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Summer Robinson, Senior News Reporter CALEB BROWDER // PHOTO EDITOR In downtown Clemson, bars we’re outnumbered by a lot. If people grad students and those tend to be their patrons, so they are potentially are grappling with the challenge of don’t want to do what the mandates people who have been staying home, so forfeiting tips by kicking people out maintaining their businesses, paying and ordinances say, what else are we’ve had some pretty serious dips in of the bars for refusing to wear a mask. employees and keeping their doors we supposed to do other than shoot sales. It has been hard to stay open.” “People get mad when you tell them to open while also observing capacity ourselves in the foot and say ‘Get out!’” Last year, McManus started put a mask on, but making them happy limits and mask mandates enacted to Lee said. a fundraiser on GoFundMe to help is part of our job,” he said. slow the spread of COVID-19. She explained that student Nick’s stay afloat after months of As the night went on, the bars “It’s a very small school and a employees of 356 Sushi have been reduced business. Many loyal customers began to empty out and several police very small community and we rely on impacted most. “Not having a football chipped in, donating anywhere from officers appeared downtown to enforce our students and everybody else for season where you can have hundreds $5 to $50 or even more, and together the governor’s orders to stop the sale of business,” said Madie Lee, the general and hundreds of people filter through they have raised nearly $25,000. alcohol at 11p.m. manager of the popular bar, 356 Sushi. your bar, that takes away money not Bars, restaurants and other Most people on the street As she spoke with The Tiger, Clemson just from us but from people who businesses in the service industry are donned masks, which Lee said is a stark students crowded the inside of the bar, actually go to school at Clemson who struggling across the United States. contrast to the previous weekend, when dancing, singing and chatting with need that money to pay for tuition.” According to the US Census Bureau, almost no one was wearing a mask. The their friends. Some wore masks while Across the street at the oldest 64.9% of small businesses in the presence of law enforcement officers others clutched a drink in hand. bar in Clemson, Nick’s Tavern and accommodation and food services also marked a significant difference Lee explained that 356 Sushi Deli, the atmosphere was a bit calmer. industry reported experiencing a large from the previous weekend, when no has been able to adapt to COVID-19 One group of friends sat crowded in a negative effect to their business due to police officers were present downtown regulations by moving tables booth enjoying their beer and french the COVID-19 pandemic. In South to break up a large concert. around and clearly communicating fries while arguing about the pandemic. Carolina, 78% of small businesses Tensions are especially high expectations regarding masking and “Why are the cases still going up?” reported having requested financial following the large, unmasked non- social distancing to patrons before shouted one patron to her friends. assistance from the federal government’s socially distanced concert held at Study entering the bar. James McManus, the bar paycheck protection program. Hall bar on Jan. 8. Photos of the crowd However, employees of the manager at Nick’s, sat down with The McManus echoed Lee’s began circulating on social media bar are limited in their ability to Tiger to discuss how the pandemic has frustrations with the catch-22 of service that weekend, causing an outcry from enforce pandemic protocols. “There impacted business. “The pandemic has employees having to enforce pandemic professors and are usually 12 employees at a bar and affected us pretty seriously,” he said. “A protocols. He explained that bartenders others in the community. everybody’s capacity is around 200 so lot of our patrons are professors and and waiters rely on gratuity from Continued on A2.

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Krishna Patel the ceremony while downsizing and Capitol with severely restricted in- stars, including Demi Lovato, Justin Senior News Reporter modifying others. person attendance. Instead of the usual Timberlake and Jon Bon Jovi. Biden Biden’s inauguration theme hundreds of thousands of spectators and Harris are also expected to make Presidential parades, star- will be “America United,” a topic greeting the president-elect on remarks on this 90-minute special studded performances and glittering that has been highlighted throughout Pennsylvania Avenue after taking the program airing from 8:30 p.m. to 10 parties typically characterize the day his campaign. With a new strain of oath, a virtual parade will be held on- p.m. EST. Americans know as Inauguration Day. COVID-19 threatening to impact air to commemorate American heroes Disappointing as it may be to Add “virtual” in front of these activities Americans and the Jan. 6, 2021 from various backgrounds that reflect witness the inauguration ceremony and on Jan. 20, 2021 Americans will Capitol riots putting D.C. on high our country’s diversity, heritage and virtually, Americans currently have witness an inauguration ceremony like alert, Biden’s inauguration committee resilience. The Bidens will then receive a front row seat to an unprecedented no other. focuses on unifying Americans by a presidential escort to the White time in history. The restrictions at a President-elect Joe Biden keeping them safe at home. The House led by representatives from all ceremony celebrating our nation’s birth and Vice President-elect Kamala National Mall is expected to be closed branches of the military. are designed to keep us safe, but in a Harris will be officially sworn into on Jan. 20, vacation rental company To compensate for the typical few decades, perhaps we’ll be laughing office while maintaining strictAirbnb has cancelled many D.C. parties and balls that follow an at the bizarre mask-wearing and social protocols put in place amid national reservations during inauguration inaugural event, actor Tom Hanks will distancing we participated in. Right health and security concerns. This week and barricades have been placed host a post-inauguration primetime now, we can choose to turn a new 59th presidential inauguration will around the White House. Biden will program called “Celebrating America” chapter of history by staying safe and retain some traditional aspects of take oath at the West Lawn of the U.S. that features special performances by ensuring safety for future generations. A2 • Jan. 20, 2021 NEWS THE TIGER COVID-19 vaccine administration and public reactions Harley Frizzell the vaccine? According to the DHEC, Senior News Reporter the vaccine is being given in great numbers, which shows those receiving On Dec. 14, 2020, the first the vaccine are reacting well to it. COVID-19 vaccine was administered. Some nursing students here Since then, South Carolina Department at Clemson have received the vaccine of Health (DHEC) has rolled out the and talked to The Tiger about their separate phases in which the vaccine is reactions. Claire Ellis, a junior nursing administered. In phase 1A which we major, openly answered questions are currently in, health care workers, about her COVID-19 vaccine. Ellis Image courtesy of Lucas Downs, Contributor health care personnel, and those 75 was asked about her feelings of safety and older with or without health after receiving the vaccine. conditions are given the vaccine. In “I don’t feel much safer [so phase 1B, which would begin in late far]…Once I receive my second dose winter of 2021, frontline workers I think I’ll feel a lot safer,” Ellis said. BGR closes will receive the vaccine. In phase 1C, Ellis was also asked how she thought which will begin in early spring of the vaccine would affect campus due to COVID-19 2021, essential workers, those 65-74 when it is available to everyone. “I can with or without conditions, and those see campus gradually returning to a David Ferrara area, and nobody dining in, it wasn’t 16-64 with conditions will receive the new normal.” News Editor sustainable,” said Jason Assad, a media vaccine. Finally, in phase 2, which Ellis also urged everyone to contact for Amergent. starts in late spring early fall of 2021, “not take the decision lightly” when it After nearly 10 years of business BGR has won “best burger” in the vaccine will be available to everyone comes to making the choice of getting in downtown Clemson, BGR The The Tiger’s Best of Clemson issue for who would like to get the vaccine and the vaccine. The vaccine is set to become Burger Joint has closed in recent weeks all three years of its publication. One it will be widely available. available to everyone who wishes to get due to a loss in revenue during the of the local favorites was the specialty How is the public reacting to it in early fall of 2021. COVID-19 pandemic. The location at Clemson burger, featuring house-made 378 College Avenue in Clemson was pimento cheese, bacon, raw red onions South Carolina’s DHEC projects that phase 2 of the vaccine, which allows anyone to be vac- one of Amergent Hospitality Group’s and mojo sauce. cinated, will fall sometime between late spring and fall of 2020. 17 BGR franchise restaurants. According to a report published The Tiger reached out to by Yelp in September 2020, businesses Amergent for more information about in college towns have had a 24% higher the closure. permanent closure rate during the “It was definitely COVID pandemic as compared to the closure related. With less students in the rate of the respective state. PRESENTING The Tiger Talks A NEW PODCAST Graphic courtesy of SCDHEC Listen at thetigercu.com downtown bars or at our Spotify below. and covid-19 cont. Continued from article on A1. Police Department with regard to Dr. Cynthia L. S. Pury, a the concert on Jan. 8, the matter has psychology professor at Clemson been referred to the South Carolina University, was concerned by the Law Enforcement Division for IMAGE BY STAR BLEVINS // ASST. TIMEOUT EDITOR images she saw and decided to cancel further review. her Abnormal Psychology class on the The Tiger talked to Clemson Monday following the concert. In the students around campus and announcement she sent out to her downtown to find out what they think students, she expressed her support for about socializing during the pandemic. those who are following COVID-19 “It can be irresponsible but at safety guidelines and urged the the end of the day, it’s up to them,” rest of her students to reconsider said Jake Faulkner, a junior agricultural their decisions. education major, when asked what “[T]o those who have been he thought about the concert at attending large, crowded, unmasked Study Hall. events like I’ve seen on Clemson social One partygoer downtown media over the weekend, consider this expressed what seems to be the a plea to stop,” she wrote. She went on common sentiment held by many to explain the psychological impacts of college students. “I know that there’s living through a traumatic time. a need to be cautious, but at the same In the aftermath of the concert time I don’t want to stop living my at Study Hall, the Clemson Police life,” she said. Department held a meeting with Aubrie Hartley, a sophomore local business owners on Jan. 14 to wildlife and fisheries biology major, reiterate expectations for conducting took a different stance. “Everyone business during a pandemic. According should be doing their part to try to to McManus, business owners were social distance. Purposefully going told that patrons should wear a mask to places knowing that we’re in the unless they are eating or drinking and middle of a pandemic and not masking should remain seated while inside bars is irresponsible,” she said. or restaurants. It is clear that bars and “We’re working with the restaurants in downtown Clemson business owners to ensure that they are faced with unprecedented are enforcing the mask ordinances circumstances. Many of these small within their businesses and that they businesses need to stay open to pay are conducting their business within their rent and their employees, but the guidelines from the state and from have found it difficult to exercise their the city,” Clemson Police Chief Jorge new role as regulators of pandemic Campos told The Tiger on Jan. 14. “If protocols. Business owners urge patrons we observe violations we will take the to be respectful and abide by city appropriate action at that time.” ordinances and pandemic guidelines. Campos said that while no charges will be levied from the Clemson MAGGIE BELL // SENIOR STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

OUTLOOK A3• Jan. 20, 2021 CLEMSON’S SPRING APPROACH Senior Staff Rebecca West Editor-in-Chief [email protected]

Frances Kirk Associate Editor Samantha Connell between seven and 10 days after ed for testing even if they didn’t being said, it has become incred- [email protected] Outlook Editor exposure, now is not the time have in-person classes. While all ibly evident that some Clemson Trey Bowe to COVID-19 Managing Editor to disregard caution. Meaning, on-campus students are still re- students are a little lost when it TimeOut Layout Editor Without a doubt, Clem- Clemson should have provided quired to test once a week, Clem- comes to proper mask-wearing [email protected] son faculty and students have more time for students and staff son made a drastic change in techniques. When we pass each NEWS [email protected] struggled with the new adjust- to wait out the 14-day period after testing regulations as we moved other on the sidewalk and you David Ferrara ments to college life. Overall, Christmas and New Year’s Eve, as towards the spring semester. see my mask on but refuse to News Editor Dawson Baker Clemson has done a fair job large family gatherings (though This spring, all students pull yours up, you openly admit Asst. News Editor of minimizing cases, but there advised against) were likely. We and staff members that wish to that you are selfish or just dumb. Summer Robinson Senior News Reporter are still a few mishaps arising should be overly cautious around regularly attend in-person class- If I have to wear my mask the en- Krishna Patel Senior News Reporter from administration and stu- the holidays and cold/flu sea- es or use campus facilities must tirety of our 50-minute class, you Harley Frizzell Senior News Reporter dents. Mainly, classes started son. Several other universities, test once a week. This is a great should be wearing yours as well. Healey Lucier too early and Clemson students including Winthrop University step forward and could easily To answer any questions: no, News Layout Editor are still learning how to wear and University of South Caroli- decrease the number of cases on you will not die of CO2 poison- OUTLOOK a mask. na, welcomed students back later campus, especially since Clem- ing by wearing a mask over your [email protected] Samantha Connell This semester, Clem- than Clemson, by either a week son is holding more in-person nose and mouth for 50 minutes. Outlook Editor son students returned to cam- or a few days. However, with classes than last semester. The fall No, you are not being oppressed Sophie Steel Asst. Outlook Editor pus around Jan. 4 for the first how rapid COVID-19 spreads, random selection process essen- by protecting yourself and others Defiance Yenovkian day of class, Jan. 6. This seemed those few days could have saved tially depended on the student or with your mask. No, you do not Outlook Senior Staff Writer a bit early given our current some students and staff mem- staff members, as they could go look cool when you have your SPORTS [email protected] COVID-19 situation. Histor- bers from potential exposures. weeks or months between tests. mask under your nose or shove it Megan Kinner ically, spring semester classes Winthrop University began vir- Meaning, students who were not in your pocket while we share the Sports Editor Julia Korn started later than we witnessed tually on Jan. 11, then started randomly selected for testing and same indoor classroom. Yes, I will Asst. Sports Editor Justin Robertson in the spring of 2021, even if it in-person instruction on Jan. were not responsible enough to call you out on my social media Asst. Sports Editor Jere Drummond was by a few days. In 2018, class- 19, putting distance between seek out their own testing might and to your face if you are not Senior Sports Reporter es began Jan. 10. In 2019, classes in-person meetings and the hol- have had COVID-19 on cam- wearing your mask during our Matson Montilla Senior Sports Reporter began Jan. 9, and in early 2020 idays. While our university did pus. This semester, you’ll have in-person class. It may come as a TIMEOUT we met our friends on Jan. 8. not follow suit, some Clemson peace of mind knowing that your shock to some Clemson students, [email protected] With how quickly COVID-19 professors chose to wait a couple classmates were tested within the even though we have been living Akim Koutsioukis spreads, Clemson should have extra days before holding their past week. with COVID-19 for 10 months, TimeOut Editor Star Blevins allotted more time for students in-person meetings, as they likely Although those on cam- but masks do work. Don’t be the Asst. TimeOut Editor Davis White to get tested after potential hol- recognized that classes began too pus are required to test weekly, kid that the professor has to ask TimeOut Senior Staff Writer Meghan Burk iday gatherings before return- close to the “COVID-19 spread- they could still catch COVID-19 to put a mask on. Everyone else TimeOut Senior Staff Writer ing. If students or staff mem- er” holidays. and attend class or use campus has their mask on. Please just put Zoe McNelis TimeOut Senior Staff Writer bers celebrated Christmas with Thankfully, Clemson has facilities between their testing it on during class or if we have to Chloe Stewart TimeOut Senior Staff Writer friends and families, they could become very strict with regard dates. Therefore, just like last walk right past each other. Also, PHOTO have been exposed. If they were to testing, which might have semester, masks are required for wear it over your nose! If you can [email protected] exposed on Dec. 25, they could contributed to the early start of all persons on academic grounds. walk Library Bridge hungover Caleb Browder have contracted the virus and the semester. In the fall, campus If you are on Clemson Univer- during class exchange, you can Photo Editor Davis Stevens tested positive anywhere between residents were required to test sity property and near other wear a mask. Asst. Photo Editor Maggie Bell the Dec. 25 and Jan. 7. Although once a week, while off-campus students or staff members, you Senior Staff Photographer this is unlikely, as most will show students were randomly select- should have your mask on. That COPY EDITING signs of the virus or test positive [email protected]

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Corbin Bleu’s afro in one, which is good for and well. “High School Musical” the economy. Cheese. gives me life. @TheTigerSports A4 • Jan. 20, 2021 Paws up, paws down 2020 football season Caleb Browder, Photo Editor Undoubtedly, the 2020 college football season was unlike any other we have seen before. And like most fans, coaches, players and media, I hope it truly will be a season like no other. From the “will they, won’t they” tug-of-war about even starting the season to the non-traditional schedules, to the less-than-half-capacity stadiums, it was a season to remember. Despite everything that felt new or out of the ordinary for the 2020 season, it sure did end in a very familiar way: Alabama claiming yet another national title. CALEB BROWDER // PHOTO EDITOR Football players Darien Rencher, Mike Jones Jr., and organized the Clemson Community Peaceful Demonstration, which was held on June 13, 2020. non-Conference Play and game Cancellations

Despite the calls for unity and joint statements from players around the country, the 2020 season exposed the lack of cohesion in college football. Each of the Power Five conferences implemented at least a slightly different schedule. The SEC infamously opted for a ten-game, all conference schedule The Football The College Player in a 13-1 vote. Despite several inter- conference rivalries between the SEC Football Leadership east and the ACC including: Louisville- Kentucky, Florida-Florida State, Playoff Georgia-Georgia Tech, and Clemson- South Carolina, the Gamecocks were the only SEC institution to vote to Despite the few out of It feels like we see the same Spurred on by the killings of allow an out-of-conference game. conference games played, the Clemson teams in the College Football Playoff George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and 2020 was the first season in which the Tigers played several great games this every single year. Alabama and Clemson countless other Black Americans, many Tigers and Gamecocks did not play season. Clemson’s double-overtime have each reached six out of the last players across the country organized since 1908. matchup at Notre Dame lived up to the seven CFP semifinals and account for marches and protests demanding The Big Ten and Pac 12 both pregame hype. Clemson quarterback five of the titles. Oklahoma and Ohio justice and accountability. Players at announced on Aug. 11 that they would D.J. Uiagalelei showed why he is State each account for four appearances Missouri marched to the state capitol be cancelling their fall 2020 football hailed as the future of college football, in the CFP. Year in and year out, the and had 61 of their teammates register seasons with the intention of playing throwing for 439 yards against the playoff feels the exact same: Alabama, to vote. Clemson running back Darien in the spring. It is speculated that the Irish, the most ever for any quarterback Clemson, Ohio State/Oklahoma, with Rencher gained recognition for helping conferences expected the other three against Notre Dame. only the final slot truly up for grabs. to lead and organize the peaceful Power Five conferences to follow Then undefeated Coastal The 2020 playoff was frankly demonstration at Clemson University. their example and then the Group of Carolina and BYU organized a game quite uninteresting to watch. Both Players across the country Five in turn. Exactly one day later, in four days, after Coastal’s original semifinal games were blowouts, with dawned shirts calling for justice during the Big 12 announced its intention opponent, Liberty University, cancelled the feeling that Alabama and Ohio pregame warmups. Many teams to play and released its 2020 football due to COVID-19 cases within the State had won by halftime. Alabama adorned patches to their jerseys or schedule, probably the most similar program. Coastal Carolina stopped the then returned this favor to Ohio State, stickers to their helmets in support to any ‘normal’ year of the Power Five BYU offense on the one yard line as with many fans online saying they of the Black Lives Matter movement. conferences. The ACC released its time expired to seal the game. turned the game off after the second Messages were broadcast to the schedule in late July which included There was a high level of quarter. For three years, the national limited in-person spectators calling on the information that non-football parity during the 2020 season. Even championship game has been settled them to use their voices to speak out member Notre Dame would be joining eventually undefeated national by more than two scores. Prior to this against injustice. the conference in football for the 2020 champion Alabama was tested early in stretch of three blowout championship Meanwhile, the 2020 season, including being eligible for the the season by Ole Miss, and then again games, the CFP yielded three all-time season was put into jeopardy by the 2020 ACC Championship. The SEC in the SEC championship game by classics for championships: Alabama COVID-19 pandemic. There were followed the Big 12 and released its the Florida Gators. National runner- over Clemson 45-40, Clemson over calls to cancel the season or move the schedule in mid-August. up Ohio State faced two challenges in Alabama 35-31, and the overtime season to the spring. The “We Want to More than anything, this Indiana and Northwestern. Overall, thriller Alabama over Georgia 26-23. Play” movement was spearheaded by season proved the lack of cohesion the on-field product is one of the best Maybe it’s time for the committee to Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence in Division 1 football. Aside from in recent college football history. get some fresh teams into the playoff. when he tweeted “I don’t know about the entire FCS, several Group of Five y’all, but we want to play.” on Aug. 8. conferences opted to play in the spring, Players across the country retweeted Mackenzie Shanklin // The Lantern mostly following the lead of the closest or shared similar messages calling on Power Five conference. However, many the NCAA and conferences to move of these conferences, FBS and FCS, forward with a season. Trevor Lawrence allowed their teams to compete in fall first shared a statement by players from in non-conference games. The Citadel each of the Power Five conferences on completed a four game winless fall Aug. 10. More so than any other year, schedule and expects to play an eight players publicly took ownership of game Southern conference schedule their influence on the state of the game. beginning in February.

Clemson offensive linemen Matt Bockhorst (65) Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass during the College Football Play- and (79) prepare to board off Semifinal at the 2021 Sugar Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Tigers lostthe the bus prior to an Oct. 24, 2020 game against game 49-28. CALEB BROWDER // PHOTO EDITOR Syracuse at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. A5 • Jan. 20, 2021 SPORTS THE TIGER DAVIS STEVENS // ASST. PHOTO EDITOR of one-and-done players that cycle through college basketball. Instead, Brownell and his coaching staff have 11 players averaging over 10 minutes per game, giving Clemson many options to put on the floor. One of those options that Brownell has chosen to utilize has been playing sophomore guard Nick Honor for roughly 24 minutes per game. The 5’10” transfer from Fordham may be on the shorter side, but he has a deceivingly quick shot as well as terrific hands on the defensive side of the ball. Those traits were on display in Clemson’s last game before the pause against NC State, when Honor had a game-high 21 COVID-19 SCARE BRIEFLY points off the bench and made a couple of baskets in the clutch when the team needed him most. Leading the team in steals with 1.8 per game and being HALTS CLEMSON’S TERRIfIC the second-highest scorer on the team, look for Honor to continue to display his talent throughout the season. START TO BASKETBALL SERIES Honor is not the sole Tiger who Sophomore guard Chase Hunter (3) drives past SC State’s Trushaun Moorer (15) during the Dec. 2, 2020 match at . contributes heavily to the defense of the Tigers. It is a total team responsibility, Justin Robertson to take notice. The Tigers were ranked Chapel Hill and play North Carolina. and Clemson has proven that the Asst. Sports Editor no. 12 in the latest AP poll, marking Our kids were really disappointed on entire defensive unit will benefit if each the highest rank Clemson has received Friday when we took them off the individual puts in the effort. With the After starting the season with since the 2017-2018 season when they court and said we couldn’t go.” fifth-best scoring defense in the country a 9-1 record and performing at a were ranked no. 11. A 9-1 start to a Although the brief scare may at 57.6 opponent points per game, the high level, Clemson men’s basketball season is the best start Brownell has have been frustrating for the Tigers, Tigers with their quick rotations and has suffered a bump in the road with had in his 11 years as head coach of the good news is that Clemson has constant communication can shut their first positive COVID-19 test this the Tigers, and it has not been because resumed basketball activities and played down any offense. season. As of Jan. 14, it is currently of a “cupcake” schedule. Seven of the their game against no. 18 Virginia on Clemson men’s basketball has unknown whether that test belonged nine wins the Tigers have are against Jan. 16. been almost perfect this entire season. to a player or a staff member, but the Power Five opponents, so to pause his Some may be wondering why From winning nine out of 10 games scare did force Clemson to shut down team’s run was not an ideal scenario this year’s team is having so much to having significant contributions basketball activities and postpone for Brownell. success compared to previous Clemson from nearly the whole roster, it is safe their games against North Carolina After the news broke about teams. There are many factors, but to say Clemson has a great foundation and Syracuse. the positive test, Brownell spoke to perhaps the two most impactful have of players, coaches and staff. There may This brief scare came at a time the media and said that the pause been the Tigers’ tremendous depth and have been one positive COVID-19 when Head Coach Bradley Brownell was “frustrating, a little bit, but more their stifling defense. Clemson has the test, but it seems it will take much was leading his team to a near-perfect disappointing. We have played well, luxury of not relying on two or three more than that to slow down record through the first 10 games of won three in a row, coming off a great primary scorers as many programs do Clemson basketball. the season, and people were starting win. And we were excited to go to nowadays with the absurd amount

CALEB BROWDER // PHOTO EDITOR Trevor Lawrence Declares announces his for 2021 NFL Draft return for sixth season James Skalski (47) pursues Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman during the Nov. 16, 2019 game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Megan Kinner the guy who did make the tackle was Sports Editor in the right position to make the play. Still, his stat sheet is pretty Although Clemson fans may impressive to say the least. In his five still be mourning the loss against years at Clemson, he has made 174 Ohio State in the Playoffs, they sure total tackles, 93 solo tackles, 13.5 got some good news on Jan. 7, as tackles for a loss, seven and a half sacks, linebacker James Skalski announced he five pass breakups, a forced fumble, a would be returning to Clemson for one fumble recovery, and a touchdown. final season. His stats would probably be even more Skalski has been with the impressive had he not been plagued Tigers since 2016, which will make with a groin injury this past season, the 2021-2022 season his sixth season. which forced him to miss three games. Now you may be thinking, “wait I Outside of Tigertown, people CALEB BROWDER // PHOTO EDITOR thought players only have five years of who do not follow Clemson Football Trevor Lawrence returns to the field following halftime at the Sept. 28, 2019 game eligibility.” And, yes, that is normally very closely may only know Skalski against the North Carolina Tarheels at Keenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. the case, but due to the COVID-19 because of his recent targeting penalties. Jere Drummond then beat big bad ‘Bama 44-16 in the pandemic, the NCAA saw it fit to give During the national championship in Senior Sports Reporter national championship. In that playoff all Division 1 fall athletes another year 2020 against LSU, Skalski was called run, Lawrence threw for 674 passing of eligibility. This rule change is what for targeting and ejected from the This past week Trevor Lawrence yards and six touchdowns with no makes it possible for Skalski to play game. The same thing happened in the declared for the NFL Draft. In his time interceptions. Lawrence not only put another year in Clemson. Allstate Sugar Bowl in 2021 against at Clemson, he went 34-2 as a starter, the college football world on notice, Getting Skalski back is a huge Ohio State. If there is ever a time that won three ACC titles, was a 2020 but also became the first true freshman win for Clemson, and that cannot the Tigers need Skalski, their leader Heisman finalist, and a member of the starting quarterback to win a national be overstated. Skalski adds so much on defense, it is the College Football 2018 national championship team. In championship since 1985. wisdom, leadership and pure raw Playoffs. And although there were a lot three years as a starter, Lawrence threw Despite all of his on the field talent to Clemson’s defense. Part of of reasons why the Tigers lost those two for 10,098 yards and 90 touchdowns, heroics, Lawrence’s best moment what makes him so valuable is how heartbreakers, it cannot be overlooked which is third and tied for second in as a Clemson Tiger did not happen well he knows the game. If there were that in both they did not have Skalski school history, respectively. in a big time game or even a game a valedictorian in college football, it for the whole game and that definitely Lawrence provided the in that matter. This summer, as the would go to James Skalski because that hurt them. Clemson family with countless COVID-19 pandemic worsened, there is how good of a student of the game These two calls caused a lot of memories and moments, however three were thoughts that the college football he is. debate as to whether the targeting call stick out the most. In the 2019 Fiesta season would not happen. Lawrence Skalski understands what plays was the correct call. But, whether you Bowl vs. Ohio State, Lawrence took and others used their platform to keep opposing offenses are trying to run and disagree with the call or not, Skalski has a head to head hit from Ohio State the season alive with the “We Want he makes the necessary last-minute taken ownership of the plays, tweeting cornerback Shaun Wade. Lawrence to Play” movement that proved vital. adjustments to his defense that allow after the Ohio State game, “Everyone laid on the turf for a good minute but Without their help, there may not have them to make a stop. This awareness can have their opinion on it, but the showed grit and determination as he been a season this year. is why Skalski is often referred to as bottom line is I gotta keep my head up. jogged off the field. A drive later, he As Lawrence’s college career the quarterback of the defense and as I have nothing but respect for the game had a 67 yard touchdown run that got comes to an end, there is no question he an extension of Defensive Coordinator and the people I get to compete against. the Tigers right back in the game. Later will go down as one of the best college out on the field. I have to be better.” His ownership of he threw the game winning touchdown football players ever. He provided Although he makes plenty of big plays that play shows how strong of a leader pass to fellow Clemson legend Clemson with memories that will last a himself, a lot of the time his value on he is on the team. to advance onto the lifetime. but Lawrence’s lasting impact the field is not as obvious. Because he Skalski plays hard and with a national championship. on this university and the college knows the game so well, he is able to put whole lot of heart, which is a big reason A year before, as a true football world are his leadership and himself and his teammates in the right why he is so good. Expect him to have freshman, Lawrence torched two the way he carried himself. It was a position to make the play. So although a big season in 2021-2022 and for him bluebloods of the sport as he dismantled phenomenal three years, but as always, the tackle may not go to Skalski on the to be scooped up quickly in the NFL Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl and the best is yet to come. stat sheet, he is often the reason why draft in 2022. TIMEOUT A6 • Jan. 20, 2021 COLLEGE MEAL SAGA: BINGE SNACKS

Zoe McNelis, TimeOut Senior Staff Writer

We all enjoy watching shows on popular streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu. Sometimes, shows are so good we end up binging them in just a few sittings. One thing that can elevate the quality of a binging session is what Courtesy of Joe Lingeman on Pinterest.com snack you’re eating. As a frequent snacker, I feel like I have a lot of experience in what makes a good binge snack. Below CHEX-MIX are a few of my favorite things to eat while I am glued to the This is one of my go-to snacks while I’m watching TV because there is a variety of crunchy screen. delights that make it easy to eat for a long period of time. I prefer the cheddar cheese kind personally, but all of them are just as good!

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CAPE COD CHIPS POPCORN CHEEZ-IT’S In my opinion, these are the best chips to There are a lot of options with popcorn, These are another one of my absolute favorite binge because they have a good amount of flavor and so there is something for everyone. You can get snacks that comes in different flavors. These are fun a perfect amount of crunch. These are satisfying to prepackaged and pre-popped popcorn, microwavable to eat when watching reality TV shows since you can eat and are also filling. There are a few times you may popcorn, and even make your own! Beyond those usually eat quite a few of these in one sitting and still need a little bit of a break from eating these, especially options, there are different seasonings and types of enjoy them. during really quiet scenes, but they are overall a popcorn that you can get. All of these customizations good option. make it a good option for a spread of genres.

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ICE CREAM PRETZEL RODS M&M’S This is one of the more iconic options, Pretzels are a good option in general, but This is a great candy option that isn’t super especially when watching more emotional shows and pretzel rods are easy to continuously eat. These are filling. There are a number of different options, movies. The range of flavors that are available makes also a good snack to share with others since you can including dark chocolate, peanut, etc. These can also this a great choice since you can pick the one that fits grab a lot in a singular handful. The only drawback become a bit repetitive but are a sweet treat good for the mood you’re in. Apart from traditional ice creams, to these is that there is not much of a variety and they watching most shows. you can also buy things like Drumsticks if you would may get a little monotonous after a while. rather not have to do dishes afterward. Mental Health Checkup Chloe Stewart, TimeOut Senior Staff Writer Have you brushed your teeth today? What do you need most right now to Have you connected with anyone lately? Have you had a glass of water? feel good? Pick out a ‘fit that makes you excited for Have you found three things to make you What is something that is taking up most of the day! smile today? your headspace right now? Drop your shoulders, unclench your jaw What are you excited for in the next Go outside and breathe in the cool, and take a few deep breaths; you’re going to few days? crisp air! be okay. Keeping up with your mental health and having a regular routine is important to your mental and physical well-being, especially during a global pandemic. Not only does mental health affect how we feel, think and act, but it also determines how we cope with stress and relate to others. Taking care of yourself mentally and physically has a direct impact on your mood and energy level, and it can lead to a greater satisfaction with your life! Additionally, maintaining good mental and physical health can help you better cope with the daily hurdles life throws at you. Important note: this is not a replacement for Clemson University’s mental health services. If you are currently battling with your thoughts, we encourage you to schedule a meeting with CAPS. Reaching out when you need help is one of the strongest and courageous things a person can do. We urge you to make an appointment with CAPs and call or text (864) 656-2451. If it is after hours, you can call CUPD at (864) 656-2222 and ask to speak to the CAPS on-call counselor. No one deserves to suffer in silence. A7 • Jan. 20, 2021 TIMEOUT The Tiger Horoscope of the Cartoon of the MONTH MONTH The signs’ New Years resolutions ARIES

Rework the closet to maximize comfort and style. TAURUS The duality Go to the gym at least once. of man

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Keep a more positive outlook on the year (this one might be better!). Crossword of the MONTH LEO

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