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For additional information, call the Campus 911 office at 864-656-8911 0RIENTATI0N2000 THE TIGER ■ PAGE 3 SUMMER 2000 Football is king in Clemson A welcome from the editor in chief ► When Saturdays arrive roaring crowd. USA Today called dealing with grades, finances and other administra- in the jail, the focus turns to this tradition "the most exciting 25 If you are a incoming freshman at Clemson tive procedures. You may have a dishonest professor. seconds in college football." University, you are in for some of the most excit- one venue in Tiger Town. You will fall victim to the infamous parking services After every Tiger score, a can- ing and life changing moments you have ever department, where often times bureaucracy and dis- non is fired and the Tiger mascot experienced. PHILLIP CASTON honesty can go hand in hand. You will be subject to editor in chief does as many pushups as the Tigers As you begin your time here at this University I others' wrongdoings in some shape or form, whether have points. When the score gets have grown to love for years, you are probably feeling they are teachers, administrators, your fellow stu- high (as it tends to do against the several mixed emotions. Excitement. Fear. Anxiety. Something strange happens to dents, or maybe even yourself. These are the down- Gamecocks), the Tiger usually Hope. While you are beginning the first chapter of Clemson on fall Saturday after- sides that come with universities (not just Clemson), noons. Cars swarm in by the thou- finds himself quite tired. your life at Clemson, I am beginning my final one. Two important traditions to Now that I am a senior, I look back and realize I felt and it is inevitable that you will fall victim to them. sands, people are covered in orange, When you do face hardships such as these, it can Clemson football are the First all of those emotions three years ago. car horns blare "Tiger Rag" in the be difficult to find a way to voice your concerns. Friday parade and Tigerama. The Clemson is one of the most unique places in the distance. However, there is one body that serves as the voice for First Friday parade, which has been world, and one that you will grow to love whether Students, alumni, faculty, and the students of Clemson, and that voice is The Tiger. around since the 1950's, features a you try to resist it or whether you take the entire just general fans congregate around Sometimes the best way to fix a situation that you parade down Highway 93 from school in with open arms. You will feel the chills the massive stadium known as feel is wrong, unjust, or needs improving is to make Calhoun Courts to the through your body during fall Saturdays in Death Death Valley to watch the Tigers the situation public to the entire student body and Amphitheater on the Friday before Valley. You will spend lazy summer afternoons on take on their next opponent. For faculty so they may stand up for your cause. If the sit- the first game. This year's First with your closest friends. You will lie the average student at Clemson, it is uation is not voiced in the open, it cannot be reme- very rare to be anywhere else on a Friday parade will be on September on Bowman Field in the spring time and you will 1. Several student organizations spend those wee hours of the night studying in died. home game day. I invite you to contact me at The Tiger if you ever participate in the parade. Tigerama places you never imagined you would crack a book. For some new students, the have a question, concern or problem about Clemson is an event the night before the The next four years of your life will be filled with largest football game they've ever that you are having trouble overcoming. We serve to Homecoming game where organi- excitement, love, learning, happiness and friendship. attended drew in a crowd of maybe inform and aid the common student. Call my office zations perform skits, skydiversfall These will be some of the most changing years of a 1,000. At Death Valley, be pre- line at 656-2158, email me at from the sky, and a Homecoming your life. You will discover just who you are, because pared for a crowd of 80,000 or [email protected], or just stop by my office at Queen is chosen. Tigerama takes more than half of what you learn at this school will more. So for those that are not used 315 Hendrix Student Center. Even if you think the place in Death Valley. not be learned in the classroom. to football being a second religion, matter is trivial, we may not. It is important to get that foot- Your life will be filled with pain and struggle as here are a few traditions and details Good luck as you enter Clemson this fall, and concerning Tiger Town gamedays. ball ticket (home game tickets are well. College is no easy place to live, and at times, it can be very trying on a person's life, especially a new may your times here be as exciting and as fortunate Before every game, the crowd free to all students) with your freshman. It is important to know where to turn as mine. You're in for a fantastic ride. sings the alma mater and then the friends as quickly as possible before when life is too much to take at college. Turn to a band fires up "Tiger Rag" as the each game to ensure the best seats trusting friend, professor, advisor, or even a complete Sincerely, players rub Howard's Rock at the in the house. With a promising sea- stranger. Always turn to someone who has been top of the Hill located on the east son ahead and Head Coach Tommy end of the stadium. The players Bowden leading the way, tickets there before. Clemson is a wonderful place to spend your col- then run down the hill to greet the could be scarce. lege time. However, like all universities, Clemson has its problems, and many of these problems contribute Phillip Caston to the struggles and pains you will experience while Editor in Chief attending college. You will get entangled in the bureautic web that this school is prone to spin when

Get your voice TENT10S: Heardwith Keep up with , StudentMedicd Clemson news & sports. AWARD WINNERS: Tiger staff members have produced a "Best-in-State" QemsonCable Networis .newspaper nine of the last twelveyears. Published on FRIDAY during the fall Clemson's television station and spring semesters, Ttie Tiger is 656-1226 Clemson University's only student TJGER newspaper with complete coverage The award winning Semantics of University and surrounding g^gjchair Clemson's literary and fea- community news & sports. tures magazine 656-2833 AWARDED... Tiger seeks new workers *j% Best College Newspaper in the State by the Press Association. TAPS Associatin Collegiate Competition. **|iC Best of Show from the Associated PHILLIP CASTON Clemson's yearbook Collegiate Press. editor in chief It is the ninth time in the past 656-8277 twelve years that The Tiger has "•jlpBest Designed College Newspaper by the Society of Newspaper Design. The nationally acclaimed and taken home the Best Overall award. The Tiger official student newspaper of A staff of more than 50 students, Clemson's student newspaper Clemson University, The Tiger, is from all majors, has made The 656-2150 always in need of fresh, young tal- Tiger its home. Many of these stu- ent to add to their ranks. dents have won individual awards It serves as the student voice for for their work, and several have The User Town Observer Clemson students by covering used their experience at The Tiger Clemsonsconservative edito- events, issues and concerns that to boost them into the job market. rial journal affect the student body and the sur- The newspaper offers opportu- 656-4637 rounding community. nities for students in news, features, The Tiger published since 1907 entertainment, sports, advertising WSBF881FM □ SEMESTER (10 issues)..$12 □ 2 YEARS (44 issues)..>40"s35

and is South Carolina's oldest col- and photography. Past staff mem- Clemson's studen radio sta- s TIGER YEAR (22 issues) $20 D^YE^is (88 issues).,,£8Cf 65 bers have acquired jobs with major' tion □ lege newspaper. As students' main Ail subsc/ipiions scni business newspapers, Internet media sites, Class A {th.rd doss). First class is source of information about the 656-4010 | NAME also available Call 864.656.2160 Clemson community, The Tiger has major corporations in marketing | STREET SENBYetWCHKSai developed into, a respected and positions and even in the National Run by students...for the MONEY WES TO: revered newspaper. Footbal League. The Tiger students. I CITY Circulation Department In March, The Tiger was named The Tiger is located at 315 P.O. Box 2337 Become a part of Clemson, SC 29632-2337 Best Overall Newspaper in South Hendrix Student Center. For more Clemson's media today. PHONE Carolina at the South Carolina Press information, call 656-2158. PAGE 4 ■ THE TIGER 0RIENTATI0N2000 SUMMER 2000 Underage? New center to be fully Not a problem ► Clemson offers plenty of functional for Fall 2000 funfor under-21 crowd. ► The Hendrix Student ence spaces, as well as a student computer lab and movie theater PHILLIP CASTON editor in chief Center mil feature students' occupying the building. oldfavorites in a new scene. Along with the McKissick Being underage at Clemson can Theater, which will show the most make anyone feel bored and left recent movies, the first floor out. However, there are several JOHN ADAM WICKLIFFE includes the salon Hair at Hendrix, activies in Tiger Town to entertain assistant news editor telecommunications office, uni- students under 21. After years of anticipation, the versity bookstore, Copy Cats, for- Students can enjoy pool, bowl- new Hendrix Student Center's merly the Union Copy Center, and ing and video games at Edgar's, grand opening is slated for the the Hendrix Food Court, which located at the University Union. beginning of this fall semester. includes offerings ranging from

Nick's, Ridgways and the The Hendrix Student Center Lil' Dino's subs to Burger King. JOHN ADAM WICKLIFFE/ -nil Mill Gameroom are three bars down- was completed in March of 2000, Also featured in the first floor SITTING PRETTY: The Hendrix Student Center, completed in March of town that allow an under-21 crowd, and it had taken approximately food court is the Agricultural 2000, is ready to accomodate new organizations and departments. but students still must be legal in two years to complete its construc- Department Food Sales, which has order to drink at these venues. tion. Organizations and depart- moved from Newman Hall. A long offices of TAPS, WSBF, Tiger Town media," Kittle said. Located in Clemson are ments have been moving into the standing with University students, Observer, Semantics, CCN and The "It opened up a lot of space in Blockbuster Video and Moovies new center since its completion faculty and graduates, the agricul- Tiger. The Michelin Career Center the University Union that we did- near the Winn Dixie shopping cen- date, and it will be fully opera- tural sales features Clemson's own and student computer lab com- n't have before for student and ter on Highway 93. Of course, the tional for the upcoming fall semes- original blue cheese and soft-serve prise the remainder the floor. other organizations," Kittle said, Astro is a favorite movie theater of ter, so incoming freshmen will be ice cream. Paul Kittle, associate director "including UPAC, Panhellenic Clemson students, with every show able to take advantage of all the The second floor of the center for Greek life and student organi- Council, Graduate Student costing only $1.50. center has to offer. houses most of the meeting and zations, expressed that the Government and Central Spirit." Drinking underage or with a The long-awaited new center ballroom space, as well as admin- Hendrix Center offers the The Hendrix Student Center is fake ID can be costly if caught, with provides the University with istration offices, multicultural University what it has previously located off S. Palmetto Blvd. penalties reaching as high as a $150 much needed meeting spaces, affairs, the information desk and been unable to provide, space. behind the Bryan Mall high rises or 30 days in jail. Anyone caught while offering a large variety of the coffee shop Cappuccino's. "The Hendrix Center brings and Schilleter Dining Hall. It is drinking underage in South social spots. Student media offices occupy a many bonuses, including reserv- open Monday through Friday from Carolina will lose their driving - It includes two ballrooms, three majority of the third floor of the able spaces, casual space and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on the week- privileges for three months. meeting rooms and two confer- center. The suite includes the increased office space for student end from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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That's the well- On a rooftop promenade in Kyoto, Japan, school And for God's sake, don't sit around and play must know that I love it or I would accepted nickname of the children practice their English on American video games all day. not be so eager to return) I decided Memorial Stadium, the home of the tourists. How do I know this? I did not read Enjoy butterflies. to do for you what no one did for me: Tiger football team and the Frank about it. I experienced this bizarre phenomena By all means travel! See the world. Despite the Be a translator. Howard Field. The stadium holds moments before writing this column. rumors, the world does not revolve around Death You may not have noticed but more than 80,000. It's one of the A large part of education is experience. I recom- Valley. If necessary, take out loans, but try exploiting these Clemson folk have a language largest on-campus stadium in the mend that you try it all. College is the perfect place your parents first. all of their own. They walk around world. As a matter of fact, it's larger to experience the world. Thus said, I will give you a Be charitable. Humble yourself on occasion and spouting words and phrases that than any NFL stadium. Howard is few things to look out for while in Tiger Town: give back to the world. (Fraternities and sororities will leave you flabbergasted. known for putting a little wad of Go to class (you meet people there and it actually actually work with many of the local charities—it's In my first week on campus I as chewing tobacco in each of the four helps your grades). a good start.) baffled by Tiger-speak like this: corners of the stadium. Go to the library (you meet Get involved with the "I'll be on "Land of the people there and it actually University. Write for The Tiger. Or (l)Bowman all Midnight Sun", helps your grades). Feeling for the Tiger Town Observer (if you day but not too aka, Lee Hall. If adventurous? While at the swing that way). Get a radio show latc.there's no you're an archi- library, take a study break and Rob Barnett on WSBF Work for CCN. way I'll miss tecture student swim in the reflection pond. managing editor If I remember correctly, drink- (2)premium night you'll get your Go to bars at least once (you ing is probably at the top of your at Harcombe. dollars worth meet people there). Get kicked list right now. I would recommend I'll stop by and with two desig- out of Tiger Town Tavern on throwing a few other things in the get (3)Danny Ray nated two homes your 21st birthday. mix. Beer is not the pinnacle of college life—it is not at the (4)Stone. on in your years at Drink underage if it's your thing, but for God's even close. the way to ©Death Valley. Hope Clemson. Lee Hall, the home of the sake do not get caught. I wish everyone success here at Clemson. As a he's awake after spending all night school of architecture is the only Join a fraternity or sorority if you swing that way. final thought, please keep in mind that college is in the Land of the (6)Midnight Sun! building on campus open round the Cheer at football games if you swing that way. much more than career training. You are not here to Oh, yeah make sure you avoid the clock. Be sure to bring your pillow. You might prefer women's basketball though. Go learn a skill (though you will hopefully get one in (7)ticket witches near the Ticket witches. This is the affec- team! the process); you are here to get an education. Shoeboxes. O kay meet you on the tionate, but appropriate, name stu- Fall in love, but be careful. This can be more (8)Hill after the (9)tailgate. Ha! Did dents have given many on-campus treacherous and exciting at the same time than any- you see all those girls walking the parking enforcement officers. If you thing else. Rob Barnett is a senior majoring in electrical engi- (10)walk of shame?" are planning to drive on campus Get a credit card, but stay out of debt! And please neering. E-mail comments to Bowman Field. When grads say you may find yourself using this pet don't sign up for a credit card in order to get a free T- [email protected]. they miss Clemson images of name sooner than you would like. shirt. Bowman dance through their "The Hill." The home of many minds. Tucked nicely between tough die-hard Clemson fans who Clemson House and Tillman Hall prefer grass to hot seats. This is the you'll have many images of designated area for underclassman Bowman in your mind before you in Death Valley though some swear httpy/tigerclemsonedu Good times. graduate. Bowman on a nice sum- they're the best seats in the house. mer day has more student atten- Tailgate. Nope, we're not talking dants than any human sexuality about the guy on the highway who class. insists on getting a little too close to Premium night at Harcombe. your back bumper, we're talking Campus dining is one case in life about an all out party. Some fans get where you must enjoy quantity over to the stadium at 5 a.m. on game day quality with one exception. In our to reserve a good spot. two dining halls, Harcombe, on the Walk of shame. If any of you W west side of campus, and Schilletter, freshman girls decide to make a late ™~ "We Back the Tigers" W* on the east side, premium night is night visit to the Quad, the four the night they pull out the good buildings that surround a large stuff. courtyard housing many on-cam- Central Spirit is a student-based organization that supports and promotes a variety of Clemson Danny Ray. You'll be sure to meet pus males, you may be getting more a few of these but I won't ruin the than you bargained for. If the late sports, including football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, men's and women's soccer, base- surprise now. night turns into the early morning ball, and many more. "The Stone." is-a you can expect an embarrassing Clemson's reliable aluminum rock walk across the courtyard. We provide our support through many activities, such as: the'University has been promising to tear down, well, just about as long Kristi Devlin is a graduate in psy- •fa Blowing up balloons for all home football games as Clemson's been Clemson, chology. E-mail comments to let- •fa Painting Faces at sporting events Originally built for temporary hous- [email protected]. •fa Going on weekend and local road trips •fa Planning the annuaf First Friday Parade and Pep-Rally, Orange and White game events, and Homecoming competition jfa Throwing out T-shirts at baseball games j|$ Waving C-L-E-M-S- ^Jj-N flags in the end zones at home football games •fa Selling original Clemson t-shirts •fa Publicizing all varsity sporting events •fa Organizing and planning Spirit Blitz' Week ;g$And Much More!

Most importantly Central Spirit is a great way to meet new people that will be friends for a lifetime. If you are interested in joining, we invite you to attend one of our drop-ins on either Wednesday, August 23rd from 7-9 pm in the Student Union Logia, or Sunday, August 27tn from 2-5 pm in the Hendrix Center Atrium. If you have any questions about Central Spirit, email them to [email protected], or check out our web page at http://www.clemson.edu/~censpir

■ ■•■ ~J* »• * «M»B PAGE 10 ■ THE TIGER ORIENTATION2000 SUMMER 2000 Eating disorders a common problem on college campuses A little advice for freshmen College freshmen often have pie more normal than myself, if campus are a lot better than they ► Ten to fifteen percent of If a friend, roommate or fami- disillusioned views of their you can call that normal, and gave were when I began college, but the ly member shows signs of an eat- future academic life. They me a sense that I was making a dif- lines to these labs can get rather college women suffer from ing disorder, the appropriate feel that college will just be one big ference at the University. long during peak times. It also eating disorders. course of action is to speak with party where the alcohol runs free Fraternities and sororities are a becomes useful to have your own the person honestly and compas- and nothing can go wrong. These great way to make friends for a computer when working on that i

MIKE MCCOMBS sionately, expecting a hostile are the people you will see this lifetime. English paper at 3 a.m. that is due reaction and giving them options year in school Park at tomorrow. An estimated 20 percent of all on how you or others can help. In and next year home if you Squirrels are evil. Sure they're women on college campuses at an emergency, a professional they'll be work- live within 30 cute and furry, but in the end if one time or another experience should be called. ing at the miles of cam- you aren't careful, they'll kill you. bulimia, and 10 to 15 percent of Quickie Mart John Adam pus. Believe me, Don't drink too much, or you'll all college women are anorexic, Signs of bulimia serving you hot Wickliffe you'll get a find yourself wandering the hall- said Bill Purkerson, a health edu- ■ No weight gain despite dogs for a quar- assistant news closer space ways staring at each door trying to cator at Redfern Health Center. heavy eating ter. Being a editor this way. figure out if that is where you live, Bulimia nervosa is character- ■ Excessive exercise freshman once Parking or if you're even in the right build- ized by recurring binge eating, ■ Swollen glands myself and _____ Services has ing. followed by purging by vomiting, ■ Discoloration of teeth knowing hun- students on the Don't cram ... too much This drugs or excessive exercise. ■ Disappears after eating dreds of them throughout my col- lowest level of the food chain and isn't high school where you could Anorexia nervosa involves self- ■ Fainting lege life, here are a few bits of their "ticket witches" are always go for months without studying. starvation. The victim is obsessed ■ Bruised Knuckles advice to remember. eager to ticket you obsessively. Study a bit everyday and you'll do_ with food but, because of emo- ■ Sores around the mouth Call your parents on the first Watch out for Harcombe. fine. tional problems, will not eat. ■ Constipation, sore throat, day of school to inform them that Eating at Harcombe has become Finally, don't skip class more Anorexia victims may also have irregular menstruation and you won't be making that 4.0 you more hazardous each year. You'll than needed. It's possible that binge and purge experiences. abdominal pain may also be promised. learn to cringe at every thought of there's something in class that v "Low self-esteem, pressures symptoms of bulimia. Avoid credit card vendors offer- the place. A special warning about might expand your mind the tini- from society and the family or ing you a free Eric Cartman Tshirt premium night: avoid the steak est bit. It could be life changing, trauma in a person's past may all Signs of anorexia nervosa for signing up. In the end, you may like the plague. Your health is but won't be unless you're there. be factors contributing to eating ■ Noticeable weight loss have more debt than you can han- worth it. disorders," Purkerson said. ■ Eats less and less dle and beefcake won't save you Bring a computer to school. "Age, physical appearance ■ Preoccupation with food from starvation. When I went though orientation John Adam Wickliffe is a senior in and personality type can vary rituals, calories, nutrition and Get involved. Joining The Tiger they said, "no, you don't need a computer information systems. E- greatly among those who are cooking was the best thing I ever did. It computer, we have labs." They mail comments to affected. Many times though, ■ Drinks a lot of water allowed me to associate with peo- were wrong. Computer labs on [email protected]. these individuals tend to isolate ■ Fanatical exercise and over- themselves away from their fam- activity ily and friends," said Purkerson ■ Compulsive tidiness and TheClemscai Alma Mater Here the sons of Dear Old We will triumph, • Eating disorders can be dead- perfectionism Where the Blue Ridge yawns Clemson, And with all our might, ly Ten percent of all people ■ Leaving for the bathroom its greatness, Reign Supreme all way, That the Tigers' roar may echo, under 20 years old who suffer immediately after meals (secre- • Where the Tigers play, Dear Old Clemson, O'er the mountain hieght. from eating disorders will die of tive vomiting) starvation, cardiac arrest or sui- ■ Withdrawal cide, according to the American ■ Symptoms may include Anorexia/Bulimia Association. constipation, dry skin and hair, Only 15 percent of people sleeping problems, and slower with eating disorders are over- metabolism, heart rate, blood weight, according to the AA/BA. pressure and body temperature. INCENSE Tillman JEWELRY 4 POSTERS Place A& CLOTHING One Unit Only £*&? CANDLES

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Unfurnished h 653-5600 Call....654-5240 ■"r, SUMMER 2000 0RIENTATI0N2000 THE TIGER ■ PAGE 11 Greek life sports thirty years of tradition Whodolcall agtin? Fraternities and sororities give freshmen a chance to ► dents, alumni, and faithful fans. The floats in the parade are built by the Phone numbers you need to make lije-longfriends and serve their surrounding com- fraternities and sororities at Clemson. The following Greek organizations know at Clemson munity. will be participating this year: Alpha Delta Pi Delta Gamma Academic Services: Kappa Alpha Theta Zeta Tau Alpha MANDY HAYS director of student activities and organizations Alpha Gamma Rho Kappa Delta 656-0199 Beta Theta Pi Alpha Chi Omega Undergrad Admissions; Interf raternity Council Recruitment Kappa Kappa Gamma Gamma Phi Beta 656-2287 The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is the governing body for the 21 men's Chi Omega Gamma Sigma Sigma fraternity chapters at Clemson University that are affiliated with the Delta Delta Delta Disabilities Services National Interfraternity Conference, Inc. (NIC). The theme for the Fall 2000 parade is "Honoring Clemson Traditions." 656-0515(voice) All floats will also highlight the success of various sports teams. The IPTAY/Ticket Office: Wednesday August 23 - Friday August 25 (11: a.m. -1:00 p.m.): parade is coordinated by the Central Spirit organization. Information Table - Union Loggia 656-2118 *Rush registration forms available Homecoming Festivities University Bookstore: Monday August 28 (6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) DISPLAYS 656-2050 Rush Convocation - Tillman Auditorium During the week before Clemson's Homecoming, Bowman Field ATTENDANCE REQUIRED becomes the site for many fraternity men, who work diligently on their Budget Office; *Rush registration forms available organization's display. This event, sponsored by Central Spirit, allows each 656-2423 Monday August 28 - Tuesday August 29 (7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) organization to produce a stationary or moving display, made of wood, Bursar's Office: IFC Smokers - Fraternity Area chicken wire, and pomps. Each is judged on several criteria, and the win- *Rush registration forms available ners are announced at the football game on Saturday. 656-2321 (Last chance to register for IFC Fall Rush) The festivities for 2000 will begin October 8, with the conclusion University Police Station: Wednesday August 30 - Thursday August 31 being on Saturday, October 14 at the Homecoming game versus Maryland. 656-2222 IFC Invite Parties - various locations Campus 911/Pronet: Invites distributed by individual organizations TIGERAMA Friday September 1 (11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Tigerama, the largest student-run pep rally, is held annually the 656-8911 IFC Bid Distribution - IFC Room/ Wannamaker Basement night before Clemson's Homecoming football game. This grand produc- Clemson Area Transit System: tion is put on by Blue Key National Honor Society and held in Death Valley 654-CATS National Pan-Hellenic Council Fallf est Stadium. Fallfest is designed as an introduction to traditionally African- Cheerleaders, Rally Cats, sky divers, fireworks, and the Dept. of Computing and American Greek letter organizations, their members, and their activities. Homecoming Court are just a few of the exciting events that occur at Information Technology Fallfest was created to facilitate accurate Tigerama. (DOT): Famous Greeks and timely information dissemination to Clemson University organizations, including many fraternities 656-3466 students about requirements and oppor- and sororities, are chosen to participate in the skit competition. Counseling and Psychological Neil Armstrong tunities for joining NPHC member orga- Organizations put together comical skits and perform them on the field in Services Center: Maya Angelo nizations. Fallfest also strives to foster a Death Valley. The skits are judged, and the winners are announced at the sense of community among NPHC mem- end of Tigerama. 656-2451. Jimmy Buffett bers through a series of educational, Come join us for Tigerama on Friday, October 13, 2000 The Redfern Health Center, Carol Burnett social, and service activities. evening is sure to be full of excitement and entertainment for all! Medical Services: . Sunday, August 27: 656-2233 George Bush Orientation Order of Omega Bill Cosby Location: TBA The Order of Omega is a national honorary student organization made Housing: Katie Couric Mandatory for anyone planning on up of the top 1% of fraternity and sorority leaders across the country. The 656-2295 applying for Epsilon Kappa Chapter at Clemson University sponsors two major pro- Judicial Services: Sheryl Crow membership in an NPHC organiza- grams each year. tion 656-0510 Leeza Gibbons Monday August 27 - Thursday, The Great Greek Give-A-Way is a Greek toy drive that benefits the chil- Laundromat Trouble Calls: John Goodman August 31: dren served by Country Santa, a local non-profit organization. This annu- 656-4354 Amy Grant Voter Registration and display tables al program enhances the lives of many children in our community. Union Loggia/ Hendrix Student National Dropout Prevention Jesse Jackson Center Greek Week takes place during the Spring semester. This is an oppor- Center: Michael Jordan Friday September 1: tunity for Greek organizations and their members to come together to par- 656-2599 ticipate in activities that encourage interaction and friendly competition. John F. Kennedy First Friday Parade - 6:00 p.m. Parking Services: Highway 93 Some of the events during Greek Week 2000 include: 3-on-3 Basketball; 656-2270 David Letterman Fallfest Step Show - 7:00 p.m. Greek Song, Dance, and Step; Greek Games; Annual Greek Awards Tillman Auditorium Banquet; and a canned food drive to benefit Clemson Community Care. Student Records: Elvis Presley Saturday, September 2 656-2174 Ronald Reagan Tailgate and football game Registrar's Office: Sam Walton Panhellenic Recruitment 656-2171 Dionne Warwick Schedule RESNET: Sarah Weddington The Panhellenic Council (Panhel) is 656-5441 the governing body for the 10 women's Student Post Office: fraternity and sorority chapters at Clemson University. The Fall Recruitment process will take place from 210 hendrix jtudent Lenter 656-2351 August 20 - 28,2000. A Recruitment Booklet should have been recieved by Telecommunications Services:. each incoming freshman and transfer female eariler this summer. To avoid 656-2600 a late registration fee, your registration form must be mailed on or before Clemson, SC 29634-4056 July 21,2000. If you have not received a booklet, please call the Panhellenic The Tiger News Department: Office at (864) 656-7826 or contact the Office of Greek Life. The schedule PLne: (864) 656-5827 656-4006 is as follows: Honors Program; Sunday, August 20 - Panhellenic Orientation 656-4762 Tuesday, August 22 - Round I Fax:(864)6564858 Thursday, August 24 - Round II Orientation, Leadership and Friday, August 25 - Round II Disability Services: Saturday, August 26 - Round III [mail: GKtthSflemson.eau 656-0515 Sunday, August 27 - Preference Parties Monday August 28 - Bid Day WeLsile: www.clemson.eau/^V^I^tLtx Transcripts: First Friday 656-2173 The annual First Friday parade is scheduled for Friday, September 1, Financial Aid: beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Highway 93 in front of campus. This parade is 656-2280 the kick-off to the football, season and serves to raise the spirits of our stu- «. PAGE 12 ■ THE TIGER ORIENTATION2000 SUMMER 2000

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