You Know You Went To Clemson If…

This is a variation of a list that circulates around the internet from time to time, with a focus on daily student life at Clemson. Please email or comment below with any suggestions.

• You know the consequences for entering Calhoun Mansion or walking the President’s Walk before graduation
• You ate at Harcombe, Schilleter, and Clemson House more than you care to remember
• You spent more on parking tickets than books
• You have ever been asked if you were pregnant at Redfern….and you are male
• You know who/what the Mic Man is
• You know what time FCA is on Thursday, even if you never went
• You have complained more than once about walking to the “pit”
• You know what 656-2222 reaches
• You know what would happen if the fountain was turned off.
• Ticket Witch!!!
• You know what TTT stands for.
• You know what time the trains come through town
• You know when and where to cross Bowman field
• You know the closing song at Tiger Town Tavern
• You know what it is like to be in a sorority without a house!
• You know who the Kudzu Kids are
• You can hum the Tiger Rag
• You know the correct pronunciation of “Fernow Street”
• You have sledded in the snow on a dining hall tray
• You know the unmarked, on-campus disc golf course

Your Blood Runs Orange If….

This is another variation of a list that circulates around the internet from time to time, with a focus on things that indicate your level of involvement, knowledge, or commitment to Clemson. Please comment below or email me with any additions.

• The sound of Tillman’s bells (or just the thought of them) makes you smile
• You know the Alma Mater by heart
• You know the correct time to wave your hat (or hand) at the end of the Alma Mater.
• You know “Eye Of The Tiger” by heart
• You know the difference between a Clemson Tiger Paw and generic ones
• You know what IPTAY stands for, and are a member
• You know the stories of The Rock and The Hill
• You get chills when the Tigers run down The Hill
• Tiger Rag is the ringtone for your mobile phone
• You have ever shouted “1…2…3…4, 1…2…3..4…, C…L…E…M…S…O…N…” somewhere other than a sporting event
• Your car or a room of your house is painted orange
• Sunsets remind you of Clemson
• You have stayed up all night working on a homecoming float more than 1 year
• You have stadium cups from more than 5 years
• You have been to a sporting event other than football, basketball, or baseball

Uniquely Clemson

This is simply a list of things that are unique to Clemson. The focus of this list is (hopefully) things that are somewhat timeless, as opposed to things around town that tend to change over the years. If you have any additions, please comment below or email me.

• Tillman Hall
• Bowman Field
• Death Valley
• The Rock
• The Hill
• Littlejohn Coliseum
• Riggs Field
• Fike Fieldhouse
• Tiger Field (Doug Kingsmore Stadium)
• Cemetary Hill
• Lake Hartwell
• The Dikes
• The Walker Course
• The Botanical Garden
• Cooper Library
• Judge Keller’s
• Mr. Knickerbocker
• The Esso Club
• Mac’s Drive In
• Tiger Town Tavern
• TD’s