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BEST OF OSU

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INSIDE BEST OF OSU AS VOTED ON BY THE OHIO STATE COMMUNITY

BEST INT’L FOOD ..................................................................................................PG. 3 BEST DECEASED BAR............................................................................................PG. 4 BEST BAR .............................................................................................................PG. 5 BEST BREWERY ....................................................................................................PG. 5 BEST ART GALLERY ..............................................................................................PG. 6 BEST CONCERT VENUE ........................................................................................PG. 7 BEST COFFEE ......................................................................................................PG. 8 BEST BRUNCH SPOT ...........................................................................................PG. 9 BEST PIZZA ........................................................................................................PG. 9 BEST MALE ATHLETE .........................................................................................PG. 10 BEST FEMALE ATHLETE .....................................................................................PG. 11 BEST LATE NIGHT EATS .....................................................................................PG. 12 BEST STUDENT ORG. ...................................................................FISHBOWL IMPROV BEST GROCERY STORE .................................................................................KROGER BEST GYM .........................................................................................................RPAC BEST DORM ...................................................................................PARK-STRADLEY BEST OFF-CAMPUS LIVING .....................................................UNIVERSITY VILLAGE

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BEST INTERNATIONAL FOOD

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Condado Tacos offer customers the chance to customize their tacos by filling out their orders on a checklist.

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Customers enjoy Condado Tacos, located on North High Street.

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AN ODE TO CONDADO It’s almost a no-brainer that Condado would be featured during Best of OSU. Whether you order from an assortment of salsas, try the velvety queso or dive into the fresh guacamole, Condado Tacos is a crowd pleaser.

It seems like every time I scroll through Instagram, I see someone posing with their food trying to get that free taco. And all you need is more than 1,000 followers on Facebook or Instagram to save more than $3.

This year, the build-your-own tacos, tangy margaritas and rotating monthly specials all helped Condado earn the “best international cuisine” vote.

The fast-casual restaurant was founded in 2014 and is a popular place to grab a quick dinner with family or friends. No matter the time of day, the restaurant always seems alive as customers come and go.

To keep up with its growing popularity, Condado recently opened its sixth Columbus location in Clintonville and also has downtown and Short North locations close to campus.

The Clintonville restaurant has a convenient parking lot attached to the building, while the Short North and downtown

locations are in close proximity to other restaurants and bars if you want to turn your taco run into a full-evening affair.

Tacos can be customized with a variety of proteins, salsas and sauce options that can be mixed and matched, ensuring that even the pickiest of eaters are satisfied.

Vegetarian and vegan options are also available.

All you need is a pencil and your imagination, as the possibilities for concocting your new favorite taco are truly endless.

Though the separate breakfast menu is no more, Condado has added some of the ingredients — like scrambled eggs and bacon — to the build-your-own menu to be enjoyed by patrons at all hours of the day, and the straightforward menu makes adding and subtracting ingredients as convenient as possible.

Whether it’s a Tuesday or not, students love their tacos. And it looks like this year, Condado tops the list as the best international restaurant in Columbus to satisfy the craving.

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BEST DECEASED CAMPUS BAR Is it really such a loss?

Reflecting on the Ugly Tuna Saloona With a total of 1,693 voters, Ugly Tuna (508 votes) barely squeaked past Too’s Under High (507 votes) and The O Patio (474 votes) in the category of “best deceased bar.” Mama’s Pasta and Brew held down last place with the remaining 204 votes — sorry Mama’s, you have always deserved better.

Frankly, I was surprised. Tuna might have been a campus staple for some, but I always assumed people went there for the cheap happy hour drinks and absolutely nothing else. However, there certainly were some qualities that set Ugly Tuna apart from every other campus bar.

Ugly Hour. The most literal and accurate name for a happy hour that has ever existed in the history of alcohol.

It was a dangerous daily time frame from 8 to 10 p.m. when its well drinks were $1. “Strong” is a grave understatement in describing these beverages. They must have used an eyedropper to splash a bit of cranberry juice on top of your cup of iced vodka.

So this is where it actually starts to get ugly. The bar’s $10 credit card minimum combined with Ugly Hour was a recipe for disaster. Hey, bars: College kids don’t always carry cash. So basically, you go up to the bar only wanting one drink but you end up with 10 to split between you and your two friends. Maybe that’s why their tiny women’s bathroom was always covered in puke.

From a management standpoint, Ugly Hour managed to draw in large crowds on weekends with its drink deals.

But from a consumer standpoint, that wasn’t always advantageous. The bar was large, but with a million people wedged in around it vying for 10 $1 drinks, there wasn’t much room to stand. If you were lucky enough to snag a table, then you were set — especially during the summer, because Tuna did have a great patio area. However, there weren’t heaters and we live in Ohio, so that’s only a bonus for three months out of the year.

I’m no real estate expert, but it seems like many businesses in the Gateway area are basically doomed from the start. Unless it is your intentional destination, whether it’s to see a movie at Gateway Film Center or to buy a new Tervis tumbler (?), there isn’t a lot of organic foot traffic in that area. Tuna was the last place I’d go to watch a sporting event, and it was much less accessible from campus than many other centrally located bars.

I do fondly remember a hilarious quirk about Ugly Tuna, and that was its bouncers’ seemingly intentional selectivity while letting in large groups of underage peo-

ple. It seemed like the bouncers would go ahead and let six first-years in and deny their seventh group member, thereby testing the bonds of their flimsy freshman-year friendship — are his friends going to try their luck at Midway or go back to the dorm with him? Or does he have to take the escalator-of-shame ride alone?

Finally, let us never forget that Ugly Tuna was absolutely sketchy. That bar was definitely a place where I kept my hand over my drink and tried to be aware of my surroundings at all times. An Ohio State medical student went missing from Ugly Tuna in 2006 without a trace — Google the story, it’s actually really unsettling. I know that no establishment that serves alcohol to college students is completely safe, but Ugly Tuna always gave me extra special creepy vibes.

Ugly Tuna is gone but obviously not forgotten, as per the results of this Twitter poll. And it looks like a resurrection is possible — the bottom of their Facebook page currently says “We r looking for campus locations Hope to see u soon.”

I don’t know how to feel about an Ugly Tuna 2.0 — neither Too’s nor The O’s attempts at restoring their old bars in new locations really captured the essence of the iconic originals. Maybe sometimes it’s best to just let sleeping fish lie.

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Students play a game of pool at Out-R-Inn.

With all the bars that have been slowly leaving campus, one has remained standing: Out-R-Inn. From its Monday Mug Night deals to its daily happy hours, this bar has a lot of monetary perks that keep Ohio State students coming back. But Out-R-Inn is more than its cheap prices.

Just by looking at the hundreds of names written in different colored Sharpies across the walls of the bar, you can tell it’s a place that holds a lot of memories for Buckeyes that have come and gone.

The atmosphere can’t be beat.

Even on its craziest nights, Out-R-Inn never fails to be a place where your friends can come in and just have a chill night.

Obviously, we all go to bars to crack open a cold one with the boys, but Out-R-Inn provides more than just beer. The bar has pool tables, darts and an outdoor patio for students to enjoy when it’s not insanely cold. So when you are at other bars and wish there was something to do other than stand around and talk, Out-R-Inn has you covered.

When you and your friends are done with your night of drinking, Out-R-Inn provides the ideal location for late-night bites. Sicilia’s sits right next door, so you can pop over for

pizza by the slice while you are still at the bar. And if you are looking for the ultimate drunk food stop, PJ’s is across the street, where you can get chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks and french fries, all on the same sandwich. Or if you just feel like snacking, UDF is around the corner, so the bar really provides the ultimate location for getting that midnight snack.

On top of food, activities and cheap drinks, one of Out-R-Inn’s most redeeming qualities is the fact that it stays true to being 21-and-up. Many campus bars are more flexible on letting those under the legal drinking age into their bars, but Out-R-Inn tries to keep out those who are not 21. As someone who is a 22-yearold fourth-year, I am thankful I have a place to go to where I don’t have to worry about hanging out with a bunch of freshmen.

Out-R-Inn provides a memorable night for students and a staple for alumni to come back to visit. With so many of students’ favorite campus bars disappearing from High Street, it’s great to see that this bar is still standing, and hopefully it won’t be going anywhere any time soon.

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But there aren’t many quite like LandGrant Brewing, which was voted the best brewing company for Best of OSU. There are many qualities about LandGrant that have led to this prestigious honor. For starters, let’s look at the products.

It’s tough to find a brewing company that offers as wide of a variety of craft beers as Land-Grant. It has four recurring beers year-round: two IPAs, an American Kolsch and a brown ale. On top of that, it has rotating IPAs that it brews seasonally as part of both its quadrahopic and concentrate hazy series.

Not an IPA person? No problem. There are also plenty of other options, including a range of porters, blonde ales, pilsners, pale ales and many others that frequent its menu. There’s a beer up there for anyone and everyone, and the flavors change seasonally.

But there are more to breweries than just the beers, and that could not be more true for Land-Grant. There’s plenty of seating

inside as there often is at brewing companies, with stools at the bar and some long tables and benches for bigger groups.

What really draws the crowds, however, is its expansive outdoor seating. There is a patio just outside the building that has a little fire pit surrounded with seats that can be a pleasant place to gather on a chilly fall or spring evening. Additionally, there are rows of tables and benches out in a larger yard in front of Land-Grant that can be great for socializing.

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COURTESY OF THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART

Otis Kaye, “U.S. Musical Notes,” c. 1940-44

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Edward Hopper, “Morning Sun,” 1952

As a French exchange student — and a contemporary art fan — I never expected that a museum in the Midwest would be the host of such incredible artworks. Even without competition from other museums in Columbus, The Columbus Museum of Art manages to compete with others not only on the national scene, but at the international level.

The CMA is by far not just my favorite gallery, but my favorite place in Columbus. Yes, it’s a bit awkward to get to by bus from campus, but this downtown expedition is worth the exceptional art collections that put the Columbus art scene on the map.

The architecture of the building deserves its own tour to explain how the old Sessions Mansion blends so well with the modern 50,000-square-foot wing. The beauty of the building explains why so many prestigious events are organized there, such as Fashion Week Columbus and many wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Inside, the permanent collection counts masterpieces from the most famous French painters such as Paul Cezanne (“Portrait of Victor Chocquet”) and Claude Monet (“The Mediterranean” and “Weeping Willow”). In the new wing, the contemporary art collection is a must-see; it is a perfect blend of high-quality artworks, both from local and international artists, in beautiful rooms with high ceilings and tall windows.

When I first visited CMA, I felt for the second time in my life that a museum deserved a small donation in exchange for my free visit. The first time was the Tate Modern of London.

If CMA wasn’t already good enough, the museum got much better in January. The Pizzuti Collection — my favorite private gallery in Columbus — officially became part of the museum thanks to the generous donation of its former

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George Bellows, “Polo at Lakewood,” 1910

owners, Ron and Ann Pizzuti. Even though admission tickets aren’t reciprocal with CMA, students can visit the Pizzuti Collection for free, any time.

Admission is free on Sundays at CMA and doesn’t include the temporary exhibition. On any other day, student admission is $9, and an extra $8 for the temporary exhibit, which is too much if you ask me. Consequently, as a firm believer in free access to art and as a student on a budget, I consider CMA open only on Sundays — which is a great day for a museum visit. A free tour is offered at 1 p.m., but be prepared to make your way through the crowd.

Numerous events are organized every week, such as “Think Like an Artist Thursdays,” on the first Thursday of every month. CMA partners with local artists to create this event where people can make art and play, but also enjoy craft beer and cocktails with live music. This event is free for members or costs $5 for nonmembers.

Beyond the often pretentious and serious atmosphere of museums, CMA also thinks about younger audiences and more accessible art. The display “Think Outside the Brick,” a replica of Columbus and Buckeye memorabilia made of LEGO, was an interesting addition to the museum.

On the other end of the spectrum, the partnership with the Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister of Dresden, Germany, brought to Columbus Titian’s “Lady in White” until Dec. 9. Before the end of the semester, I recommend the exhibition “When Attitudes Become Chairs” at the Pizzuti Collection, on display until April 28.

All these world-class exhibitions are a sign that CMA is the epicenter of art in Columbus.

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Above: The Columbus Museum of Art features a variety of contemporary art collections.

Middle Photo: Claude Monet, “View of Bennecourt,” 1887

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BEST CONCERT VENUE NEWPORT MUSIC HALL

I remember my first time at Newport Music Hall.

I was just days into my freshman year, eager to get involved at The Lantern as a journalism major. As a sports writer, I thought my first story would be showing off the knowledge, or lack thereof, of all Ohio State sports, with my eyes set on football and men’s basketball.

Instead, my Lantern experience began with a concert review of Swedish folk singer Kristian Matsson, better known as The Tallest Man on Earth.

I walked into the Newport for the first time, pen and paper at the ready, eager to impress the members of what I viewed as a newsroom of veteran student reporters.

But once my ticket was scanned and I saw the venue for the first time, those emotions went away. I saw the high ceilings with the designs of a ballroom, the pit where people accumulated near the stage, a simple platform with cracks in it. I saw the balconies where people stood, anxiously awaiting the arrival of the performers.

The Newport was originally built as a movie theater in 1923, later converting into a concert venue and priding itself on being the “Longest Continually Running Rock Club in the Country.”

It looked old, much older than any venue I had been to prior. It looked like it had history.

And it’s that history that earned Newport Music Hall the readers’ pick as best concert venue.

During the many times I’ve been a single concertgoer among Newport’s max capacity of 1,700, I’ve created my own personal history with the music hall.

I remember making the walk to the Newport on the final night of my freshman

year from Morrill Tower, and despite my Spanish II final the next day at 8 a.m., I screamed my heart out to “Keep Yourself Warm” with the late Scott Hutchison and Frightened Rabbit.

I remember standing in the front row at an Explosions in the Sky show, unable to stop head bobbing as the Texas-based postrock band put on one of the best showcases of pure artistry I, a Houston-based reporter, had ever seen.

I remember standing at the back of the pit, watching the crowd, spanning from 10-year-olds to 60-year-olds, mosh to “American Idiot” at a sold-out Green Day show. And I remember running into a mosh pit at a JPEGMAFIA and Vince Staples show, accidentally head-butting a random stranger.

Newport Music Hall is not about the venue itself, with its simple stage, large speakers and lack of seating. It’s about the music; it’s about the history of bands, big and small, that have played there. It’s about what I experienced in my four years at the venue.

My first story, The Tallest Man on Earth concert review, was published the next day. I had tried too hard, describing the crowd as “bearded twenty-somethings,” eventually turning in what was a too-short, 375-word account of the music heard that night.

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Grant Mullen of Naked Giants sings during their opening set at Newport Music Hall on Sept. 9, 2018.

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BEST COFFEE

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From the industrial yet cozy and warm atmosphere to the decadent display of handmade pastries and well-crafted coffee, Fox in the Snow invites one to sit down and connect.

The cafe doesn’t provide Wi-Fi to its guests, which encourages a restaurant atmosphere rather than an archetypal coffee shop.

The first thing you should know about me is that I am a “fluffy” coffee person: lattes, macchiatos and anything with a flavor shot to add sweetness. I really, truly want to be the kind of person who can take a long swig of dark roast and black coffee without breaking a sweat, but until then, I’ll continue experimenting with different coffee drinks.

That is what is so appealing about Fox in the Snow cafe. As I sat in a sunlit corner of the bustling shop on North Fourth Street with a decorated latte before me, I noticed there was something for everyone. Iced coffee is served in Ball jars, and wide-white coffee cups sport latte art.

But no matter the presentation, each cup is full of quality brew.

The shop’s rich coffee is also complemented by its sweet pastries, offering a balance to the breads, danishes and savory egg sandwiches. As someone with a sweet tooth, I usually order a coffee that satisfies this.

But when sitting down to breakfast with a sugar-laden cinnamon roll, I appreciate the bitter balance Fox in the Snow’s coffee provides to the entire experience of the coffee shop.

Even though spending time away from your phone and interacting with people is encouraged, the shop usually has many Ohio State students dispersed among the crowd hitting the books the old-fashioned way or creating their own mobile hotspots.

Ohio State students aren’t the only ones who have discovered Fox in the Snow, though; the shop was a mix of locals and college kids, and it was packed. Despite bar, table and community table seating, trying to find somewhere to sit required a sharp eye and quick feet.

The coffee shop has three locations: Italian Village, German Village and New Albany, with the Italian Village location being closest to campus. Because the coffee shop sits a few blocks off campus, it provides a great escape from everyday college life.

Fox in the Snow is a reminder — especially to stressed students — that the little things in life should ground us, and what better way to do that than with some quality grounds in a cup?

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Fox in the Snow offers an assortment of pastries and coffee.

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Fox in the Snow cafe is located in Columbus’ Italian Village on Fourth Street.

BEST PIZZA ADRIATICO’S

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Adriatico’s was voted as Ohio State’s best pizza for the 2019 Best of OSU.

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BEST BRUNCH

I’m not exactly sure what I was expecting when I walked into Adriatico’s.

Two to three times a month, I would order one large cheese and one large pepperoni pizza with the Sicilian (pan) crust for the student organization I am a part of: Society of Professional Journalists.

That was really all I knew of the pizza shop.

But when I stepped in, it was a lot different than I thought: a glass casing of various gelato flavors, a wide-open space with bar tables, normal-sized tables and booths and eight flat-screen TVs, most of them showing that night’s NCAA March Madness games.

I sat down at one of the booths as three other friends joined me to order some pizza. I was surprised to see so many other options than what I normally ordered for delivery when I opened the menu.

So naturally, I built my own personal pizza with three toppings that probably shouldn’t go together: garlic, pineapple and onion. On the other hand, my friends ordered the Supremo, the Chicken Pesto and a Buffalo Chicken Zoni (basically a calzone).

Not only was there pizza, but, for those over 21, I was surprised to see a selection of craft beers, some local, from places like BrewDog and Seventh Son. Overall, the atmosphere felt a lot like if you combined a sports bar with a pizza parlor.

After about 40 minutes of waiting and watching basketball on the TVs, we received our food. When I took a bite, the taste was mostly the same as the cheese pizza I would order often for my student org, but fresh out of the oven with additional toppings.

The crust was nice and crisp, and the sauce-to-cheese ratio was pretty good, so I can understand why such a solid pizza was voted as Ohio State’s best.

Before leaving, I had to try the one thing I’ve never seen sold inside a pizza shop before: the gelato. For $3.25, I got two scoops, one scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough, and another of peanut butter cup — peanut butter ice cream with mini peanut butter cups.

It was luscious, milky and honestly could compete with some of the ice cream shops in Columbus.

In the end, to many students, Adriatico’s is just that free pizza you have at workshops, events, or your student org meetings.

That’s probably why it was voted as the best pizza at Ohio State.

But after experiencing it in the brick-and-mortar store, it really is so much more.

HANGOVER EASY The Lantern brunch squad headed to best brunch winner Hangover Easy Wednesday morning to give our takes on Ohio State’s most popular stop for all things brunch.

The local favorite is known for its cheap prices, huge delicious pancakes (that come in special seasonal flavors) and simple breakfast options, and overall we were all very satisfied.

Chase’s Pick: Sausage Skillet, $8.99, and Mango Sunrise, $5 Even though I consider my breakfast palate pretty low maintenance, some of my friends call me the “picky” eater (*cough* Syd and Rachel *cough*). I’m a big breakfast guy as it’s easily my favorite meal of the day. The options at breakfast are limitless, and you can get as creative as you want with whatever choices fit your taste buds.

This was my first time at Hangover Easy, and seeing a mix of students with local campus employees, the music memorabilia spread across the walls and a digital jukebox made me feel more comfortable than I’ve ever felt at any other breakfast spot I’ve been to.

I ended up choosing the sausage skillet because I wanted to try something I don’t typically eat for breakfast, like pancakes or French toast, but something that would have a variety of ingredients and be equally as filling. The sausage skillet was filled to the brim of the plate with farm fresh sausage, scrambled eggs, peppers, onions, tomatoes, HOE fries, mushrooms and topped with queso and a biscuit on the side.

I know this sounds like a strange concoction, but all of the flavors blended together so well that I barely noticed any of the veggies. My drink was heavily vodka and

OJ-based, and it wasn’t too strong that it overshadowed the food — it was the perfect complement to my meal. Overall, it was a great and filling meal, and it’s definitely a recipe I will (horribly) try to recreate at home.

Sydney’s Pick: Chicken and Waffles, $9.99, and Spicy Bloody Mary, $5 The name “Chicken and Waffles” doesn’t do it justice. It’s more than fried chicken on top of a Belgian waffle. It’s hot sauce maple-glazed fried chicken on top of a Belgian waffle, and it’s delicious. Every time I eat at Hangover Easy, I act like I have self-control and arrive with the intention to try something on the menu other than the Chicken and Waffles, and every time I fail. It holds that kind of power over you.

It encompasses everything I see when I envision my personal utopian brunch experience. I love to add a little kick to my food — I’m a huge fan of jalapenos and Sriracha — but I’m not a maniac who orders the hottest flavor wing sauce on the menu just to get their picture hung up on a wall at a Winking Lizard. I’m also a fan of sweet food — pancakes, waffles, french toast and so on — but need something savory to balance it out.

Hangover Easy does that for me. The sweet and spicy ratio is perfect, the waffle playing an Oscar-deserving supporting role to the heat of the chicken.

It’s also responsible for converting me from team mimosa to team Bloody Mary.

Theirs is what I’d describe as chuggable.

I get the spicy version and always add an extra dab of hot sauce and sprinkle of pepper. The only thing I don’t approve of are the two green olives that come as a garnish.

I’m not surprised Hangover Easy won.

It covers every facet of brunch culture. It’s affordable, the physical space has a certain attitude people are drawn to, and, more importantly, it has the best chicken and waffles in the entire world. If you disagree, you’re wrong.

Rachel’s Pick: Whole Lotta Goodness, $8.50, and Kentucky Sunrise, $5 I love Hangover Easy — my usual order is the breakfast quesadilla, which is bomb.

But for this, I wanted to pick something I’d never eaten before. I tried the “Whole Lotta Goodness,” and sorry, breakfast quesadilla, but I might never look back.

This dish consisted of all of my favorite breakfast items piled on top of each other. It was two slices of French toast topped with a sausage patty, a surprisingly good cheese spread, a sunny side egg and served with a side of HOE fries. I substituted the sausage patty for bacon because that sounded better to me.

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popped the yolk all over everything because that’s the only way you can eat runny eggs — egg yolk is nature’s multipurpose condiment — and taking a bite of syrupy French toast after a bite of potatoes and bacon really met all of my sweet and savory needs. I washed this all down with a cocktail I’d never tried called the “Kentucky Sunrise,” which was just a tequila sunrise (OJ and grenadine) with bourbon as the substitute of tequila. It was actually really good, but I wouldn’t recommend if you dislike bourbon.

Anyway, trying new menu items really just solidified my feelings for Hangover Easy, and I can confirm that this place rightfully earned the title of “Best Brunch.”

-Chase Ray, Syd Riddle, Rachel Bulles

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BEST MALE ATHLETE

BEST FEMALE ATHLETE

DWAYNE HASKINS

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Fourteen starts, 4,831 passing yards, 50 passing touchdowns and Heisman finalist.

Now, Dwayne Haskins has been named the Best Male Athlete at Ohio State.

Haskins was the Buckeyes’ starting quarterback for only one season, and it became clear fast that he was one of the purest throwers this program has ever seen.

Sure, “athlete” might not be the word I would use to describe Haskins: He rushed for 108 yards in 79 attempts and ran a 5.04 40yard dash at the NFL Combine.

But when it comes to talent displayed from any athlete in any sport Ohio State has to offer, Haskins has to be the first to come to mind.

Only three quarterbacks have ever thrown for more touchdowns in a single season in

the history of college football. Zero Buckeyes have ever accounted for that many yards, or that many touchdowns, in any season in the program’s history.

Haskins followed up a 396-yard, six-touchdown performance in a throttling of Michigan with a 499-yard, five-touchdown performance in the Big Ten Championship against Northwestern.

The redshirt sophomore quarterback helped the Buckeyes score 62 points against their biggest rival than any Ohio State team before it.

Even in Ohio State’s darkest time, a 49-20 defeat at Purdue on Oct. 20, it was Haskins who tried to throw his way out of the deficit, finishing with 470 yards, which at the time was a program record.

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Which he promptly broke with the the standout performance against Northwestern.

Haskins is now headed to the NFL, where he will likely become the third Ohio State quarterback to be drafted in the Top 10 and the first in 37 years.

In one season, Haskins led the Buckeyes to a 13-1 record, a Big Ten title and a win in the Rose Bowl.

In one season, Haskins broke nearly every passing record the program has to offer.

In one season, Dwayne Haskins became one of the greatest quarterbacks the Buckeyes have ever had, and for that, he is Ohio State’s best male athlete.

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csw.osu.edu Emma Maltais just finished her sophomore season for the Ohio State women’s hockey team, but the Burlington, Ontario, native already ranks as the No. 17 all-time scorer in Buckeye history with 83 points.

Maltais racked up 43 points this season to lead the team for the second straight year in a campaign that earned her the title of Best Female Athlete for Best of OSU. Playing in all 35 games, Maltais led Ohio State with 28 assists and was second only to sophomore forward Tatum Skaggs in goals with 15.

Named All-WCHA First Team for the second time in her career, Maltais’ 1.23 points per game were good for second-most in the conference, and her .80 assists per game led the WCHA. Maltais was no stranger to conference awards either, earning WCHA Forward of the Month honors in October and qualifying for the All-Academic Team, in addition to her Rookie of the Year distinction the previous season.

Late-game heroics have become a calling card for Maltais, who scored the game-winning goal against Minnesota State just 28 seconds into overtime in the first round of conference tournament play March 1.

That was one of four game-winners for Maltais this season, placing her sixth in Ohio State history with nine in her career.

Maltais has led the Buckeyes to their first ever back-to-back 20-win season, despite losing to the NCAA Tournament champion Wisconsin 3-2 in the WCHA Final Faceoff on March 9.

Just two weeks prior, Maltais scored a shootout-winning goal against the top-ranked Badgers on the road.

In Maltais’ two seasons, the Buckeyes got a series sweep against Wisconsin for the first time in program history and won seven of 15 points against them this year.

The next two seasons hold the possibility for Maltais to create even more firsts at Ohio State, as the spark-plug forward is on pace to overtake Laura McIntosh for the most points in Buckeye history by the end of her career.

- Griffin Strom

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BEST LATE NIGHT EATS TWITTER VOTES: 462/888 GOOGLE VOTES: 78/300 PHOTOS BY AMAL SAEED | ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR

Buckeye Donuts is a campus pillar. It has been around since 1969 and just about every Ohio State student has been there at some point.

It’s the type of establishment alumni make sure they come back to when visiting Columbus.

The case for it being the best late-night eat is pretty straightforward.

Doughnuts.

Gyros.

24/7.

There really is not much more that needs to be said, but a little detail never hurts.

The doughnuts really seal the deal up front. There just aren’t any better doughnuts anywhere and the variety can’t beaten.

Everyone knows that 2 a.m. feeling of just wanting to stuff your face full of pure sugar. Buckeye Donuts is there to fulfill that craving on the late walks home from one of High Street’s 21-and-over “studying” establishments.

Whether it’s a regular doughnut ranging from glazed to jelly-filled to the absolute king-of-the-hill blueberry cake

or a specialty doughnut ranging from an apple fritter to a cronut, there is something for everyone and it won’t disappoint.

Simply put, these are the best doughnuts in town, and they are so consistently phenomenal that there’s no hesitation to try any of the variety of flavors.

A sugary late-night eat is typically the best type of latenight eat, hence why doughnuts were mentioned first in this article, but sometimes the late-night craving is for something warm and filling. Well, look no further than Buckeye Donuts’ gyros.

Are they the absolute best gyros in town? Probably not.

Are they the only high-quality gyros sold at an establishment that is also selling the best doughnuts around? Yes, yes they are.

Imagine this: It’s late at night and someone wants a warm meal with a sweet snack. They can walk into Buckeye Donuts and snag two gyros and six regular doughnuts for under $15.

There really is just no beating that deal. Everything you could want in a late-night eat is at your fingertips.

And there’s never any worry if it’s going to be available.

24/7 service might seem like an afterthought to some, but you never really know when that late-night craving is going to hit.

Sure, most campus establishments are open pretty late, maybe even until 4 a.m., but what if that craving hits at 4:15? It would seem the good people at Buckeye Donuts understand that and keep their menu open around the clock.

There you have it, the best late-night eat on campus. It was a pretty simple case from the beginning, but hopefully any doubts have been squashed. And if they haven’t?

Pop in and get that two-gyro, six-doughnut deal and come back.

Oh wait, but there’s more? Recently Buckeye Donuts became deliverable. That’s right, everything mentioned above can now come to the comfort of the couch. Enough said.

- Zach Varda