The Best of Athens 2012 - Students Only

Best OU Administrator

Ryan Lombardi

Ohio University students showed their love for Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi, by voting him the Best OU Administrator.

Whether emailing students to advise them to make start choices on crazy weekends like Halloween or warning them with campus crime alerts, Lombardi makes himself available to the student body at all times and seems truly dedicated to their success.

First runner-up goes to Vice President of Student Affairs Kent Smith. He will be missed by the OU community when he leaves at the end of this year and takes over as president of Langston University in Oklahoma.

Apparently no one can compare to the two administrators above, as the third-place honor goes to "none."

Best OU Professor

Art Trese

Art Trese of the Department of Plant Biology took the category of Best OU Professor as voraciously as a Venus Flytrap. His passion for teaching students about the history of plant life and the world around us has obviously stuck with them like sap.

First runner-up goes to the College of Fine Arts' Andre Gribou, who brings music to students' ears in the school of music, and Adam Moyer from the College of Business comes in third.

Best student organization

OU College Democrats

In the spirit of democracy, the OU College Democrats take top honors as the Best Student Organization at Ohio University.

The work of the Ohio College Democrats can be seen around campus and in local and state campaigns. Many members have gone on to run for positions of office themselves or work on other large political campaigns after graduation. They're open to anyone interested in attending their meetings, which are held in Baker 231 from 8-9 p.m. every Tuesday.

First runner-up goes to the All Campus Radio Network (ACRN), a student-run online radio station that blasts "college rock" through your computer speakers or earbuds.

Last but not least, OU Habitat for Humanity comes in third place and cannot be overlooked for their volunteer service and community outreach.

Best excuse for skipping class

Hungover

Ohio University's ranking of No. 1 party school in the United States is apparent with the best excuse for skipping class (or more precisely, rationalization) voted as being "hungover."

The runner-up in this category was "slept in," possibly a correlated excuse for many students who like to go out for a "trashy Tuesday" or "wasted Wednesday."

Third place rank goes to "illness," which is the only excuse in the running that could be deemed acceptable by a university professor. Well, there is that old chestnut, "personal family problems," an excuse that makes even a grizzled cynical professor cringe in terror.

Best reason to transfer somewhere else

There Is None

Ohio University students show their love and pride of being Bobcats with their No. 1 response to the "best reason to transfer somewhere else" category: "There is none." (We are exceedingly gratified that they didn't use the borderline ungrammatical "There are none."

For other Bobcats not so loyal, the runner-up in this category was the Athens "climate," which leaves much to be desired come winter quarter when the brick pathways turn into an ice rink. But what about springtime? Just for that, Mother Nature's not going to allow a spring in Athens this year.

The third place response is "cost," though in order to find a better deal, students probably will need to move to another state and establish residency. Most of Ohio's public colleges charge an arm and a leg compared to other states.

Best place for a random hook-up

OU's Alden Library

When it comes to getting frisky somewhere other than the bedroom, students once again voted the best place for a random hook-up as Alden Library.

But when students aren't fantasizing about the sensationalized location or snooping librarians keep them from getting sacked in the stacks, their second place for a romp in the sack is a tie between "at the bar," or more specifically, The Union.

The dark lights and sticky floors must really get students going, as third place goes to the Union's neighbor Jackie O's Pub & Brewery.

Best graffiti in bathrooms

Ellis Hall

If you want some reading material while doing your business, Ellis Hall is the place to be. It seems fitting that the home to Ohio University's English Department would have "the best graffiti in bathrooms" as it's easy to imagine many a poet laureate scrawling profound words of wisdom on paint-chipped stall doors during a momentary piss-break from class.

For a humorous read, go to The Union, voted first runner-up in this category for the sarcastic quips that cover bathroom stall doors as well as the walls.

Third place goes to the College Inn, where eyes dilate in attempts to read through layers upon layers of shuffle tags.

Hottest Professor

Adam Moyer

If you're a student who has a thing for males in positions of power, sign up for a class with Adam Moyer, who teaches Management Information Systems in the College of Business. He's been voted the hottest professor at OU.

The winner was acclaimed after every OU professor had his or her temperature taken, with profs who weren't feeling well disqualified. Dr. Moyer registered an impressive 100.5 F.

Geoff Buckley gets runner-up in this category, as the hot-spot of the Geography Department, and students just can't decide whom they have the hots for with the third place, "don't know."

Yes, we're joking about the temperatures being taken.

Best party dorm

Bromley Hall

It is no surprise that Bromley Hall was voted the Best Party Dorm on campus with its proximity to the Court Street/Union Street bar scene, which makes all of uptown buzz with excitement during the weekend.

Runner-up was tied between Adams Hall on South Green and Jefferson Hall on East Green, where residents probably keep resident assistants on edge throughout the Fest season.

Third place goes to James Hall, representing the wild and wonderful West Green.

Best student neighborhood

West Side

Students living off-campus have found their niche on Athens' West Side, voted Best Student Neighborhood for the second year in a row.

It is too difficult to pick a specific street for West Siders, since there are so many different ones to choose from, but the West Side encapsulates a unique and diverse community of its own. Plus it's the only Athens student neighborhood that has its own fried chicken outlet.

Runner-up goes to Mill Street, known for a good time come spring quarter with all the block parties, and nearby Palmer Place comes in third, even though an apartment complex isn't a neighborhood in the strictest sense.