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The Standard’s annual Best of MSU issue
CONTENTS Every fall semester, The Standard invites MSU students to vote for the “Best of MSU” in our online survey.
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Responses are fill-in-the-blank, with no prompts or multiple-choice options. We hope you’ll find some of your favorites (and some new choices) among this year’s winners!
Food & Drink: 6-9 Voted Runner-up in Best of MSU!
Services: 10-11 Shopping: 14-15 Entertainment: 16 Sports & Rec: 17-18 Student Life: 18-20 Student Housing: 22
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BEST PLACE FOR A BURGER WINNER: BLACK SHEEP
BEST PLACE TO TAKE PARENTS FOR DINNER WINNER: BLACK SHEEP
RUNNER-UP: Bair’s Sports Grill TRENDING: Grad School
RUNNER-UP: Bambinos TRENDING: Cheddar’s
BEST WINGS WINNER: BUFFALO WILD WINGS
BEST BARBECUE WINNER: BLACK MARKET SMOKEHOUSE
RUNNER-UP: Wingstop TRENDING: Big Whiskey’s
RUNNER-UP: Whole Hog Cafe TRENDING: City Butcher
BEST COFFEEHOUSE WINNER: POTTER’S HOUSE
BEST PLACE TO EAT ON CAMPUS WINNER: CHICK-FIL-A
RUNNER-UP: Mudhouse TRENDING: Travellers House
RUNNER-UP: Subway TRENDING: Panda Express
BEST BRING-FOOD-TO-YOUR-DOOR DELIVERY WINNER: DOMINO’S
BEST VEGETARIAN FOOD WINNER: THE GROTTO WEST COAST GRILL
RUNNER-UP: DoorDash TRENDING: Insomnia Cookies
RUNNER-UP: Earth’s Harvest TRENDING: Zayka’s Indian Cuisine
BEST PLACE FOR A DATE-NIGHT DINNER WINNER: BAMBINOS
BEST BAR FOOD WINNER: BAIR’S SPORTS GRILL
RUNNER-UP: Kai TRENDING: Big Whiskey’s
RUNNER-UP: Ebbets Field TRENDING: Big Whiskey’s
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FOOD & DRINK TRENDING IN RESALE BEST UNDER-21 (NO ALCOHOL) HAPPY HOUR WINNER: SONIC
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RUNNER-UP: Bair’s Sports Grill TRENDING: Kai
BEST 21-AND-OVER HAPPY HOUR WINNER: MUDLOUNGE RUNNER-UP: Bair’s Sports Grill TRENDING: Ebbets Field
BEST BEER SPECIALS WINNER: EBBETS FIELD RUNNER-UP: Tie & Timber Beer Co. TRENDING: Springfield Brewing Company
BEST LATE-NIGHT FOOD WINNER: TACO BELL RUNNER-UP: Domino’s TRENDING: McDonald’s
BEST FAST FOOD WINNER: TACO BELL RUNNER-UP: Chick-fil-A TRENDING: McDonald’s
BEST BARGAIN MEAL WINNER: OTT’S PASTA RUNNER-UP: Steak ‘n Shake TRENDING: Wendy’s
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BEST SANDWICH WINNER: JIMMY JOHN’S
BEST ASIAN FOOD WINNER: TRIPLE EIGHT’S
RUNNER-UP: Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Café TRENDING: Schlotzsky’s
RUNNER-UP: New Oriental Restaurant TRENDING: Yan’s Chinese Restaurant
BEST MEXICAN FOOD WINNER: JOSE LOCO’S
BEST SUSHI WINNER: KAI
RUNNER-UP: El Maguey TRENDING: Cesar’s Old Mexico
RUNNER-UP: Nakato TRENDING: Umi
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BEST ITALIAN FOOD WINNER: BAMBINOS RUNNER-UP: Ott’s Pasta TRENDING: Nonna’s
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BEST FROZEN TREAT WINNER: ANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD
BEST SALAD WINNER: PANERA BREAD
RUNNER-UP: Pineapple Whip TRENDING: Maes Gelateria
RUNNER-UP: Pickleman’s TRENDING: Chick-fil-A
BEST DESSERTS WINNER: ANDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD
BEST PIZZA WINNER: PAPPO’S PIZZERIA
RUNNER-UP: Insomnia Cookies TRENDING: European Cafe
RUNNER-UP: Domino’s TRENDING: Rocco’s
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BEST RESTAURANT WINNER: BLACK SHEEP RUNNER-UP: Lambert’s Café TRENDING: Kai
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BEST PLACE TO GET A MANICURE/PEDICURE WINNER: PINK + WHITE NAIL STUDIO
BEST PLACE TO GET A TATTOO WINNER: KALEIDOSCOPE
RUNNER-UP: Venus Nails Bar TRENDING:
RUNNER-UP: Next Generation Tattoo & Body Piercing TRENDING: Hearts of Fire Tattoo
BEST PLACE TO GET A BODY PIERCING WINNER: KALEIDOSCOPE RUNNER-UP: Next Generation Tattoo & Body Piercing TRENDING: Body Piercing By Qui Qui
SERVICES
BEST BARBER SHOP WINNER: HUDSON HAWK RUNNER-UP: Walnut Street Barber Shop TRENDING: Great Clips
BEST HAIR SALON WINNER: HONEY + HIVE SALON RUNNER-UP: Indie Blue Salon TRENDING: Luxe Salon 417
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SERVICES BEST TANNING SALON WINNER: SUN TAN CITY RUNNER-UP: So Tan TRENDING: Palm Beach Tan
BEST PLACE FOR SPA SERVICES WINNER: ACACIA SPA RUNNER-UP: Grove Spa TRENDING: European Wax Center
BEST WIRELESS SERVICE WINNER: AT&T RUNNER-UP: Verizon TRENDING: Sprint
BEST PLACE TO GET YOUR PHONE FIXED WINNER: SPRINGFIELD IPHONE REPAIR RUNNER-UP: WeFixIt TRENDING: 417 iPhone Repair
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BEST FLEA MARKET/THRIFT STORE WINNER: RED RACKS RUNNER-UP: Goodwill TRENDING: STD Flea Market
BEST PLACE TO BUY USED FURNITURE WINNER: FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE RUNNER-UP: Goodwill TRENDING: Red Racks
SHOPPING
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BEST ECLECTIC STORE WINNER: RENAISSANCE BOOKS & GIFTS RUNNER-UP: Earthbound Trading Co. TRENDING: Ms. Gilmore’s Tea Room
BEST PLACE TO GET OUTDOOR GEAR WINNER: BASS PRO SHOPS RUNNER-UP: Academy Sports + Outdoors TRENDING: Gearhead Outfitters
BEST PLACE TO BUY RESALE CLOTHING WINNER: UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE RUNNER-UP: Red Racks TRENDING: Plato’s Closet
BEST PLACE TO BUY WOMEN’S CLOTHING WINNER: UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE RUNNER-UP: Torrid TRENDING: American Eagle
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BEST PLACE TO BUY MEN’S CLOTHING WINNER: OLD NAVY
BEST PLACE FOR A SHOPPING SPREE WINNER: BATTLEFIELD MALL
RUNNER-UP: T.J. Maxx TRENDING: Kohl’s
RUNNER-UP: Target TRENDING: Red Racks
BEST PLACE TO BUY SPORTS GEAR WINNER: ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS RUNNER-UP: Gearhead Outfitters TRENDING: Play It Again Sports
SHOPPING
BEST CONVENIENCE STORE WINNER: KUM & GO RUNNER-UP: Casey’s TRENDING: Bear Necessities
BEST GROCERY STORE WINNER: ALDI RUNNER-UP: Hy-Vee TRENDING: Price Cutter
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BEST GAMING SPOT WINNER: 1984 ARCADE
BEST PLACE TO HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS WINNER: EBBETS FIELD
RUNNER-UP: Meta-Games Unlimited TRENDING: Contender eSports
RUNNER-UP: Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park TRENDING: Phelps Grove Park
BEST MOVIE THEATER WINNER: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA RUNNER-UP: AMC Springfield 11 TRENDING: Moxie Cinema
BEST SPRINGFIELD-AREA ATTRACTION WINNER: WONDERS OF WILDLIFE RUNNER-UP: The Giant Fork TRENDING: Springfield Art Museum
BEST DANCE CLUB WINNER: BOOGIE RUNNER-UP: Club Rodeo TRENDING: Martha’s Vineyard
BEST PLACE TO HEAR LOCAL BANDS WINNER: THE OUTLAND BEST PLACE FOR A CONCERT WINNER: JQH ARENA RUNNER-UP: Juanita K. Hammons Hall TRENDING: Gillioz Theatre
RUNNER-UP: Tie & Timber Beer Co. TRENDING: Midnight Rodeo
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BEST MSU TEAM WINNER: WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RUNNER-UP: Men’s soccer TRENDING: Baseball
BEST INTRAMURAL SPORT WINNER: VOLLEYBALL RUNNER-UP: Sand volleyball TRENDING: Flag football
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BEST PARK WINNER: NATHANAEL GREENE/CLOSE MEMORIAL PARK RUNNER-UP: Phelps Grove Park TRENDING: Sequiota Park
BEST BIKE SHOP WINNER: A&B CYCLE RUNNER-UP: Sunshine Bike Shop TRENDING: Queen City Cycles
BEST PLACE TO WATCH A BASEBALL GAME WINNER: HAMMONS FIELD RUNNER-UP: Bair’s Sports Grill TRENDING: Ebbets Field
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SPORTS & REC BEST PLACE TO WATCH FOOTBALL WINNER: PLASTER STADIUM RUNNER-UP: Bair’s Sports Grill TRENDING: Ebbets Field
STUDENT LIFE BEST PLACE TO STUDY ON CAMPUS WINNER: MEYER LIBRARY RUNNER-UP: Hammons Fountains TRENDING: Glass Hall
BEST ON-CAMPUS SERVICE WINNER: COMPUTER SERVICES HELP DESK BEST PLACE TO WORKOUT WINNER: FOSTER RECREATION CENTER RUNNER-UP: Planet Fitness TRENDING: YMCA
RUNNER-UP: Bear Line TRENDING: Bear CLAW
BEST PLACE TO BUY SCHOOL SUPPLIES WINNER: WALMART RUNNER-UP: MSU Bookstore TRENDING: Staples
BEST GOLF COURSE WINNER: HORTON SMITH GOLF COURSE RUNNER-UP: Dream Valley Golf Course TRENDING: Betty Allison Junior Golf Course at Oscar Blom
BEST PLACE TO BUY MSU LOGO ITEMS/GAMEDAY APPAREL WINNER: MSU BOOKSTORE RUNNER-UP: CVS
BEST PLACE TO SELL TEXTBOOKS WINNER: MSU BOOKSTORE RUNNER-UP: Amazon TRENDING: Facebook
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BEST PLACE TO BUY TEXTBOOKS WINNER: AMAZON
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BEST SORORITY WINNER: ALPHA CHI OMEGA
RUNNER-UP: MSU Bookstore TRENDING: Text Bucks
RUNNER-UP: Alpha Sigma Alpha TRENDING: Gamma Phi Beta
BEST PLACE TO RENT TEXTBOOKS WINNER: AMAZON
BEST FRATERNITY WINNER: THETA CHI
RUNNER-UP: MSU Bookstore TRENDING: Text Bucks
RUNNER-UP: Phi Gamma Delta TRENDING: Pi Kappa Phi
STUDENT LIFE
BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION WINNER: GAMMA SIGMA SIGMA RUNNER-UP: National Student Speech Language Hearing Association TRENDING: Bear Breaks
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STUDENT LIFE BEST CAMPUS OR STUDENT MINISTRY WINNER: CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY RUNNER-UP: Cru TRENDING: The Vine
BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP WINNER: HILL CITY CHURCH RUNNER-UP: Catholic Campus Ministry TRENDING:
BEST STUDENT ORGANIZATION WINNER: STUDENT ACTIVITIES COUNCIL RUNNER-UP: Student Government Association TRENDING: The Standard
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BEST LANDLORD OR PROP. MANAGEMENT FIRM WINNER: TLC
BEST OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING WINNER: BEAR VILLAGE
RUNNER-UP: Brentwood TRENDING: Bryan Properties
RUNNER-UP: Kensington Park TRENDING: Bears Crossing
BEST AMENITIES IN OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING WINNER: BEAR VILLAGE
BEST PLACE TO LIVE ON CAMPUS WINNER: HUTCHENS HOUSE
BEST AMENITIES IN ON-CAMPUS HOUSING WINNER: HUTCHENS HOUSE
RUNNER-UP: Blair-Shannon House
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BEST PET-FRIENDLY HOUSING WINNER: BEAR VILLAGE RUNNER-UP: Aspen Heights TRENDING: TLC
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