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Best OSU Thursday, March 29, 2018

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BEST BREAKFAST

Hangover Easy

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Commentary by Ghezal Barghouty, Sheridan Hendrix, Sara Stacy, & Ashley Nelson The Lantern brunch squad (plus Ashley, of course) headed to best breakfast winner Hangover Easy Wednesday morning to give some honest takes on campus’ most beloved breakfast spot. The Ohio State favorite is known for its cheap prices, huge pancakes and simple breakfast options, and overall, I think we were all pretty satisfied.

Here are our thoughts on our first breakfast venture: Ghezal’s pick: Veggie omelette, $7.99, coffee, $2.50 and side of fruit, $3.50 After writing a few brunch columns and exploring more of my breakfast options, I’ve come to learn that breakfast isn’t all that bad. A year ago you would have never heard me say that I was craving an omelette, but here we are. Our waitress gave me literally 0.2 seconds to decide what I wanted to eat –– I’m the most indecisive person at restaurants –– and my rash decision-making skills ordered me eggs. And I was satisfied.

I went with the veggie omelette, but Hangover Easy’s version came stuffed with a delightful surprise –– HOE fries, named specifically for Hangover Easy. The omelette had just the right amount of thickness, wasn’t too cheesy and was filled with vegetables cut up into small enough pieces to enjoy. The side of fruit was definitely a good call on my part, too, because for me, the lingering taste of eggs isn’t how I like to end my meals. But, I digress. Overall, I’d say this egg-venture was successful.

Sara’s pick: Tater tots, $3.50 and coffee, $2.50 I’m a simple woman. It doesn’t take much to please my taste buds, just as long as it doesn’t have animal products or gluten (OK, maybe I’m a little picky). However, give me any form of fried potatoes and I’ll be a happy camper. Since the brunch squad tried its hand at breakfast, we ended up eating pretty early, but I’m not really a breakfast person. So, just a single order of tots was plenty to satisfy my not-yet-ravenous appetite.

I’m not going to call myself a tot connoisseur; I just could eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Honestly, as long as they’re crispy, and not gross or soggy, I’m good. Hangover Easy’s tots definitely fit the bill for me. They had a nice outer crispiness and were adequately flavorful.

My only complaint was that they were a bit too salty for my liking. Paired with a cup of coffee, it was just the right fare for a preclass breakfast jaunt.

Sheridan’s pick: the Dirty Sanchez, $8.50, coffee, $2.50, parking ticket, $30 Hangover Easy is one of my go-to breakfast joints in Columbus, so I was thrilled to hear Lantern readers agreed. I love to take my family here when they come to visit me on campus, and it’s an affordable boozy breakfast spot with friends.

For this award-winning breakfast, I went with my tried and true favorite –– the Dirty Sanchez. A breakfast burrito to take them all: scrambled eggs, chorizo, Hangover’s legendary HOE fries, and queso, wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with fresh pico de gallo, cheddar cheese and more queso.

So much queso. If you’ve followed our brunch adventures thus far, you’ll know I am a woman who loves her cheese. Smother and cover my meals in melty cheesy goodness, and I am in heaven. I could eat a bowl of Hangover’s queso like soup and I would be living.

This breakfast hits all five food groups and leaves me full well into the afternoon.

With a cup of average coffee in my system and a morning spent with three of my favorite ladies, Hangover came through

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A Veggie omelette with a side of fruit from Hangover Easy. once again. I’ve never had a bad meal or a bad time when I’m at Hangover. I did get a parking ticket though on this particular morning for not filling my meter (curse you campus meter maids,) but I won’t let that get me down. Hangover Easy is too good for that.

Ashley’s pick: Western omelette, $8.50, coffee, $2.50 I infiltrated the Brunch Squad for an early-morning run to Hangover Easy. I’ll be honest, I have been to Hangover Easy only a handful of times, and, as graduation gets closer, I know I need to rectify this mistake.

As a relative newcomer to this classic breakfast and brunch spot I wanted to see how good they were at the basics, so I went with a western omelette, which had green peppers, onions, tomatoes, ham and two types of cheese. All of the veggies were diced small so that they weren’t chewy, which is my biggest gripe with omelettes usually. The cheese was the perfect level of meltiness and the eggs were fluffy.

BEST COFFEE

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Assorted pastries, including blueberry galettes, cinnamon sugar cobblestone muffins, sour cream coffee cake and croissant morning buns from Fox in the Snow Cafe.

Commentary by Ghezal Barghouty A coffee shop that’s near and dear to my heart, Fox in the Snow was the obvious choice for best coffee, and I’m relieved that Ohio State thought so, too. I’m proud to say that I’ve tried nearly every coffee shop in Columbus, but something separates this one from the rest. It might be the whole no-wifi deal, and it also might be the New Orleans Iced Coffee –– but either way, it’s unparalleled.

Not only does the homey, industrial decor in both locations –– Italian Village and German Village –– create a hip atmosphere that’s especially perfect for Instagram, but the pastries are to die for. I’m not exaggerating. Fox in the Snow has a huge variety of pastries to choose from, all made in-house and even better warm if you get there at the perfect time.

I could go on and on about this coffee shop, but I thought it’d be more effective to ask some Fox in the Snow frequenters to share their own thoughts:

To preface, potatoes are my favorite food. So when I saw that Hangover Easy was famous for its HOE fries, I was intrigued and excited. My omelette didn’t come with them so I ordered a side of this famous dish, and unfortunately I was a little disappointed. I might have been expecting too much with the hype but they were just chunky, under-salted potatoes.

The best potatoes are the ones that don’t require any sort of enhancement, and I had to smother mine in the nearest condiment, which happened to be ketchup. In another context, with something cheesy or creamy to go with them, they probably would have been much better.

Overall, I’d say my experience was pretty good and I’ll definitely be coming back before I leave Columbus. Thanks to the brunch squad for letting me make an appearance.

Dave Radosevic, Fox in the Snow barista since 2014 “I enjoy really just being around the good people and serving great pastries and coffee everyday. Just having a good community vibe.”

Sinead Corley, frequenter of Fox in the Snow “The coffee’s fantastic, everybody’s super nice. I don’t know, I just like the energy –– there’s good energy all the time. The pastries are fantastic, too. [My favorite is] the strawberry [danish] for sure. I moved here in April last year and this is one of the first places someone told me to come, so I came here and then I would come every Sunday.”

Emily Bango, graduate student in social work “I really like the whole vibe of the place, all the plants and the different treats and the egg sandwiches are really, really good.

The egg sandwich is my favorite.

There’s always a lot of people, so it’s a nice atmosphere. I always come here with the intention of coming with other people, so I think a lot of people can fit here because everyone’s just sitting together and talking and not just sitting individually at computers.”

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Kiley Nolan, fourth-year in speech and hearing sciences “I always come with other people who really love it here, so I’ve kind of grown to love coming here just to hang out and eat and not do homework –– it’s a good escape from doing homework.

And there’s always little families here, so it’s fun to watch the family atmosphere and the kids running around.”

Jax Miranda, third-year in marketing “If this is going to make it more popular I’m not going to answer.

I’m from New York City, I grew up in Manhattan and it’s probably the closest I can get to coffee in New York –– I’ve steered a few of my friends here and I showed my family when they came.”

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Commentary by Alyssia Graves Devoted to random acts of kindness since its inception, the Boo Radley Society at Ohio State works to bring smiles to the faces of students across campus.

“I wanted to join this organization because I saw its mission of spreading kindness to other people as something that I feel the world really needs,” said Cassie Smith, president of the Boo Radley Society and a fourth-year in communication.

The group is named after the character in Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird,” who is originally viewed as a horrible person, but is later revealed to actually be behind the random acts of kindness seen throughout the novel.

Since the group’s creation five years ago, Boo Radley has planned more than 30 random acts of kindness around the campus community each semester. On an individual basis, Smith said group members strive to bring happiness to students who might be struggling with the everyday stressors of life and college.

“There’s some times where you get so consumed with studying and stress that you forget to enjoy the moments of life,” she said. “I feel like Boo Radley is a really awesome opportunity where we can use candy or high-fives or really simple stuff to have a really meaningful impact on somebody’s day.”

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Members of the Boo Radley pose for a photo with Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston at an event at Easton Town Center. fives.

This year Boo Radley collaborated with the men’s glee club for “Chivalry is Not Dead Day,” an entire day dedicated to courteous acts of handing out flowers and singing to students on The Oval.

The group’s acts of kindness aren’t limited to special events.

During finals each semester, group members pass out candy and notes across campus to help encourage students throughout the week.

Ali Little, a second-year in dental hygiene, said the best part of being in the group is sharing positivity and kindness with others.

“I think it makes campus a better place if we have a more positive vibe,” she said. “I know how important it is for a lot of people

for one person to say hi to them or give them a smile.”

Smith said the Boo Radley Society firmly believes that the simplest gestures of kindness can generate a big impact on a community and in turn make the world a better place. The organization hopes that its acts of positivity encourage others to do the same.

“This mission of kindness is truly applicable in any facet of campus regardless of whether you’re a student, a teacher, faculty, or staff member,” Smith said.

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BEST OVAL ACTIVITY

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Jessica Lieberman, a graduate student in English, walks across The Oval with her chihuahua, Sasha.

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BEST STUDY SPOT

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Thompson Library RUNNER-UP: 18th Avenue Library

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Jamie Summers and her dog, Maggie, pose for a photo on The Oval on March 28.

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Jamie Summers, a third-year studying animal sciences, gives her dog, Maggie, a treat on The Oval.

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BEST MALE ATHLETE

Kyle Snyder

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Commentary by Edward Sutelan Kyle Snyder fell just shy of claiming the Best Male Athlete in The Lantern’s 2017 Best of OSU poll.

Just like he always does, Snyder bounced back with a win, claiming the 2018 crown for Best Male Athlete ahead of former quarterback J.T. Barrett, who received the honor last year.

Passing up an opportunity to receive what head coach Tom Ryan said was $250,000 to $300,000 worth of endorsements, Snyder returned to Ohio State.

In Snyder’s final season at Ohio State, the Olympic gold medalist won his third individual national championship, defeating Michigan senior Adam Coon in the finals in Cleveland.

The 225-pound Snyder suffered his first collegiate loss since his sophomore season to Coon earlier in the year, but beat the 6-foot5, 285-pound wrestler in both the Big Ten championship and the NCAA championship. Ohio State

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finished second behind Penn State in the race for a team title.

Snyder took home his fourth All-American honors in 2018. He joined Bo Jordan and Nathan Tomasello to become the first trio of teammates all to be named fourtime All-Americans in the same season.

He found plenty of success on the international stage as well.

In August, Snyder squared off against Russia’s Abdulrashid Sadulaev, a two-time world champion, in the World Finals and took down the renowned heavyweight 6-5 to deliver a world team title to Team USA, its first in 22 years.

Leaving Ohio State, Snyder is the only American to record three national championships, an Olympic gold medal and a pair of world titles. He now will pursue wrestling on the international stage full time.

Runner-up J.T. Barrett, football

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Ohio State’s Kyle Snyder wrestles Steven Holloway in the dual-meet against Iowa on Jan. 21 in the Schottenstein Center.

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BEST FEMALE ATHLETE

Commentary by Colin Hass-Hill No player in the history of the Ohio State women’s basketball program has scored as many points as Kelsey Mitchell, nor has any player in Big Ten history.

Only one player — former Washington guard Kelsey Plum — has scored more points in the history of women’s college basketball.

Mitchell capped off her illustrious career as a second-team All-American with 24.3 points per game as a senior this season, and was voted by students to be Ohio State’s best female athlete.

Mitchell also was named Big Ten Player of the Year by the conference’s coaches this season, the third time she was given the award.

This year’s success is nothing new to Mitchell, who on Monday became the program’s first player to be honored four times as an All-American when she was named a second-team All-American for the third time in her career. She also was named a firstteam All-American in 2016.

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Mitchell averaged at least 22 points per game in each of her four years. She both attempted and made the most 3-pointers in NCAA history and ended her career having made one triple in 92 consecutive games.

Despite Mitchell’s many personal accolades, her team’s season did not end as she hoped.

Central Michigan upset the third-seeded Buckeyes in the second round, ending Mitchell’s career. She never managed to lead her team past the Sweet 16 in any of her four collegiate seasons.

Though her collegiate career is over, Mitchell has the potential for an extended professional career. She is viewed as a top-two prospect, along with South Carolina forward A’ja Wilson, in the 2018 WNBA Draft and has the scoring ability to terrorize defenses at the next level.

Runner-up Alexis Mattern, women’s gymnastics

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Ohio State senior guard Kelsey Mitchell (3) backs a defender down during the Big Ten tournament championship game against Maryland on March 4 in Indianapolis.

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Cazuelas Commentary by Ris Twigg

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Cazuelas serves a variety of traditional Mexican dishes.

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Numero uno in The Lantern’s Best of OSU poll for international food, Cazuelas Grill takes the cake — or in this case the queso — when it comes to campus eateries that serve global cuisine.

The immigrant-owned establishment has a wide variety of Mexican dishes that suit any dietary restriction and is only a short COTA ride from campus. Simply hop off the No. 2 bus at Patterson Avenue, cross the street and look for the patio with star string lights.

Cazuelas offers all the classics: complimentary chips and salsa, margaritas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas and more, all made fresh-to-order. You can even request to have your guacamole handmade right in front of you.

For those wanting to put their stomachs to the ultimate test and win some Cazuelas street cred, the restaurant has just the opportunity: the “Mucho Macho Burrito Challenge.” Up to two people race against the clock to eat a spicy, three-pound beef burrito in under 20 minutes. In order to win, you have to lick the plate clean of spicy enchilada sauce. Those who complete the challenge get a free Cazuelas T-shirt.

But even if you’re not into eating three pounds of beef in one sitting, the eatery offers another Mexican restaurant classic — Taco Tuesday.

In the back corner of the restaurant on Tuesday night, four friends shared laughs as well as chips and salsa beneath flat-screen TVs broadcasting a soccer game.

“We come here every Tuesday,” said Jeremy Riyanto, a first-year studying air transportation. “The dollar tacos are great.”

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Riyanto said he lives nearby, so it’s easy for him to dine-in and enjoy the “laid-back” atmosphere.

“You can feel the stress on campus, and it’s gone here,” he said.

Although Riyanto and his friends described the atmosphere as relaxing, co-manager Paco Quezada characterized the restaurant as “high-energy [and] friendly,” adding that Cazuelas is a family restaurant that tries to meet the needs of everyone.

The local eatery has existed in the Old North area for more than 10 years.

In 2016, the development of The View on Pavey Square — a conglomerate of luxury student apartments and housing developed by Solove Real Estate — forced the restaurant’s move from the corner of West Northwood Avenue and High Street to its current location at 2321 N. High Street.

“We grew like three times in size,” Quezada said of the move. “The first two or three weeks, until we figured things out, we got really busy.”

Cazuelas also keeps Ohio State students’ wallets in check with two happy hours from 3 to 6 p.m. and 10 to 11 p.m. every weekday, where those looking for a quick bite to eat or a cheap margarita can both be satisfied. All appetizers are half-off regular price (that means bean dip is only $2.50) and lime margaritas are $5.50.

“It’s pretty cool to have the OSU campus just down the street,” Quezada said. “It’s like family.”

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BEST CONSTRUCTION SITE

Commentary by Kevin Stankiewicz In a University District with miles of temporary fencing, a fleet of backhoes and other construction vehicles, and more orange barrels than students, no construction site is as glorious as the Mirror Lake project.

This sprawling undertaking began in Autumn 2016 and has been going strong ever since, disrupting our campus’s most photogenic spot and a great place to study and relax. It also put Mirror Lake Creamery out of commission, which was the closest thing to Five Guys dining dollars could ever buy.

The stated mission for the project is to return Mirror Lake closer to its historical appearance and modernize the surrounding buildings such as Pomerene Hall. So far, even though the project isn’t completed, it’s doing just that — since the history of Mirror Lake is one chock full of construction and renovations.

The final result also will effectively end the Mirror Lake Jump, which is commendable because following Austin Singletary’s death in 2015, Mirror Lake’s history became marked with tragedy.

On a recent sunny afternoon, the

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entire base of the lake was filled with activity. There were close to two dozen vehicles inside the temporary fencing that goes around the perimeter of the construction site, and real progress has been made on a stone wall on the lake’s north side and a new set of steps to get from The Oval down to the water.

The exterior of Pomerene Hall — one of campus’ prettiest and oldest buildings — also looks lovely with all the scaffolding gone.

As of now, most of the major construction will be completed by the end of spring. Finishing touches, such as landscaping, will happen over the summer, putting a complete reopening date around the start of Autumn Semester.

So, eventually, this longstanding construction site — Ohio State’s best construction site — will be no more, even if that seems hard to believe.

But don’t worry — the fencing, construction vehicles and orange barrels will probably find somewhere else on campus to go.

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An artistic rendering of what Mirror Lake and the surrounding area might look like once construction is completed.

The Mirror Lake construction began in Autumn 2016 and isn’t expected to be completed until Autumn 2018.

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Justin Baldoni 8 p.m. in the Ohio Union East Ballroom. The actor, director and filmmaker known best for his role on the CW’s “Jane the Virgin” will discuss the topic of “Redefining Masculinity,” based on his November TED Talk. Tickets are free and available at the Ohio Union information desk with a BuckID.

Spring Hafle 6 p.m. at Trism. The Organization of Arab Students has partnered with the Lebanese Student Organization for the annual spring event. Guests will enjoy authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, dancing and more. Admission is free.

Lorde 7:30 p.m. at the Schottenstein Center. The New Zealand native brings her “Melodrama” tour to Columbus alongside openers Run the Jewels and Mitski. Tickets start at $39.50 plus fees via Ticketmaster.

How to Fake Having Confidence 3 p.m. at Kafe Kerouac, 2250 N. High St. Guests will learn how to best fake the appearance of confidence, their personality types and how others see them.

Music and conversation will be provided by local musician Ben Ahlteen. Admission is free but guests are required to sign up at the cafe.

Nina West presents “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” 4:30 p.m. at Gateway Film Center. Nationally recognized drag queen Nina West will hold a singalong screening for one of her favorite musicals. Tickets are $15 plus fees via Gateway.

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BEST COLUMBUS PIZZA

Mikey’s Late Night Slice

Commentary by Sydney Riddle Until recently, I had never been to Mikey’s Late Night Slice, which I’ve come to understand is considered a criminal offense in the city of Columbus. When I learned it won Best of OSU’s vote for best Columbus pizza joint, I had to investigate. What made this particular pizza place the best? Was I insane for never experiencing this supposedly magical pizza? Was it even that good? Am I dumb for asking that question?

First things first, I had to do some research. I opened my trusty Yelp app and got down to business. I investigated the general information first. Cool location? Check. Four-dollar slices?

Incredible. Open until 3 a.m.?

Even better.

I then ventured into the written reviews. Sarah S. said it was “REALLY” good pizza. Mike D. said it was his favorite pizza place in town. Julia J. said the staff was super friendly and fast. Gettin M. (cool name) said “Ayo, I like this joint man.” My personal favorite was Jake D., who said “Anyone that Yelps this restaurant at less than five stars is an actual zombie.”

James W. said it gave him food

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Those looking to try Late Night Slice can choose a slice of the restaurant’s comicallynamed pizza or build their own. poisoning, but I ignored that one.

With high expectations, I made my way to the downtown location at 268 S. Fourth St. and only got lost twice –– not too bad. There were a ton of parking spots.

Granted, it was a Wednesday af-

1 Commentary by Rachel Bules Ah, Out-R-Inn. The rightful heir to the ever-changing game of thrones that is Ohio State’s bar scene. This beloved dive bar is a foundational facet of the culture that connects so many students to one another –– and by culture, I mean everyone’s love for a reasonably priced beer in a pleasantly grubby environment.

One of my favorite things about Out-RInn is how it tricks me into thinking getting drunk on Sunday and Monday nights is not only normal, but also encouraged behavior with its iconic Mug Night deal. With your one-time purchase of a plastic mug emblazoned with the Out-R-Inn logo for only $2, you get $1.75 refills of Miller Light and Coors Light, or $2.25 refills of Blue Moon, Summer Shandy, or Redd’s Apple Ale. Mind you, these mugs hold about 20 ounces of beer, so if you roll up to Out-R-Inn with a mug and a five dollar bill in hand, plan on leaving moderately tipsy.

Mug Night is certainly a big draw, but it isn’t the only deal that keeps people coming back to Out-R-Inn. Its daily happy hour is $1.50 wells and $1.50 domestic bottles until 8 p.m., with deals on different shots every day of the week. Perhaps most importantly, the bar offers its infamous Thursday night special: $1.50 double wells. Buckle up for that one, folks. A Thursday night spent at Out-R-Inn always makes it hard for me to get to my 9:10 a.m. class on Friday.

Out-R-Inn has a great bar with good deals, but what really sets it apart from other campus bars is its atmosphere. I brought my dad to Out-R-Inn last year on a gray, wintry Saturday afternoon, and he eloquently summed it up upon entering:

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ternoon, but the amount of space was still impressive.

The red brick building and the flashing neon “Booze” and “Pizza” signs in the window made the restaurant stick out like a journalism major walking through the

engineering building. I took note of the outdoor patio; it was small but cozy.

When I got inside I had no idea where to look first. The eclectic array of paintings and photos on the wall? The “Before I die”

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“I feel like I’m in a coal mine.” True! But, like, a fun coal mine that sells alcohol.

Out-R-Inn is covered from head to toe in Sharpie’d scribbles from people who are probably grown up and married with children and have mortgages right now. To me, that’s the appeal –– alumni can return to a practically unchanged bar to relive their collegiate drinking glory days, and current students get to hang out in an authentic bar that’s been around since our parents were college students.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge that one of the most important elements of Out-R-Inn’s authenticity to itself and to its clientele is that it is the only bar on campus that actually ensures its patrons are 21 years old. I resented this reality before I turned 21, but I’ve grown to respect it now that I’m going to be an elderly 23-year-old, fifth-year student. If I want to hang out with a bunch of freshmen that are just learning how to drink, I’ll buy a Juul vape pen and go to Midway.

To Out-R-Inn’s credit, it’s just as great of a hangout in the winter as it is in the summer, which can be a hard balance to strike for bars that have to deal with Ohio’s ninemonth winter. It has a big outdoor patio that’s open in the summer with another bar, two cornhole sets, picnic tables and televisions. And in the winter, there’s still plenty of room inside to play pool and darts. In the winter for significant sports games, the bar will pull out the space heaters and open the back patio for extra seating. I hate feeling crowded or like I don’t have a place to sit or stand inside of a bar, and I almost never feel that way at Out-R-Inn because there’s so much room for everyone to spread out.

Perhaps one of the most beautiful things

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chalkboard on which someone had written “Spoon Reese Witherspoon?” The fully stocked bar?

The two children running around with pool sticks in their hands?

Then my eyes landed on the menu. My jaw dropped. Six different kinds of pizza by the slice or as full pies. Twelve specialty pizzas. A build-your-own option. Salad options they lovingly labeled as “Rabbit food.” Breadsticks. Cheezy breadsticks! Cannoli chips?! Something called the Cheezus Crust? My mind was racing.

After much deliberation, I ordered a slice of mushroom with roasted garlic and a side of cheezy breadsticks. I convinced myself it was OK to get both because I was carb-loading for my workout tomorrow (I have no intention of working out tomorrow).

Pizza and breadsticks in hand, I thought the hard part was over until they directed me to the sauce station –– ranch, garlic sauce, a spicy sauce, and something called unicorn sauce. I decided to make it easy on myself and got all four.

The dining area had a ton of tables positioned under hazy, multicolored light fixtures. It had a dive-bar feel to it. I needed the

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Out-R-Inn is located just off High Street at 20 Frambes Avenue. about Out-R-Inn is its perfect adjacency to the most amazing by-the-slice pizza place that still stands on Ohio State’s campus: Sicilia Fine Italian Specialties. At $3 for a slice of pizza the size of my face, it truly cannot be beat –– and if you’re really feeling the munchies after a few beers, Sicilia’s mac and cheese bites are magnificent. Since the buildings are connected and share a patio, you can wander freely back and forth with your pizza and beer, making

Out-R-Inn a sliver of heaven only found at Ohio State.

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1 Commentary by Sara Stacy Eden Burger opened its doors in late July, and since then has flipped and fried its way into the plant-based hearts and stomachs of students.

Located at 1437 N. High St., Eden Burger is a short walk or bus ride from campus. Chad Goodwin, one of the co-founders of Eden Burger, said he and his team are working to make their products more affordable for students.

“It’s tight being in school on a budget, only getting to work a certain amount of hours. You got to be wise where you invest your money,” Goodwin said.

All of Eden Burger’s ingredients are organic, which contributes to its prices. Its burgers — crafted with beans, rice, pumpkin seeds and a variety of spices — run for around $10, and milkshakes are priced between $7 and $9.

One way Eden Burger’s owners hope to offset the costs of owning and operating the restaurant is opening a new location and obtaining a warehouse for storing ingredients.

Goodwin said his team has its eyes on the Short North and Clintonville — both neighborhoods that would better match Eden Burger’s prices.

While Eden Burger is working to expand into the Columbus community, Goodwin said the restaurant

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also has been able to connect with Ohio State students through mediums other than food. Several classes have worked with Goodwin and his team for class projects, such as a business class creating a hypothetical model of a vegan restaurant.

“We definitely do have these channels of communication open with the university, which is really cool, and we do see a large amount of people, and I think that will continue to grow as our prices lower,” Goodwin said.

Eden Burger also has been expanding its food offerings. The store recently began serving several graband-go options, including potato salad and local juices. In April, it will begin hosting coffee-and-doughnut events on weekends to test the waters for future brunch menus.

While the business is expanding rapidly, Goodwin said he is most excited to see the growth of employees who have been with the company since the beginning.

“We’ve had these people that we hired in August that are still rocking with us that have been generating incredible amounts of value, and I’m excited to give them more upward mobility,” he said.

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Eden Burger serves vegan and organic burgers, fries and milkshakes. The eatery plans to expand its menu to include brunch options in the near future.

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Puzzles

Answer Key for March 27:

Energy & Power Across

Across 2. Animal that eats dead animals without hunting or killing them (scavenger) 6. Animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals (predator) 7. All the food chains in an ecosystem (foodweb) 8. Place where living and nonliving things interact (ecosystem) 9. Living thing that feeds on dead plants or animals (decomposer) 10. Changing of a liquid into a gas (evaporation) 12. Animal that a predator hunts (prey) 16. Way that plants and some othter living things make food by using sunlight (photosynthesis) 17. Changing of a gas into a liquid (condensation) 18. Animal that eats plants (herbivore) 19. Members of one kind of living thing in an ecosystem (population)

Down 1. Living thing that makes it own food (producer) 3. Living thing that eats plants or animals (consumer) 4. Release of energy from food (respiration) 5. Animal that eats other animals (carnivore) 8. Model that shows how energy moves through an ecosystem (energypyramid) 11. Water that falls to earth (precipitation) 13. Path of the Sun’s energy from one living thing to another (foodchain) 14. Animal that eats plants and animals (omnivore) 15. All the populations in an area (community)

1. The ability to do work or cause change 2. When a force moves an object through a distance 7. The process where plants make food from light energy

Down 1. Potential energy associated with objects that can be stretched or compressed 3. Energy that travels in waves 4. Plants break down glucose and releases chemical energy 5. The rate at which work is done or the rate at which energy is transferred from one object to another 6. A change from one form of energy to another

9. Chemical compounds

8. Stored energy

11. A push or pull

10. Energy caused by an object’s vibrations

13. Energy from electrons moving through wires

11. Material that releases energy when it burns

15. Potential energy that depends of height of object

12. Most abundant pigment in plants

18. Fuels derived from the remains of organisms that lived long ago

14. The process of burning fuels

19. The energy of motion

17. Energy of a compound that changes as its atoms are rearranged to form new compounds

20. Energy of motion and position of an object

16. The speed of an object in a particular direction

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Commentary by Wyatt Crosher The Gateway Film Center has been my movie theater of choice for its convenient location, cheap prices and the continuously diverse set of films it brings through the doors. However, Gateway is different than other theaters for its atmosphere and ability to bring a little bit of everything to the table to appeal to moviegoers of all sorts.

The Good As I said before, Gateway is cheap.

Like, really cheap, in comparison to the rest of its competition. The student discount of $6.50 is a great start, but when adding in the $5 Tuesday deal and the $3 discount through D-tix, it’s almost impossible to pass up. The concessions also run lower than any of the competing cinemas such as AMC Lennox and Marcus Crosswoods, making Gateway the most fiscally understanding theater around Ohio State.

The location on High Street is another bonus, making the theater an easily accessible place if a big movie is released.

The location also makes the movie theater somewhere that students can stop by after class to escape from the stresses of college life.

Gateway also does a terrific job at finding movies that are for everyone. Where other theaters focus on the films that will make them money, Gateway’s goal, on the other hand, is to introduce the people of Columbus to a diverse range of movies, ones that would likely not be screened in the city otherwise –– often showing classics, foreign films and the critically acclaimed movies that were released in a mere three theaters worldwide. Along with the movies you might have never heard of, you also get the big

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Gateway Film Center blockbusters that larger audiences need to see, making Gateway a great mix for everyone.

While I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who cares about their well-being, the fact that Gateway has the Groundhog Day Marathon, a 24-hour marathon where participants watch the 1993 film “Groundhog Day” 12 times in a row, just shows how awesome the theater is. And for those who complete the event, Gateway gives out free movie tickets for a year.

Events like these, as well as Gateway’s love of cult classics and cinematic landmarks, allows for something new every day, and is just another thing that makes the theater such an unparalleled experience.

The art displayed in Gateway’s halls is a great little bonus to walk through on the way to your theater, since the pieces are almost always sure to wow with a new theme and a terrific level of artistic genius that is somehow related back to film.

The Bad None. I mean, once in a while it doesn’t have a movie that I wanted to see, but I see as many movies as humanly possible, so, yeah, none.

Conclusion The Gateway Film Center is the best theater for Ohio State students for a reason. The movies, the prices and the experience add up to a terrific movie theater.

So for me, it’s no question: Gateway is Ohio State’s movie theater.

5 stars

Runner-up Forno

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The Gateway Film Center is an independent cinema located at 1550 N. High Street.

Runner-up AMC Lennox

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most space possible so I chose a comfy booth that probably fit about six people at once.

It was time. The moment of truth.

I didn’t know where to start. Pizza or breadsticks? Should I dip my first bite in one of the sauces? Am I in over my head?

I figured the best first impression would be the pizza by itself. The slice was bigger than my face and longer than my forearm. The thin crust was crisp but not burnt. The mushrooms were perfectly scattered, and the garlic was seamlessly roasted. It was so beautiful I almost didn’t want to eat it. Almost.

I took my first bite and before I even started chewing my immediate thoughts were “This is amazing” and “This is my new favorite pizza place.”

I ate the entire slice and every single breadstick in less than 11 minutes –– I timed myself. When I finished, I sat in my booth and reflected on what I had just experienced. I tried to think of one bad thing and all I could come up with was that the bathroom was out of paper towels.

With my investigation complete, I was satisfied with my results. I could now say I understood why Late Night Slice won Columbus’ best, and I completely agreed with the outcome. I said goodbye to the staff and told them I’d be returning shortly. They laughed and responded, “most people do.”

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Best Eats Around Campus

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Best Tacos: Condado Tacos

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Best Sweets: Buckeye Donuts

Best International Food: Cazuelas

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Best On-Campus Dining: Scott Traditions

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Best Brunch: Northstar Cafe.

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Best Breakfast: Hangover Easy

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Runners-up Tacos: Local Cantina

On-Campus:

Sweet Spot:

Sloopy’s

Graeter’s

Brunch: Katalina’s

International Food: Tai’s Asian Bistro

Breakfast: First Watch