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Best Bank: Wells Fargo

Kailyn Kelly, Contributor February 23, 2023

Being a college student means being fiscally responsible. From student checking accounts to college credit cards, there are plenty of tools available to help students set themselves up for financial success...

Teriyaki wings at The Esso Club.

Best Wings: The Esso Club

Jackson Copeland, Asst. Art Editor February 23, 2023

Are you looking to dine at an iconic spot in Clemson? Are you a fan of Clemson sports history? And, most importantly, do you enjoy a good wing?Nestled right between the lively campus and bustling downtown,...

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Best Hispanic Cuisine: El Jimador

Sarah Pepe, Senior Reporter February 23, 2023

Looking for some late-night nachos or half-off margaritas? El Jimador has got you covered. El Jimador is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat and catch up with some friends.  The excellent food...

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Best Local Musician: Conner Sweeny

Sydney Olsen, TimeOut Editor February 23, 2023

If you ever find yourself at a restaurant in downtown Clemson or a tailgate on game day nodding along to the live performers playing the perfect background music for your good time, it could be any number...

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Best Coffee Shop: All In

Caroline Block, Copy Chief February 23, 2023

In need of a cup of coffee and a cozy place to study? Look no further than downtown Clemson coffee shop, All In. Winning Best Coffee Shop for the fifth year in a row, it is clear that All In is a favorite...

Best Spring Break Destination: Miami

Best Spring Break Destination: Miami

Sydney Westphal, Managing Editor February 23, 2023

Spring break is always a much-needed vacation for all the hard work college students put into their second semester. While there are many great locations to spend a week of free time, one place seems to...

Bid Day 2022

Best Sorority: Kappa Kappa Gamma

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor February 23, 2023

Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Epsilon Mu chapter has won Best Sorority at Clemson this year.Initially founded by six women at Monmouth College in Illinois in 1870, Kappa Kappa Gamma has now expanded to include...

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Best Barbecue: Smokin’ Pig

Thomas Romano, Asst. Sports Editor February 23, 2023

Have a craving for the Best Barbecue in the Clemson area? Then look no further than this year's Best Barbecue winner, The Smokin’ Pig. With a menu featuring chopped pork, brisket, ribs and chopped...

Best Liquor Store: Palmetto Spirits

Best Liquor Store: Palmetto Spirits

Garrett Kent, Senior Reporter February 23, 2023

Conveniently located near the intersection of Tiger Boulevard and Old Greenville Highway, Palmetto Spirits has been voted the premier liquor store in Clemson, South Carolina."The manager is nice, all the...

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Best Dinner Date: Blue Heron

Healey Lucier, Outlook Editor February 23, 2023

This year’s winner for the perfect dinner date is Blue Heron. With a wide range of delicious foods and late hours to boot, this is the ideal place to go for a dinner date. Located in historic...

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Best On-Campus Housing: Douthit

Nathan Goller-Deitsch, Web Editor February 23, 2023

As students consider options for living at Clemson, there’s one adage that always holds true: "Location, location, location." For that reason, it’s no surprise that Douthit Hills has won Best...

Mutations in space occur throughout a prolonged period of time, due to the effect of no longer being in the human body's natural habitat. 

Tigra scientifica: Houston, we have a problem

Meghan Werner, Contributor February 20, 2023

What do smoking cigarettes, eating red meat and flying to space have in common? Surprisingly, they all increase the risk of heart disease and cancer. According to research done at Mount Sinai Icahn School...

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