childhood play spot to social experiment Article by: Caroline Hensley SoulPancake is an organization known for you can get to know someone that vou mi On a "warm spring day, Clemson's Social Justice YouTube video sensations, including the popular talk to at any other point in time." Committee set out to change the community, ''Kid President" clips. So when Wesley Hutthins, Volunteers facilitated these interaction one rubber ball at a time. For the second year in a Clemson graduate student now serving as a'm participants crawl ball pit anc a row. members of the Social Justice Committee assistant director for leadership at Eastern Carplin; each other questi( propped up a tent with a table and whiteboard University, decided last year that he wanted to "Though wegdidn't 4 direct their di&„, alongside a wooden pit stacked high with rubber replicate a SoulPancake experiment on Clemson's we found that th» ^^•tj^i^o^i-o -.^vuilh elided balls. The event, entitled "CU at the Ball Pit," was campus, students jumped at the idea. up talking abou aw one really inspired by a social experiment conducted by the Hutchins. an engineering student, constructed _en a professor and company SoulPancake which seeks to encourage a gate-accessible ball pit out of wooden boards student who didn't ev iu>>' each other, which conversations among various individuals on from Lowe's, and the experiment, which sought was cool. saw a guy and a girl flirt and end campus by having them sit and ask questions in a to inspire profound conversations with complete up exchanging pJione._ 1_ nu 1. J. . . !*. . ...V . 1_ .11 strangers, took off from there, pit is responsible for new ison love." On April 16 of this year, the Social Justice Smith said. arnittee within Residential Life repeated the After the participants < jeriment at an event known as "CU at the conversations, each woulwould jot down some notes Ball Pit." about the experience on slips of pape: Over the course of two days, between the hours then tape their responses to a whiteh ? "'O a.m. and 5 p.m., volunteer graduate students The Social Justice Committee plans to c> :: ... members of the Social Justice Committee the written responses to the experience and ervised as a variety of Clemson students, document the overall reactions to the pis ipus tour attendees, professors and faculty methodology of initiating conversation. members sat with each other in the ball pit and Some of the anonymous replies indue" mpted to hold meaningful conversations with learned that you are never too old to ... person opposite them. pit," "It was great to see how intercoi "You would be surprised what you might learn all really are" and "It was wonderful I from someone with a very different identity from that everyone, even strangers, can face sir your own; different viewpoints and life experiences challenges in life." contribute to a diversity element that is really As the event's slogan states, the committee cool to see here on campus," Brittney Smith, a hopes that the annual CU at the Ball Pit fvent graduate student and member of the Social Justice will continue to "share the awesome" across the Committee, who volunteered her time at CU at Clemson community for years the Ball Pit, said, ''We really value the idea that Shaq Thomas (left) and Shea Alevy (right) laugh together in the ball pit.
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KATHERINE SCHENCK has been LEED-certified, and the program is in place at retail locations. STAFF WRITER University is currently seeking Each year, Clemson recycles LEED Silver, the next level of LEED 4,815 gallons of cooking oil and In 1868, Thomas Green Clemson certification, for all new construction 13,000 pounds of paper. wrote a letter that stated sustainable and large renovations in the future. Also, 35 percent of Clemson agriculture and a sustainable economy Another aspect of former University's food budget is spent were his primary goals in establishing President Barker's Top 20 by 2020 on local or organic food, and 10 a college that focused on scientific plan includes reducing the on-campus percent of the campus grounds are education and research. energy consumption by 20 percent maintained organically. By 2030, Clemson by using temperature setbacks, In 2011, Clemson University University aims to be demand management techniques and created a sustainability committee, carbon neutral. Princeton Review upgrading lighting. called the Eco Representatives has named Clemson as one of the Another university goal is to Program (Eco Rep), in which top 322 institutions in their 2014 increase energy sourcing from representatives from various green colleges guide, which evaluates renewable resources by 10 percent by organizations on campus collaborate schools for their commitment 2025. Clemson University currently and work to increase sustainability. to sustainability. has a variety of sustainability projects "The Clemson Eco Reps' goal During Jim Barker's 14-year in progress, including a biodiesel is to promote a strong foundation of presidency of Clemson University, program, a composting facility and a sustainable lifestyle practices within c his most public and notable goal was wind turbine testing facility. the Clemson university campus and (6m^fMU! irT6)(rM to transition Clemson into a Top 20 On April 22, Clemson University community," Eco-Rep president University by 2020. held an Earth Day Celebration event Rachel Brant said. "We seek to iota Part of that effort includes to promote sustainability. The event, educate our peers about changes they establishing a long-term plan for which was sponsored by the Clemson can make to their lifestyle to be sustainability on campus. University Undergraduate Student more sustainable." Since 2004, Clemson's campus Government, included green-energy "The Eco Reps promote has made efforts toward a greener demonstrations by Clemson's biofuels attendance at the Clemson Farm- campus, beginning with the program, Gear Solar of Greenville Fresh Market and [created] a Clemson first LEED-certified building and Richard Kay Superstore Sustainability week. They also take (Leadership in Energy and Auto Dealership. pictures of people using reusable Environmental Design). University Dining Services is also water bottles and riding bikes," 0(864) 477-9207 This LEED-certified building involved with sustainability efforts Jackie McSorley, an Eco Rep for her was not only the first on Clemson's on campus. sorority, said. "I just organized and (864)477-9213 campus, but also the first in the state Cooking oil is converted to 100 ordered 200 reusable water bottles . LEASING OFFICE of South Carolina. percent biodiesel fuel, and a refillable . . to promote sustainability within Since then, the Greek Quad soft drink and coffee mug discount my chapter." 11Q3-I TIGER BLVD. CLEMSON, SC 29631 How's your summer Iwking? Time to start Grwo-ing Make the most of your summer in Charleston at Trident Technical College. Clemson students participate in beta test for new app Grwo.
Maymester (May 5-23) MATT ABRAMS with industry leaders like Richard time this article was printed, over STAFF WRITER Belluzzo, the Former President and 200 Clemson students had Grwo This intensive session is ideal for highly motivated students. COO of Microsoft. profiles. "I think Grwo is a great Complete a core or requirement in just three weeks. Grwo is a new app aiming to "Some of the prizes are pretty way to encourage students to excel April 29: motivate students to reach their legit. I just wonder how the app in all areas of college since it gives Application deadline for new students greatest potential both inside and plans to make money to [be able to] students an incentive to succeed," (You must be accepted before registering.) outside of the classroom. continue giving stuff away," junior Olivia Storch, a sophomore who uses The premise of the app, which is Matt Noland said when told the list the app, said. Now through May 1: of rewards. Grwo is in beta testing and Online and in-person registration available to Clemson students as part The app requires students to is only available at three colleges, (New students must see an advisor.) of a beta test, is to reward students for achievements during their time verify their achievements in order including Clemson. Summer Semester (May 27-Aug. 5) in college. to prevent people from lying to get All users are required to Achievements are split into more points. register with a clemson.edu email May 15: five categories: Innovation, First of all, users must take address to help ensure that they are Application deadline for new students Leadership, Learning, Imagination pictures with achievements to prove actually students. (You must be accepted before registering. and Improvement. their success. The app is currently available Now through May 20: For example, in the Leadership For example, when a student in the iTunes App Store, and the Online and in-person registration category one achievement is claims they got an A on an exam, Grwo website claims it will soon be (New students must see an advisor.) mentoring another student. For they must take a picture of their exam available on Android. Learning, students can fulfill and upload it before they get points Morgan Jasper, one of the achievements with grades they get on for the feat. student ambassadors for the app, is In addition, Grwo has all users excited about the idea of Grwo at Affordable tuition and fees: Six credit hours only $392.78 exams, homework, etc. after S.C. lottery assistance.* FAFSA required (fafsa.gov). Call Students earn points for each agree to the terms of an honor code Clemson. "I think students should be 843.574.6000 for details. achievement and can redeem these which holds users to a high standard commended for all of the things that points for rewards using the app. of honesty when using the app. The they do. We have so many active and There are many different types of honor code states that lying about involved students here on campus, rewards, from Starbucks gift cards achievements to obtain rewards is and hopefully this can give other and Southern Fried Cotton clothing fraud and a "crime that is punishable students a little incentive to maybe TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE to entry in a sweepstakes for trips in real life." study a little harder or to join a new to events like TomorrowWorld Student awareness of the app organization and make a difference." 843.574.6111 | www.tridenttech.edu Music Festival or a meet-and-greet has grown slowly; however, at the Jasper said. 'Tuition for tri-county residents THE TIGER ♦ APRIL 25, 2014 ♦ FINALS ISSUE POLICE BLOTTER Officer James Graham responded to an incident reported at Byrnes Hall at 4:24 p.m. on April 17 that involved a suspicious male going through a laundry room at 1:30 SAY WHAT? p.m. earlier that day.
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[803)508-7263 I WWW.ATC.EDU April 25, 2014 The curious case of cannabis & and Cesamet A third cannabinoid drug, Epidiolex, is the distinction between medical cannabis versus "getting ARTHUR NATHAN BRODSKY currently in FDA clinical trials for children suffering from stoned" recreationalry. «r« Columnist Q extreme seizures. Due to its Schedule 1 designation, however, medical Seriously can someone Seven year-old Chariotte Figi used to be one of those cannabis research remains severely restricted. This limits & ■*> ^p PLEASE let me come use ^m suffering children, before being introduced to medical our ability to tailor specific medicines to treat patients ^ their shower @CrippleAlphaPhi ™ Often worshipped as a cure-all, or else cannabis. As reported by CNN, Charlotte was constantly more effectively. Through research we discovered — and demonized as purely corrupting, die tormented by seizures for the first five years of her life, were able to educate the public on — many of the dangers I need to go to the gym for like cannabis plant remains extremely polarizing and none of the seven drugs proposed offered her any of alcohol, tobacco and pharmaceuticals, yet we have 12 hours straight considering in our society. In truth, cannabis can cause both good and relief Charlotte even tried an extreme diet, which helped comparatively little data for cannabis. the amount of caramel bad effects in people. Even Dr. Die, who affectionately marginally with the seizures, but had debilitating side By rescheduling cannabis, as Oregon has already done macchiatos I've drank in the named two musical masterpieces after cannabis, effects of its own. Seemingly out of options, Charlottes and as the California Medical Association has advocated, last week (2>sampetersss acknowledged "it's known to gfve a brother brain damage." mother purchased medical cannabis from a local we will be able to improve the value of medical cannabis. Mounting scientific evidence supports the medical Colorado dispensary. This rescheduling would also allow us to develop t One more class and a final t exam and this ffeakin day will benefits of cannabis for diseases such as cancer, HIV, Almost immediately, Charlotte's condition improved. appropriate regulations — like we have for alcohol, finally be over @>abcater221 Parkinsons and Alzheimer's, amongst others. However, She went from having 300 seizures per week, to about tobacco and pharmaceuticals. These would include our outdared drug laws are stifling the medical 3 per month. By simply eating the medicine in her food manufacturing and labeling standards to help prevent Wondering if at any point community's ability to transform cannabis into legitimate, — and avoiding the damage of smoking cannabis — misuse. Importantly, this could be done without making in my college career I'll learn life-saving medicine, and unless these laws are revised, Chariotte can finally lead a normal and happy life. cannabis legal for recreational usage. that a bed is not conducive to many people will continue to suffer. Her amazing story even converted Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Even though overvstaelming evidence supports the learning @kier830 Currently, cannabis is a DEA Schedule I substance — CNN's chief medical correspondent, who recendy benefits of medical cannabis and its removal from the the most dangerous category. For comparison, cocaine praised the potential of medical cannabis in his article Schedule I designation, the issue of legalizing cannabis I would sell my soul for Loose and merhamphetamine are Schedule II substances. So are "Why I Changed My Mind on Weed." To understand for recreational usage, which is outside the scope of this • Change tacos to be delivered ^^ prescription pharmaceuticals, which claimed 22,000 lives why Charlotte's case was so successful, let's look at the article, requires many more considerations. to me with a tequila sunrise on ^P in 2010, according to the Center for Disease Control and complexity of cannabis. By addressing how both cannabis usage and its black the side @VictoriaJReid Prevention (CDC). Meanwhile, tobacco and alcohol are Currently, 85 cannabinoids have been identified, with market trade affect our communities and our country, we ^k Last week of class AKA get ^H completely legal, even though the CDC determined that both positive and negative effects. The two most well can properly evaluate the overall impact of the prevalence ^^ your sh*t together week ^^ together they contribute to over a haff-million deaths each known cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) of cannabis. Then, and only then, will we be able to _ (2>danmclaughlinl2 _ year in our country. and cannabidiol (CBD). Whereas THC is psychoactive develop smart, sensible policies that maximize the benefit To be classified as Schedule I, as cannabis is, a and causes the "high" associated with cannabis, CBD and minimize the harm to both individuals and society. f Where can I buy a 4^ substance must have "no currently accepted medical use". provides benefits without any psychotropic consequences. photographic memory??? ^B Strangely, the U.S. government holds a medical patent on The cannabis strain Charlotte uses — now nicknamed @tracylynnb93 cannabinoids — a specific group of compounds found "Charlotte's Web" — contains a high CBD content in cannabis — as "neuroprotecrive antioxidants." The but a low THC content This combination stops her ARTHUR NATHAN BRODSKY is a bioengineering major. FDA also approved two cannabinoid drugs, Marinol seizures without any psychoactive effects and highlights Email comments to [email protected]. #ClemsonStrong backfires
itselfheavily affected by religion, but it's clear that almost all Clemson ELLEN MENY fans, or at least the ones who use Twitter, connect their religion Columnist to football. Obviously Clemson has a massive religious presence, The Galley and the FFRF believed this religious presence was leaking into the football program. Technically, they are correct The football team is I'm sure you all heard about the FFRF, or the Freedom From influenced by religion, and the Twitter response was defending this Religion Foundation, calling out Clemson football for religious connection, not denying that there was one. Restaurant Christian influence. The FFRF argued the Clemson football The way that some people ate commenting on social media puts team was too religious and was pressuring non-Christians into Clemson, especially the Clemson faith community, in a bad light. religious activities — this article isn't about that. A day before writing this article, I saw what I consider to be, truly Fine Waterfront Dining I truly don't mind if the football team participates in religious and utterly, the most heinous social media post of this entire event events. I'm happy a player can be baptized with his friends around "I dont understand why it matters if WE want to have God him — so as long as those who opt out aren't ostracized or judged. in OUR football. It's the south, we love Jesus and he is present And Nami Asian Bistro Multiple former and current players have attested to the fact that in everything we do. If you dont like it then leave, we don't need they've always felt comfortable on the team, so I have no evidence you anyways." Great Pay Flexible Hours to argue against it I believe that the FFRF jumped on a supposed I could pause to explain all the things wrong with this status, but opportunity that turned out to be a bust. They are at fault. it would be a waste of words. All I can say is that according to this Only 12 Miles From Campus That isn't the problem. The problem isn't an agency attacking post, I'll be losing many Jewish, Atheist and Muslim friends after our football team for supposed religious bias, nor is the problem the they leave Clemson because they don't love Jesus enough. But it's No Sundays Evenings Only football program itself. The problem is the misguided, embarrassing fine, because I really didn't need them anyway. response from many Clemson students and alumni, This social media response has lessened my respect for Clemson. t ^fSoon after the controversy began, the hashtag #ClemsonStrong However, I want to stress that not all Clemson students and alumni appeared on Twitter. Most of the first tweets under this hashtag are at fault. Many people responded in perfectly normal ways to the NOW HIRING! went as so: "Christian by choice, not by force." Students were issue, even under the #ClemsonStrong hashtag. Unfortunately, the voicing the idea that Clemson doesn't force their personal beliefs on responses people notice are the ones that are ignorant or hateful or Apply in person at them. That made sense. proud. The problem is that Christian members of Clemson were Portman Marina However, after several days, the response became more attempting to defend their religion in an extremely un-Christian "enthusiastic" One Facebook user asked, "You don't like that manner. I know that the faith community at Clemson is better Lake Hartwell, Anderson Clemson football broadcasts their love for Jesus? Don't go to than this. Clemson has a very powerful and dedicated religious Clemson ... it's as simple as that." A tweet said, "Stand with Dabo community that does many good things for charity and students. 287-3215 or 287-3211 and stand FOR Jesus Christ" Finally, someone sent an incredibly Yet, for all of the students' passion and dedication to their faith, respectful message to the FFRF: "There are no real atheists there are why is it I feel farther away from God after witnessing this? just those who live with the fear of their sin coming to die light." The response morphed from defending the football program itself to defending the religious aspects of the football program and insulting atheists. What is extremely strange about this response is ELLEN MENY is a communications major. Email comments to it actually proves half of FFRF's point. I don't see Clemson football letters @thetigernews.com. THE TIGER ♦ APRIL 25, 2014 ♦ FINALS ISSUE
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PHOTO [email protected] (864) 656-2150 EHRICK HAIGHT The grade inflation sensation Assistant Photo Editor COPY EDITING [email protected] insight from courses and professors. Further, a trend has reward does not necessarily have to come in the form of a (864) 656-2150 FRANNY FOSTER ensued, where students choose professors not based on letter grade. More often than not, a high A' does not mean ANNA BLAKE KEELEY Copy Editor Opinions Editor merit, personality or intelligence, but whether or not the a student gleaned insight from the class. Further, not every "( COLBY LANHAM professor is an easy grader. As a result of these trends, grade student who receives an A' always deserves it. Lettet grades Copy Editor inflation has occurred, or simply, the awarding of higher ultimately have become nothing more than an indicator KATIE CRAWFORD Copy Editor It's that time of year again — where students are grades to a student than he or she deserves or should receive. of false progress, with grade inflation to blame. frantically trying to survive these last two weeks I hope for the day when students can fret less about the Grade inflation does not allow for stellar students to with the best results possible. In reaction, I have next grade received and more about the material they're truly shine. There has been a steady, upward increase RECRUITMENT been thinking a lot about the significance of Clemson's supposed to be learning. Narrative learning, as opposed in student GPAs, starting in the 1990s, and it has not KATHERINE SCHENCK current grade scale system. Along with the vast majority of to the current grade scale, is implemented at select colleges decreased since. It seems that anything below an A' is recruitment.thetigernews @ gmail.com American universities, Clemson uses a letter grade system, throughout the U.S., such as Brown University and New virtually unacceptable. The once standard 'C is becoming where our grades are calculated and summed up into a final College of Florida. At the end of the semester, teachers obsolete. If students are receiving higher grades than DISPLAY ADS grade point average (GPA). What does our GPA really provide written feedback to students as an alternative deserved, the standard for excellence changes. Grade [email protected] (864) 656-2167 to grading, often providing ways in which students can inflation varies between schools and disciplines, giving mean? This daunting, yet powerful acronym has the power BLAKE WILLIAMSON to change the course of your life. Lets face it, as college improve for future terms. This system strives to cater more students at different universities with different majors Advertising Manager students, our GPAs control us. From fraternities, club toward the individual when factoring in the student's unfair advantages because of fluctuating scales and sports and even to graduation and a future career, our GPA overall performance. In the case of larger, introductory teaching methods. has become the new standard of defining oneself. courses, students have the opportunity to receive a grade, With an ever-competitive job market, standing out DISTRIBUTION In the United States, the parameters for grading are normally based on a pass/fail system. While this system is from your peers is exceedingly important. Severe grade KEVIN Cox Distribution Manager normally based off of letter grades, where an A' signifies virtually impossible to implement at a public university inflation has made it harder for students to stand apart exemplary work, and an 'F represents utter failure. While with over 20,000 students, a new system of grading should from one another based off of grades alone. Merit has the grading system usually varies between classes, with definitely be reevaluated. been defined by receiving the highest possible GPA for different assignments worth different percentages, your Teachers should have the ability to set a standard of so long, but the highest GPA does not always translate to the greatest students. It is time for a change in the system. CONTACT US final GPA is what really matters presendy. Classroom work learning for their classrooms and expect students to follow MAIN OFFICE has become less about learning and more about what it it. The students who aren't going to show up for class 315 Hendrix Student Center Clemson University takes to make the best possible grade. Rathei than taking when receiving a grade definitely aren't going to show up Clemson University, Clemson, S.C. 29633-1586 the time to learn and understand what we're being taught, when they knowingly aren't receiving one, and that's their Phone (864) 656-2150 Fax (864) 6564772 we are more concerned about getting an assignment prerogative. Teachers shouldn't worry about students who FRANNY FOSTER is an English major. Email PRINTER completed on time. I think striving for the best possible don't worry about themselves. However, the students who Anderson Independent Mail, Anderson, S.C. comments to [email protected]. GPA has completely deterred students from gleaning real do strive to do their best deserve to be rewarded, and this for handling the whole process well, as the potential for going ELAINE DAY McDaniels' draft stock skyrocketed during the 2013-2014 professional often affects game play. "If they don't handle it right, SPORTS EDITOR season after he was the only player in the country to lead his team in points (614), rebounds (255), blocks (100), steals (41) and three- it becomes a distraction for your team," Brownell said. "K.J. did a The 2014 NBA draft pool, filled with stars like Duke's jabari pointers (42). He greatly improved his numbers from the 2012- good a job as you can do at deflecting things and staying focused Parker, and Kansas' Joel Embiid and Andrew Wiggins, gained a 2013 season, increasing his average point total per game by 6.2 on our team. Always putting our team first in what we're trying Tiger this week as K.J. McDaniels announced on Tuesday that he and his free throw shooting percentage by 15.8 percent, all while to accomplish this season. "He made several statements over the las decided to forgo his senior season with Clemson and enter the making first-team All-ACC and earning the ACC Defensive Player course of the year every time he was asked (saying) he was not ^JBA draft. "It's a great day for Clemson basketball," Head Coach of the Year. He especially made his way to the national spotlight thinking about it. And to be honest with you, with K.J., he wasn't Brad Brownell said. "Any time you help one of your players realize with his famous dunks, which cracked ESPN's SportsCenter's Top thinking about it. His mind wasn't on a draft position. His mind a dream. It's special. That's what we're in the business of doing— 10 multiple times. was on what we have to do to win. That's very mature. I don't think preparing young men for the future. I couldn't be more proud of "It took a lot of thinking," McDaniels said Wednesday in a joint there are a lot of guys who are going to be that way. That's hard." how K.J. has conducted himself the last three years. He's been a press conference with Brownell. "My teammates are amazing. They McDaniels is projected to be drafted in the late first round by multiple sources, making him the first Clemson player to model player." were great to me. They understand what I've gone through ... It "I'm thankful for the opportunity these past three seasons to was a difficult decision just [because of] my teammates and the be drafted since Booker in 2010 and the 16th in school grow as a player and person at Clemson," McDaniels said. "None of Clemson family and how they showed they appteciated me. I love history. "People finally at some point tealized the guy's this would have been possible without the guidance and support of Clemson for that." pretty good," Brownell said. "I think a big part of it is we were my coaches, teammates and family. This was not an easy decision, McDaniels said that he spoke at length with Brownell and former winning. He wasn't just a good player or the best player on a team that's not very good. He was the best player on one of the best but I am excited to take the next step toward fulfilling my lifelong Tiger Trevor Booker, who currently plays for the Washington teams in the league:;-.^ dream of playing in the NBA." Wizards, before making his decision. Brownell praised McDaniels THE TIGER ♦ APRIL 25, 2014 ♦ FINALS ISSUE Club Showcase: Looking for a house to rent? Your search is over! Handball ELAINE DAY play from an exchange student and SPORTS EDITOR wanted to get exposure for the sport. Slann Properties: Earlier in April, Clemson's However, the group was not initially Handball team travelled to Auburn, large enough to field an entire team. Ala. for Nationals. 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"This was a term to push their way to possibly and an identity that this team becoming the best team in really personified, playing hard in the country ... It really is quite every game from start to finish," amazing that in just one year this Richert said. club went from finishing dead last The team was founded in 2011 by at Nationals, to finishing fourth," Tigers to the NFL: Shane Williams, who learned how to Richert said. Where are they going? MATT RADOMSKI Martavis Bryant (WR) 2nd Round No. 54 w^rmm STAFF WRITER Overall - Philadelphia Eagles: Martavis Bryant had a After Clemson's back-to-back 11 win seasons, there breakout year which was topped off with two amazing is a lot of optimism about the future of the program touchdown catches in the Orange Bowl. Bryant's stock under Head Coach Dabo Swinney. However, just as has been on the rise since the NFL Combine, where Clemson rises back into the national spotlight, a lot of he impressed coaches and scouts around the league their stars are moving on to the NFL. With the draft with his rare athleticism. Bryant and the Philadelphia only a couple weeks away, let's take a look at where Eagles might be a match made in heaven since they some of our former Tigers may be headed. released veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson. With Jackson gone, Bryant has the opportunity to thrive in Sammy Watkins (WR) 1st Round No.3 Overall - Chip Kelly's high-octane offense. Detroit Lions (Trade): Watkins has been the biggest superstar in a Clemson uniform since C.J. Spiller, Brandon Thomas (OT) 4th Round No. 112 and has become the clear No.l wide receiver prospect Overall - Tennessee Titans: Brandon Thomas had an coming into the draft. Detroit has been drooling over amazing career as a Tiger playing tackle and guard. Watkins' athleticism since they visited Clemson for After an impressive NFL combine, a lot of scouts had his pro day, and will be more than willing to trade Thomas going in the second round. Unfortunately, up to the No. 3 spot to get him. With Watkins, the Thomas tore his ACL during a private workout Lions will have a wide receiver tandem that will be with the New Orleans Saints. Because of the injury, unmatched across the NFL. Thomas will probably drop a few rounds to a team TIGERS LIVE IM THESE W99DS like Tennessee, who needs to improve their offensive Tajh Boyd (QB) 4th Round No. 107 Overall line but can wait for Thomas to recover. - Oakland Raiders: Tajh Boyd had arguably the We invite you to come tour the available best quarterback career in Clemson history, and Bashaud Breeland (CB) 3rd Round No. 80 floor plans (3 & 4 bedrooms) and amenities on property maybe even ACC history. 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Clemson's student radio station, WSBF, is cherished Rings, a psychedelic rock group from Athens, Georgia for representing the interests of the Clemson was also featured. The singer's dreamy, whispered community in a radius that covers almost the entire lyrics combined with Mood Rings' solid percussion drive to Greenville. This past Friday, WSBF FM and occasional groove to create a funky acid-washed Clemson expanded its role from "88.1 FM, the sound. The last to preform on the side stage was 10th Upstate's only true alternative radio" to the host of Letter, delivering introspective, futuristic electronica. Springfest, the sixth annual music and arts festival Springfest's main stage in the lesser-known back benefitting Clemson Community Care. Despite room contained a full stage, lights, a sound booth relocation due to inclement weather, the festival and monitor, and even one of those flailing, inflated was a huge success getting students and community tube-man. The main stage first featured the fast- members alike to turn out — and up. paced, dramatic Sea Wolf Mutiny, a Rock group from Rather than having a monetary cover charge, Columbia, SC. Haunting piano chords and raucous Springfest accepted donations of canned goods and vocals set a tone one might expect to hear among 17th cash. Proceeds from Clemson's generous music century seamen in a port-side tavern at night - plus and arts community will go directly to Clemson electtic wails from the set of Stratocaster strings on Community Care, a non-profit organization helping stage. Also wielding a Stratocaster was Heyrocco, low-income families and individuals become self- a Charleston-based indie band with an energized, sufficient members of the community. In previous youthful sound. Heyrocco is a familiar name in years, Springfest has been held the South Carolina music at Tiger Park near the Esso club. scene, often performing with Rain, however, gave The Royal Clemson's own Art Contest. Tiger Cafe — formerly Friend's The frontman, playing a pink Stefanie Bannister performs solo on the side stage. Cafe — the opportunity to THE FESTIVAL WAS A HUGE guitar and singing about teenage entertain the community. SUCCESS ALLOWING STUDENTS love was "So hot," according to Indoors or outdoors, ' music the girl in front of me. Others is music and the artists of AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ALIKE were further impressed by Springfest were at their loudest TO TURN OUT - AND UP. the band's ability to rock out and best in the cozy venue like Zeppelin. this ^p^^^ ^^^ Also on the main stage Sptingfest featured three ^ ( were the bands Diarrhea Planet, stages spread among booths, EatRat Da Czar and FKI. tents and the two-room indoor Diarrhea planet played a set of space of the Royal Tiger. The entrance featured punk rock, followed by FatRat's party rap and finally outdoor seating and hosted the Clemson Community FKI's low-tempo hip hop. WSBF's expert sound Showcase, where local singers, musicians, poets and engineers smoothly handled Springfest's technically DJs shared their art with their friends and neighbors. formidable variety of musical styles. A large crowd always surrounded the performers, Witnesses at the event remarked that a "sh*t load" which, at times, even included band members of of canned goods were collecred at the door. WSBF's the larger acts. Student performers were given the General Manager Maddi Phillips further estimated opportunity to recieve appreciation and feedback from that over $1000 had been collected, as well as enough established musicians. cans to completely fill two trash cans, two coolers, The raised section to the right of the entrance and several plastic grocery bags. Station members hosted the stage, and booths featuring local crafts, have not yet reached a final count because canned merchandise, and information fringed the room. goods continue to make their way into the station. Stefanie Bannister performed first on the side Donations will be delivered to Clemson Community stage, delivering bittersweet lyrics about love and Care as soon as a final count has been made. As in friendship with her hymnal voice and pleasant ukulele previous years, Springfest 6 proved to be a successful strumming. Subsequently, Concord America shifted music and arts festival that allowed the Clemson the atmosphete with a set of loud, rough garage punk community to spread appreciation and goodwill. — heads were banged and guitar strings popped. Mood
Sea Wolf Mutiny takes the main stage. FINALS ISSUE* APRIL 25, 2014 ♦ THE TIGER 11
by Matt Spadaro, Staff Writer Classic iced coffee from Venti iced coffee from Hot hazelnut coffee from We can all try to pretend it doesn't exist, but Java City Starbucks Einstein Brothers finals week is upon us once again. It's a ruthless Java City's classic iced coffee is a sure bet for an Yes, Starbucks on campus is typically packed If someone tells you they went to Einstein fight to the finish. No matter if this is your enjoyable pick-me-up. Their take on iced coffee to the doors with professors and students, but Brothers and weren't overcome with instant joy, second or seventh finals week, they don't get has a nice, pronounced flavor (even a bit of a there is a reason for that: they make a pretty swell they're a) wrong and b) probably lying. Einstein easier and we all know the crushing sleepiness dark roast taste) and isn't too hearty. Java City's cup of coffee. This is finals week, and you need a Brothers' hazelnut coffee is a delicious roast that that hits after that second or third hour in location in Cooper is also extra convenient for larger iced coffee then you'd ever normally drink is enjoyable at any time of day, and the flavor is Cooper. However, there is a delicious liquid those extended study sessions. (don't worry, no one is judging you) so the venti pronounced but not overpowering. commodity that we all know and love; it fills us For maximum enjoyment: grab one with is the answer. Don't bother with a tall or grande For maximum enjoyment: don't add too with good vibes and great energy. No, I'm not three pumps of classic cane sugar and add a little iced coffee; you'll finish a tall in two sips and a much milk or sugar. It will overpower the great talking about Four Loko, although most people bit of milk. It'll run you between $3 and $4, and grande won't do the job to keep you up. And hazelnut flavor and make the coffee very heavy. wouldn't mind a blackout in a can instead of it's worth every penny. forget those blended, flavored drinks Starbucks stressing over exams. I'm talking about the f ., sells; they often provide zero caffeine wonderful elixir of life that is coffee. There _ * GRAPHICS BY: ALY JONES/timeout layout editor i BPWF It gets better with time As you can imagine, I'm not afraid to openly and confusing, right? I think that at some point and emotionless people out there would have to talk about sex. As a sex columnist, I can freely you reach an optimal experience, however. At agree that emotions do affect how good it is. Yes, write about what's on my mind. However, you'd that point, you've got your toolkit ready to go. we've all had those hookups that were nothing probably be surprised to learn I'm just as open in Second, it's quite possible that we just get more than sex, and those are fun. However, think person as I am on paper. My boy toy even thinks it's better at selecting mates. I'm no evolutionary back to the partners that stand out the most to sexy that I'm a sex columnist. Hashtag blessed, y all. biologist, but I think it's safe to assume that you — chances are, they weren't just booty calls. Without prying at my friends, I've been able to over time we learn how to get better at finding The times that you have with someone special get them to open up and realize it's normal and a significant other. We learn early on in are on another level. healthy to discuss sexytime shenanigans. During a relationship if it's moving along well, Every movement is one of the most recent discussions with my roomies, Therefore, we are less likely to hit a home done intentionally. I had an epiphany: sex has gotten better for me run with someone who can't meet our Its normal The orgasms are over time. It turns out that others agree, although expectations. The more time you spend more intense and the I'm sure that plenty of people disagree. Of course with that special someone, the more and healthy to looks that you give I had to speculate with my friends as to why this time you have to communicate about discuss sexytime each other during pattern exists. So ladies and gents, let's hypothesize everything from your sex life together, the act speak louder why sex can get better (or worse) as time goes on. what you're going to do for your next shenanigans. than you realize. I'd The most obvious reason is that with experience date or where you see yourself in five choose that any day. comes skill acquisition. Absolutely no one is good years. The bond that you form together As the at sex their first several times (and by "several," by simply communicating can transfer to how semester comes to a close, I'd like to encourage I mean more like "several dozen"). Regardless of you both behave when you're between the sheets, everyone to take a quick break from all of the how you learned about how to put what where, This brings me to my last point, which is what stress from finals. If you have a partner, grab you aren't going to know how to be good at I hope you all take away from this lesson. The them and get freaky, but put some emotion getting physical until you've done it many times variable with the most substantial impact on the into it! For those single Tigers out there, and in many different ways. Like driving a stick quality of sex is often the role that emotions play, treat yo'self to some self-love. Either way, a shift, you aren't going to know what the hell you're In the movie "Good Luck Chuck," Chuck asks big "O" can be a great solution for stress, doing until you get some hands-on experience on what sex is without love. His best friend responds, an actual stick. Recall the first time you gave a "SEX!" as if it's a no-brainer. It really isn't a no- ^^^^ j T~ hand-job or stroked it by yourself. Awkward brainer, though. Even the most straightforward V /. [ffljff rQY *This advice does not necessarily represent the views of The Tiger. ^/ Outdoor ampitheatre Underneath Lightsey Bridge 12 FINALS ISSUE ♦ APRIL 25, 2014 ♦ THE TIGER Interview with @CU_Slam CU at the Bar's Twitter bio reads, "I am the I planned an impromptu bar crawl for it. It Tyler Durden of Twitter," which speaks for wasn't very successful. I didn't even go. The #KnowYourQnon itself. A quick read of his Tweets makes it thing I liked most about it was that I got an Katie Crawford, Copy Editor seem like his is just like any other account. email (Because of my job I was included in the However, Slam seems to have crafted his email, they didn't know it was me) from the Clemson's anonymous presence on Twitter has been booming. From @ClemsonParties anonymity into a smart business venture. Clemson Coalition. In the email they stated to @CU_Gentleman, there seems to be an anonymous Twitter account relating to just May his answers shock and awe us all. the hashtag that we used and were informing about any facet of Clemson life as a student. With anonymity comes power. These accounts all of the who's who's of the Clemson area provide the opportunity to reach out and tweet to other Clemson students and fans The Tiger: What made you decide to make an about the radical movement for a bar crawl while allowing their creators to remain faceless. In true anon fashion, each interview was anonymous Twitter? on the snow day. One of the head officers in conducted over email. No identities were breached in the creation of this article. 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The Resurrected • Dirty bathrooms • Begging An oudet, a window and an unoccupied spinny Here they come, sauntering over like they have all chair. Can it be? Have you found the One? A unicorn the time in the world. The following is a transcript of • Lack of imagination in a library of broken mules. Alas, a solemn backpack documented interaction with this particular species: marks territory and you, the hunter, draw back to Hey, you. I know, it has been forever, hasn't it? In fact, • Bad teeth lick your wounds elsewhere. You'll share answers on it's been so long, I don't think I have ever met you a take home test, but this is too sacred a pact. Two before. Oh . . . You were here for syllabus week. Fine, • Crying hours later, after a much needed bathroom break, you fine. Sorry, I will not offer you my notes. I can't really; loop back around, glancing about for a more secure my computer fried and they were all destroyed. 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They claim to be indisposed and very terribly it turns out that he is dead and I was the one who busy, but with the furious amount of frantic calls and found him, is there some sort of clause I can claim to • Misogyny live time Twitter updates, is it any wonder they can't exempt finals? If Dumbledore ran the place we could keep up with their study schedule? all exempt finals ... CATWALK We wanted to make sure plenty of fashionistas got a turn on our weekly runway before summer called the curtain, so we spiced things up to make this weeks show special. We roamed around campus looking for the "little things" on outfits. Here's our take on this weeks special selections: One thing we don't see enough on campus is people willing to make a statement. The big bow statement necklace said all kinds of things, but what we heard loud and clear was"Glitzy and unafraid." Fashion is all about taking risks, and we appreciate The striped dress with the front panel seeing it. Plus, throwback to sleeveless jean vests and throw pockets caught our eye for two reasons: the bit J them forward on campus more often, please. of leather lining made sure the pattern didn't fade away into the rest of dress and the gold buttons got them to pop. Both are atypical To inspire our gentleman to drop t-shirts, oversized buttons sundress materials, and we hope they stick ups and boring Sperries, pick up some sweet oxford style loafers around for the summer. and make sure they match your belt as well as these do. You'll have to class things up to look as good as these shoes do. FINALS ISSUE ♦ APRIL 25, 2014 ♦ THE TIGER 15 You've made a thoughtful descion, but make sure to AQUARIUS W reflect on the whole situation Jan. 20 - Feb. 19 and be aware without over- Pasatiempos complicating. 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The intensity with which you 40-Devious; 8-Arrived; 54- Perfect Sleeper maker; CANCER ^ &n care for others will stir some 41- Slow, to Salieri; 9- Very alert person; 55- Spine-tingling; 1 1 new emotions in you this week. % * 43-Witness; 10-Picket; 56- Campfire trear, Last week's puzzl e: W' i 2 i yrfL June 22 - July 22 Don't be impulsive. 44-Regard; 11 - Swung around; 57- Echolocation; D E E V. 'A S O > A 1 A S T 47- Female rabbits; 12- Subsequently, 59- Village People hit; A L V A i> 1 V E s A N T O E A Not all people are as generous 48- Fold; 13-Large car; 60- Boxer Max; R E L v E L T O T A L 20 1 Hi 22 49- Barely make, with "out" 65- Swiss river, T E L A V I V It 6 R T 1 L E LEO as you. Be wary of the one I '> 0 s E "B A S S E T p taking advantage of you and 27 "s T R 1 D E H A b E L E | July 23 - Aug. 23 take initiative to protect yourself Hk^ 33 [34 I3S 1 FIND RUSTY c R O A K ■ L A Y 1 M T A this week. A 1 D A | T F 1 R spr 1 E L HI R 0 E A B 1 A T 1 E 1 D You very seriously invested in a ■ VIRGO AND FRIENDS! ■ 1* 1 T ; H c 1 N E j M j A friend of yours, and though it A ~B S O 1 R B L A N W appears your work was in vain, Rusty the Bear and his friends are hidden ■'• 1 Aug. 24-Sept. 22 somewhere inside this edition of The R E O R 1 D E R | A R C U "i IN 1 GI sometimes being there is all that ■ -- 55 in Tiger. Of course, they are much smaller E N T R 1 E 1 N R E L E j E 1 R matters. A C T O 1 N I E C S A R I 1 1 A 1 than this. Good luck! S H O R |T E C 0 S "R E 1 N | D j You have been craving balance LIBRA in your life for some time. *i* However, your dream of the Sept. 23 Oct. 23 ideal world could hinder you i{ from achieving it. ffidtfa&rP JfPI/&J77/Z&5> BY: ALY JON&S Life's weird, yo'. And it will SCORPIO k only get stranger if you are not Oct. 24-Nov. 21 honest with everyone involved including yourself. SAGITTARIUS Your significant other stole the Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 hearts of the people around you - be thankful for your choice. Keep an open mind because . there's a new opportunity in CAPRICORN V your life that will make you very Dec. 22-Jan. 19 happy. 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