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Clemson gymnast Rebecca Wells has won the accolade of Best Female Athlete for the second year in a row.

Best Female Athlete: Rebecca Wells

Olivia Redix, Senior Reporter March 6, 2025

Two years of Clemson gymnastics. Two years with the best female athlete. Graduate Rebecca Wells has secured the title for the second year in a row and continues to prove why. If you attended a Clemson...

SunnySide Cafe, just a few minutes away from campus, is a classic breakfast spot loved by the community.

Best Breakfast: SunnySide Cafe

Adelaide Rogers, Newsletter Editor March 6, 2025

No local restaurant compares in grit (or grits) when it comes to SunnySide Cafe and serving up the best breakfast in Clemson. This is SunnySide’s sixth consecutive year earning Clemson’s Best Breakfast...

For 95 years, Fike Recreation Center has been a place for Clemson students to exercise after classes.

Best Workout Spot: Fike Recreation Center

Julia Wilson, Managing Editor March 6, 2025

With its looming windows and pillars, Fike Recreation Center seems to blend in with the rest of Clemson University’s west campus. But even now, after 95 years, the amenities in Fike are enjoyed by all...

The Shepherd Hotel is the best place to stay when visiting Clemson, according to the Clemson community.

Best Hotel: The Shepherd Hotel

Caroline James Warner, Asst. TimeOut Editor March 6, 2025

Established in 2022, The Shepherd Hotel is known for offering “authentic hospitality” in downtown Clemson. With its amenities, philanthropic involvement and reputation for excellent service, it is...

Clemson guard Chase Hunter has averaged over 16 points in his final season with the Tigers in 2024-25.

Best Male Athlete: Chase Hunter

Griffin Barfield, Sports Editor March 6, 2025

During Clemson basketball’s recent success over the last two seasons, one of the main catalysts for its continued wins has been guard Chase Hunter, this year’s Best Male Athlete. Hunter erupted...

Evolve Kitchen + Table, located in the heart of downtown, is a favorite spot for students to visit with their parents.

Best Place to Bring Your Parents: Evolve Kitchen + Table

Alyssa Dolina, Senior Reporter March 6, 2025

With its modernized and respectful interior, as well as hospitable family-friendly atmosphere, Evolve Kitchen + Table was determined Clemson’s Best Place to Bring Your Parents for 2025. Oftentimes,...

Todaro Pizza is a small, tucked-away establishment off College Avenue, with a much larger impact than its exterior shows.

Best Pizza: Todaro Pizza

Sammy Sirover, Content Creator March 6, 2025

Does anything seem better than buying a slice of pizza for $1 on a Wednesday after a day filled with classes? Does anything sound more satisfying than pizza after a long Saturday night with friends? But...

For over 50 years, Charles & Al's Barber Shop has been the go-to spot for classic cuts in Clemson.

Best Barber: Charles & Al’s

Brian Warner, Senior Reporter March 6, 2025

Best is the standard at Clemson, and since its opening in 1970, no barbershop meets that standard better than Charles & Al’s. Over its 55 years of business, Charles and Al’s prides itself on...

Walking the Dikes at sunset is a magical experience, as Lake Hartwell reflects a Clemson orange sunset.

Best Outdoor Spot: The Dikes

Caroline Block, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2025

A perfectly Clemson orange sunset, a breeze from the nearby water and the pounding of footsteps from runners all paint the picture of the Dikes, this year’s Best Outdoor Spot. The Dikes, only a few...

Loose Change isn’t just a bar and it’s not just a burger joint, it’s college town paradise. The kind of place where memories are made and the best burger in town lives.

Best Burger: Loose Change

Journey Doyle, Senior Reporter March 6, 2025

The best burger in Clemson? Come on. You already knew that. The walls are covered in dollar bills, the music is loud and the fries are hot. Somewhere between the clinking of glasses and the sound of...

Smokin' Pig, which has three locations in the Clemson area, was the community's overwhelming favorite for Best BBQ.

Best BBQ: The Smokin’ Pig

Kat Pugh, News Editor March 6, 2025

The Smokin’ Pig, known throughout Clemson for its delicious barbecue and iconic pig mascot, is your Best BBQ winner for the third year in a row — and for good reason. The Smokin’ Pig is the perfect...

Whether you’re a business student or just in need of a five-star bathroom experience, the WAP bathrooms have your back.

Best Bathroom: Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business

Emma Bulman, Art Editor March 6, 2025

Out of all the bathrooms at Clemson, only one claimed the Best of Clemson 2025 title: the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business restrooms — also known as the WAP bathrooms. So, what makes the...

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