0 0 0 24B - The Michigan Daily - Weekend, etc. Magazine - Thursday, April 6, 2000 Readers 'picks for best of the 'U'ask: What UNIVERSITY Continued from Page 6B Everyone who's anyone has classes in AH. Only squares avoid it like the plague. Angell Hall (Best Bathroom) If you like being overwhelemed by the nasty- ass stank, then sure, the commodes in Angell are the place for you. What masochists stuffed the ballot boxes for this one? South Quad (Best Residence Hall) In slang it's known simply as Squad. And so what if it's always loud in the halls? It's got a pseudo "executive din- ing room," don't ya know? That's because the execs at the 'U' are none other than Crawford and Co. The little people on campus are only allowed to. mingle with the athletes here and at the CCRB. Bursley (Best Residence Hall Cafeteria) If you're willing to make the trek to the Bur-Lodge, then you'll be handsomely rewarded by a hot steaming cup of the best all-around residence hall-style food in Ann Arbor. Of course, if you don't make the trek, then you'll be treated to a hot steaming cup of plain old dorm food anywhere else you eat on campus. Joint House (Best Co-op) OK, OK, OK, the name does carry a certain connotation. But don't judge the co- opers on such a trifle. There's so much more to communal living than just passing small, blazing objects around a circle. You can pass large, smoke- filled bongs around in a circle, too, you know. That or take more fantastic voyages than Coolio. Pi Kappa Alpha (Best Fraternity to Party With) We don't know what dis- tinguishes the Pikes' parties so much, but we do know they won the a capel- la singing competition for Greek Week. Well done, men. Delta Gamma (Best Sorority to Party With) They may have only two- thirds as many letters in their name as Anyone for take-out? in a name? the Pikes, but they do have signifi- cantly less back hair. AIESEC (Best Student Group/ Organization) We've heard they have something to do with business, but aren't sure. We've also heard they send business students to other coun- tries, which sounds like grounds for canonization. Bram Elias (Best MSA Member) Sarah Pray aside, this guy is one hell of an MSA member, or so goes the word on the street. Unfortunately, he's not one of the illustrious Elias broth- ers, nor does he own a Big Boy fran- chise. Go figure. But working for the people is certainly as admirable as serving pie seven days a week during the annual strawberry festival. Naked Mile (Best Campus Tradition) Check this recipe: Add sev- eral thousand parts naked students, one part mile-long run and several more thousand parts clothed specta- tors. Mix in a dash of creepy guys with video cameras and a sprinkling of being oh so afraid you'll end up on the Internet somewhere and you've got the best damn tradition anywhere. Law Library (Best Place to Study) Not to be confused with the winner of the award for "best place on campus to have sex in public." Also known as the best place on campus to be informed that you'll be appearing on the next season of "The Real World." Grad (Best Library) Sweet Jesus. The people have spoken and the answer is the Grad. Traditionally known as the place to study and have sex in public (since the UGLI is the place to chat with your peeps), the Grad is truly the place to be when you need to get it done. Some people like to get lost in the pages of a good solid book, but others find themselves dis- oriented in stack after stack of them. The Grad's the happenin' place. Word. Angell Hall (Best Computing Center) Chalk up two awards this year for the stately-looking building on State Street. Check your e-mail, print that paper, chat with your compadres and pace the aisles endlessly ... wait- ing for a computer. It all goes down in the Fishbowl, day in and daysout. Winning the Game (Best Thing About Football Saturday) Tailgaiting ran a close second in this category, but for some reason, people at this school like to win. Go figure. Now if only we could rewind the 1997 season, we'd be assured of this 'best' every football Saturday. Football (Best Sports Team) They bring in the bucks, the fans and the attention, both good and bad. Let's face it, without Carr and company, the University would be a completely dif- ferent place. Many students would be without a reason to live. And arts edi- tors like me, for example, might not be able to cash in on my very cheap $85 season ticket block. Scorekeeper's (Best Sports Bar) This athletically interactive bar can keep anyone busy for hours with its pool tables, darts, electronic trivia games and big screens. Not to men- ti6n the beer selection is one of the most reliable in town. This place is suitable to enjoy any athletic event on TV whether you're watching the neighborhood foosball champi- onships or the Super Bowl. In a town where sports are loved by (nearly) all, this bar fits Ann Arbor like a glove. Zingerman's (Best Deli) Step aside, New Yorkers, because your favorite hometown deli has got a match and it's right here in Ann The Michigan Daily - Weekend, etc. M Readers' tastes in area eats run gamut from funky to fanciful Arbor. Obviously, price is not an issue when you're dealing with the number one deli in town because every penny spent is well worth it. As a matter of fact, the pastrami at Zingerman's is nationally rated as "the best in the country" and it's only a ten minute walk away from cam- pus. However, don't forget to check out the freshly concocted loaves of bread because Zingerman's wide array of flavors will appease any- one's taste buds. The only unlikeable aspect of this deli is the agony they put you through when deciding what to order off the mouth-watering menu. authentic cuisine purveyors have no shame in their restaurant as the kitchen is wide open for your view- ing pleasure the second you walk in. From the prime Main Street location to the tasty and uniquely seasoned dishes, you can't go wrong with this eatery. McDonald's (Best Fries) Year after year after year, Mickey D's has been voted the best fries nationwide. It is no surprise that the food con- noisseurs in Ann Arbor feel the same. If you had a choice between authentic steakhouse fries for $5 per order or jumbo sizing it at McDonald's, let's be honest, there's no question that the golden-crisp McDonald's fries would still come out on top. As for the rest of their menu, well, it sure does remind you how good the fries ate. Jimmy John's (Best Subs) Simple and to the point, Jimmy John's makes their subs with some of the finest French bread in town accompanied with the perfect proportion of meats. The portions are not too big or too small. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a tasty late night sub, JJ's is even more ubiquitously the way to go now that they have two campus locations. This place perfect- ly exemplifies the beauty of simplic- ity. The Gandy Dancer (Best Service, Best Place for Your Folks to Treat) Probably the only place anyone in town has sat at a restaurant and fel their table shake because of the train rushing by 20 feet away. If that does n't make your heart pound, then wha does? With the incredible service headed by Barb Stratman and the grand piano that does double duty as a bar, your date is guaranteed to be satisfied. Also, with some of the bes desserts in town, you can't look past the aphrodisiatic qualities of choco- late. 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