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From the Editor's Desk
Here at The Tiger Town Observer, we thrive on the material that Clemson University is constantly handing us. For instance, things like the radiant Reverend Jesse Jackson making a second appearance at the University on Monday. We just couldn't make this stuff up.… Post the First Comment

Pipe Bombs or Pipe Dreams?

Pipe Bombs or Pipe Dreams?
In the media circus that has revolved around Republican Senator Larry Craig, even in the wake of the anniversary of September 11, relevant news items have been severely overlooked. One such example is the follow up of the arrest of Ahmaed Sherif Muhamed, 24, and Yousef Samir Megahed, 21, of Tampa Florida who have been federally indicted for the transporting and possession of an incendiary or explosive device.… Post the First Comment

The Real Economic Terrorist

The Real Economic Terrorist
Terrorist is defined, by www.dictionary.com,as "a person who terrorizes or frightens other people." So when the word terrorist is thrown around people instantly think of Osama Bin Laden, Saddam Hussein, and Adolf Hitler. The worst terrorist of them all has been overlooked by many, especially Conservatives, and only seen by the keen observation of a few including Senator John Kerry, news stations such as NBC, ABC, and CBS, and also the ever watching eyes of Bill Clinton's husband, Senator Hilary Clinton.… Post the First Comment

Vote Obama (Not)

Vote Obama (Not)
So I began to read the "issues" on the Obama 2008 website. A feeling began to grow inside my heart. It was a strong, passionate feeling- but it wasn't like butterflies. The best way to describe it was a confused hatred. After reading, I really doubt that the average American citizen, if educated, would vote for this crackbox.… Post the First Comment

Illiterate American Healthcare

Illiterate American Healthcare
As a native speaker of the English language I would tend to stereotype America as an English speaking country. But, come to find out, that kind of hasty generalization just might come back to bite me the next time I visit a hospital. A growing trend that is sweeping our nation's beloved centers of healing (hospitals) is to provide charts for people who-- how should I put it without receiving a visit from the thought police-are "literacy challenged" and not quite the gusto, English speaking citizen (or alleged citizen).… Post the First Comment

The Nation's State

The Nation's State
The nation-changing experience which was the morning of September 11, 2001, initiated in the country overwhelming feelings of sorrow and unity, which were shortly succeeded by increasingly divided opinions; all of which culminated to create the situation in which the United States finds itself today.… Post the First Comment

Better Late Than Never, Fred

He may have been the last one to enter the race for president, but Fred Thompson isn't letting that interfere with his chances of winning the election in 2008. For months there seemed to be only one question hovering over Washington and other parts of conservative America.… Post the First Comment

A Treatise on TTO Private Property

A Treatise on TTO Private Property
The founding fathers of the United States of America established our great nation on fundamental principles that were intended to span state lines and endure throughout generations. One of the most foundational and revered rights set forth by the establishers was that of private property.… 2 Comments

The Rainbow Reverend Returns to Clemson

The Rainbow Reverend Returns to Clemson
In my humble opinion, it's really been far too long since Clemson University has played host to America's Sweetheart; the loving, respectable, and ever-rational Reverend Jesse Jackson. Fortunately for me, I'm not forced to give up all hope for Clemson and the administration thereof.… Post the First Comment

To Fee, or Not to Fee?

To Fee, or Not to Fee?
Changes are constantly taking place in the world in which we live but one thing always seems to stay consistent: the cost of tuition for colleges and universities throughout the country seem to rise each and every year. No matter how seemingly insignificant a new fee may be, most of our student body wants to know where the money goes, how it is utilized and how the money we pay is put to work on our behalf.… Post the First Comment

An Expensive Handshake

An Expensive Handshake
For most freshmen, it all came down to a step-by-step tutorial in how to shake hands. Student volunteers were called up on stage to learn the correct and proper way to introduce themselves to each other. It became a modern day retelling of "The Three Bears".… Post the First Comment

Republican Debate "Hannitized"

Republican Debate
I really don't know how to begin this rant of mine, honestly. I guess the best place would be to start where my thoughts began, and that would be watching the post-New Hampshire debate coverage on FOX news- so fair and effing balanced. I haven't really been paying much attention to the primaries this year.… Post the First Comment

Shut Up and Smile

Shut Up and Smile
The thought is an idyllic one...that we would all be able to coexist with no problems, oppression, or worries for our well being. It is, in theory, a wonderful idea; a utopia of sorts that all mankind could appreciate. Clemson's own version of this theory is the new One Clemson; Yours, Mine, and Ours.… Post the First Comment

Wake Up, Clemson!

Wake Up, Clemson!
My eyes are truly open and I now have seen the light, and that light is Jesus. For a large part of this past year, I have been trying to convince myself that I had a relationship with Christ, when in reality I was just going through the motions to make it feel as though I had that relationship.… 18 Comments

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