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THE STANDARD THE-STANDARD.ORG | D@TheStandard_MSU BEST OF MSU | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022 | 3 libraries.missouristate.edu > BOOK STUDY ROOMS > GET RESEARCH HELP > ACCESS E-RESOURCES AND DATABASES STAY IN S PI R E D AH E A D OF FINA L S Every fall semester, The Standard invites the MSU community to vote for the “Best of MSU” in our online poll. Responses are multiple-choice, with an option to write in votes for choices that are not listed. We hope you’ll find your favorites — and some new choices — among this year’s winners! Food & Drink: 4-6 Services: 6-7 Shopping: 8 Student Life: 9 Entertainment: 10 Housing: 10 Sports & Rec: 11 The Standard’s Best of MSU 2022 is published
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Springfield Brewing Co.
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Springfield Brewing Co.
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Brewing Co.
417 Taphouse
Finnegan’s Wake
Springfield
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Taco Bell
Cookies
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THE STANDARD THE-STANDARD.ORG | D@TheStandard_MSU BEST OF MSU | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022 | 5 2 K 2 133 Theatre 100 K 0 5 K 0 94 THANK YOU, STUDENTS Good luck on finals! For making Glass Hall a top study spot on campus for 2022. Learn more about business majors CO LLEG E o f B U SI N ES S BEST FAST FOOD WINNER: Raising Cane’s FINALIST: Chick-fil-A FINALIST: Taco Bell BEST SANDWICH WINNER: Black Sheep FINALIST: Firehouse Subs FINALIST: Jimmy John’s BEST MEXICAN FOOD WINNER: Jose Loco’s FINALIST: Cesar’s Old Mexico FINALIST: El Maguey BEST ASIAN FOOD WINNER: Rama Thai FINALIST: Kai FINALIST: Panda Express BEST SUSHI WINNER: Kai FINALIST: Craft Sushi FINALIST: Nakato BEST ITALIAN FOOD WINNER: Bambinos Cafe FINALIST: Olive Garden FINALIST: Ott’s Pasta
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TREAT WINNER: Andy’s Frozen Custard FINALIST: Pineapple Whip FINALIST: Cold Stone Creamery
WINNER: Andy’s Frozen Custard FINALIST: Insomnia Cookies FINALIST: Pineapple Whip BEST SALAD WINNER: Olive Garden FINALIST: McAlister’s Deli FINALIST: Panera Bread
WINNER: Taco Bell FINALIST: McDonald’s FINALIST: Steak ‘n Shake BEST PIZZA WINNER: Domino’s FINALIST: Pappo’s FINALIST: Imo’s BEST RESTAURANT IN SPRINGFIELD WINNER: Black Sheep FINALIST: Bambinos Café FINALIST: Springfield Brewing Co. BEST PLACE TO GET A MANICURE/PEDICURE WINNER: Pink + White Nail Studio FINALIST: Aqua Nails FINALIST: Lavish Nail Lounge and Spa
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THE STANDARD THE-STANDARD.ORG | D@TheStandard_MSU BEST OF MSU | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022 | 7 Best wishes from the English Department as you close fall 2022! You can also scan here! Check us out online at Missouri State > English or call us at 1-417-836-5107 for more information. Discover EKKLESIA Campus Ministry because... Thanks for naming us Best Campus Ministry and Trending for Best Place to Worship! We you! www.ekklesiamsu.org ekklesia@missouristate.edu BEST TANNING SALON WINNER: Sun Tan City FINALIST: Palm Beach Tan FINALIST: So Tan BEST PLACE FOR SPA SERVICES WINNER: European Wax Center FINALIST: 417 Beauty By Sam FINALIST: Grove Spa BEST WIRELESS SERVICE WINNER: AT&T FINALIST: Verizon FINALIST: T-Mobile BEST PLACE TO GET YOUR PHONE FIXED WINNER: 417 iPhone Repair FINALIST: Best Buy FINALIST: Springfield iPhone Repair BEST STORAGE FACILITY WINNER: A-1 Self Storage FINALIST: Central Self Storage FINALIST: Sixty 5 Self Storage
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Red Racks
Goodwill
Plato’s Closet
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Relics FINALIST: STD Flea Markets
Ozark Treasures BEST PLACE TO BUY USED FURNITURE
Red Racks
Habitat for Humanity ReStore FINALIST: Hakaar’s Bazaar
ECLECTIC STORE
Earthbound Trading Co. FINALIST: Hakaar’s Bazaar FINALIST: Relics BEST PLACE TO GET OUTDOOR GEAR
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Academy Sports + Outdoors FINALIST: Gearhead Outfitters
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Battlefield Mall
Target
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Kum & Go
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Casey’s
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THE STANDARD THE-STANDARD.ORG | D@TheStandard_MSU BEST OF MSU | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022 | 9 BEST PLACE TO STUDY ON CAMPUS WINNER: Meyer Library FINALIST: Plaster Student Union FINALIST: Glass Hall
ON-CAMPUS SERVICE WINNER: Meyer Library FINALIST: Bear Line FINALIST: Counseling Center BEST PLACE TO BUY SCHOOL SUPPLIES WINNER: Amazon FINALIST: Walmart FINALIST: Target BEST PLACE TO BUY MSU GAME-DAY APPAREL WINNER: MSU Bookstore FINALIST: Rally House FINALIST: Walmart BEST PLACE TO SELL TEXTBOOKS WINNER: MSU Bookstore FINALIST: Text Bucks FINALIST: Facebook Marketplace BEST PLACE TO BUY TEXTBOOKS WINNER: Amazon FINALIST: MSU Bookstore FINALIST: Chegg
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Harmony House
Habitat for Humanity FINALIST: Humane Society of Southwest Missouri
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Ekklesia
Catholic Campus Ministry FINALIST: Hill City Salt Co.
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O’Reilly Catholic Student Center
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GAMING SPOT WINNER: 1984 FINALIST: Contender Esports FINALIST: Meta Games Unlimited BEST MOVIE THEATER WINNER: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema FINALIST: AMC Springfield 11 FINALIST: Moxie Cinema BEST DANCE CLUB WINNER: Martha’s Vineyard FINALIST: Club Rodeo FINALIST: Midnight Rodeo BEST PLACE FOR A CONCERT WINNER: Great Southern Bank Arena FINALIST: Juanita K. Hammons Hall FINALIST: Gillioz Theatre BEST PLACE TO HEAR LOCAL BANDS WINNER: Classic Rock Cafe FINALIST: Tie & Timber Beer Co. FINALIST: Ernie Biggs BEST PLACE TO HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS WINNER: Potter’s House FINALIST: Martha’s Vineyard FINALIST: Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park BEST SPRINGFIELD-AREA ATTRACTION WINNER: Wonders of Wildlife FINALIST: Bass Pro Shops FINALIST: Dickerson Park Zoo
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY WINNER: Bryan Properties FINALIST: TLC Properties FINALIST: MoState Properties
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING AMENITIES WINNER: Blair-Shannon House FINALIST: Monroe Apartments FINALIST: Hutchens House BEST AMENITIES IN OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING WINNER: Bear Village FINALIST: Aspen Heights FINALIST: The 505 BEST OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING COMPLEX WINNER: Bear Village FINALIST: Aspen Heights FINALIST: The Qube
MSU RESIDENCE HALL
Blair-Shannon House FINALIST: Hammons House FINALIST: Hutchens House BEST PET-FRIENDLY HOUSING COMPLEX
Bear Village FINALIST: Aspen Heights FINALIST: Kensington Park
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Queen City Cycles
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Plaster Stadium
Great Southern Bank Arena
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THE STANDARD D@TheStandard_MSU | THE-STANDARD.ORG 12 | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2022 | BEST OF MSU Thank You for Voting Bear Village BEST OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING COMPLEX PET FRIENDLY HOUSING COMPLEX amenities in OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING BEARVILLAGEAPARTMENTS.COM bryan prOPERTIES VOTED BEST PrOperty Management COmpany Managed by Award winning is just one of the many reasons why Bear Village is the BEST place to live. Thanks for voting Missouri State!