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May 7, 2012

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BEST of the HILLMAY 7, 20122

Natsoutdoor.com

THANKSfor voting us

Best Bike Shop!In Hartland on Scottsville Rd.1121 Wilkinson TraceBowling Green, KY

270-842-6211

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There is no denying that Bowling Green is a college town. For three weeks, the College Heights Herald asked WKU students, faculty and staff to vote — either online or in our paper edition — for their local favorites in our second annual Best of the Hill contest.

We had great success with the contest, with 1,200 WKU students, faculty and staff voting in 50 categories. We’ve tallied the votes

and are excited to announce the results.

The Herald’s Best of the Hill special section recognizes those businesses, places and services the WKU community voted the best. Our goal is for this annual contest and special section to become the guide for WKU when it comes to shopping, dining and enjoying the Bowling Green community.

-The Herald Staff

3BEST of the HILLMAY 7, 2012

Best of the

Hill? Congratulations to Melissa Foushee for being the lucky voter to win an iPad!

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BEST of the HILLMAY 7, 20124

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5BEST of the HILLMAY 7, 2012

ENTERTAINMENT

Best Bookstore

Best Place to Bargain Shop

Best Place to Buy WKU Gear

Best Place to Buy WKU Gear

Best Bike Shop

Best Golf Course

Barnes & Noble is the leader in the specialty retail category for customer satisfaction for the fourth year in a row, according to the 2010 Ameri-can Customer Satisfaction Index. The Bowling Green store is located two blocks south of the intersection of Campbell Lane and Scottsville Road, across from Wal-Mart. Barnes & Noble in conjunction with AT&T Wi-Fi service offers no-fee, no-charge Wi-Fi at every store.

With four locations in Bowling Green, anyone is sure to find what they are looking for. Whether is it an eclectic treasure, an article of clothing or a piece of furniture, Goodwill provides reasonable prices and constantly rotating inventory. Goodwill inspires hope and self-confidence, helping people from all backgrounds and walks of life to feel successful, valuable and dignified.

The WKU Store was located on the third floor of Downing University Center on WKU's main campus. Additional store locations are on the WKU Glasgow Campus, WKU South Campus and WKU Owensboro Cam-pus. The WKU Store is a full-service bookstore. They carry a wide range of WKU sportswear and souvenirs, as well as new and used textbooks, general course supplies, art supplies and computer software.

The motto at Dunham's Sports is "Big Names…Low Prices." They strive to give customers a choice of the name brands they want at the lowest prices possible. Dunham's Sports offers hot deals and sport values at prices that may be too low to advertise. Customers who stop in for one of their low-priced ad items may walk out with a couple of hot in-store deals as well.

Best Clothing Store

Best Flower Shop

Best Liquor Store

Best Bar

Best Place for Happy Hour

Best Sports Bar

Best Place for Karaoke

Best Place for Live Music

Best Radio Station

Forever 21 is a chain of clothing retailers that offers fashion and accessories for young women and men. The Bowling Green location currently only sells women's clothing. The company's made-in-the-USA merchandise is one of its sales points. Forever 21’s merchandise does not have uniform specifications, patterns or even sizes. These details vary by supplier. However, in a sense, this creates a certain treasure-hunt type of enjoyment for shoppers.

Deemer Floral Co. is family-owned and operated. They are committed to offering the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. The professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why they always go the extra mile to make your floral gift exceed your expectations.

Shenanigans Wine & Spirits differs from any other liquor store. It offers a huge wine and spirits selection, as well as an excellent selection of macro, micro and imported beer. They are a favorite of WKU students with their competitive prices, upbeat atmosphere and friendly staff. They will also special-order anything not in stock and call when it comes in.

Hilligan's is the ultimate sports bar where customers can enjoy great food, watch sports on 13 high-definition TVs with NFL Sunday Ticket and College Game Plan and play their favorite games, whether it's pool, darts or arcade games. Hilligan's has live music, a dance area and three out-door patios. They are open until 2 a.m. seven nights a week.

Only a short walk from WKU's campus, Hilligan's caters to college stu-dents with reasonable prices, daily specials and a fun environment. With an inviting front porch and free wireless internet, Hilligan's has a full menu and serves lunch and dinner for dine-in, carryout and delivery.

"There Ain't Nothin Like It!" Their slogan describes the atmosphere of this Bowling Green hot spot perfectly. Overtime has 35 flat-screen HD TVs and an 1800-square-foot covered patio with TVs and music. The menu includes pre-game appetizers, the heavy hitters, oven-baked sand-wiches, wraps, pizza, salads and desserts.

Overtime regularly features karaoke every Tuesday and Thursday night from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. If you prefer not to sing, they also have cornhole daily, pool tables, dart boards, NTN BuzzTime trivia and Texas Hold 'Em. Overtime also has regular drink specials, daily happy hour and a full menu to order from.

Tidball's is Bowling Green's premiere venue for live music. It is located adja-cent to historic downtown Bowling Green near the square. They strive to bring in the best local bands and those who are just passing through town. They invite you to come check out live local music and their great drink specials!

Revolution 91.7 recognizes an intended audience of 18-34-year-old adults that attend WKU, as well as young professionals in Bowling Green and its surrounding areas. Their listeners enjoy an active lifestyle at the university and in the community. WWHR-FM delivers a commercial-free mix of progressive music that follows the national charts of the College Music Journal and then expands the rotation to address local tastes.

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1265 College St.(270) 495-0891

www.hilligansbg.com

1265 College St.(270) 495-0891

www.hilligansbg.com

773 Bakersfield Way(270) 904-4430

www.overtimebg.com

773 Bakersfield Way(270) 904-4430

www.overtimebg.com

522 Morris Alley(270) 793-9955

WWHR-FMRevolution 91.7

Campbell Lane Town Center1680 Campbell Lane

270-746-9779

Greenwood Mall 2625 Scottsville Road

(270) 901-0191www.forever21.com

861 Fairview Ave. (270)843-4334 (800)333-6377

www.deemerfloral.com

955 Fields Drive(270) 780-9420

1806 US 31w Bypass(270) 746-2345

Downing University Center, 3rd Floor(270) 745-2466 (800) 444-5155

www.bookstore.wku.edu

Greenwood Mall, 2625 Scottsville Road(270) 901-1825

www.dunhamssports.com

The 18-hole Club at Olde Stone course at the The Club At Olde Stone facility in Alva-ton features 7,324 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . Designed by Arthur Hills, ASGCA, the Club at Olde Stone golf course opened in 2006. Olde Stone is listed in the top 100 of the 2010 Golfweek's™ Best Modern Courses.

950 Village Way, Alvaton, Ky.(270) 393-4654

www.olde-stone.com

1121 Wilkinson Trace(270) 842-6211

www.natsoutdoor.com

Nat's is a regional store with customers from all over Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana. Nat's is a part of several buying groups and organizations (including Grassroots Outdoors) which ensures competitive pricing. With Nat's experience and reputation, customers can be confident that their transaction will be smooth and enjoyable. Nat's wants its customers to be a customer for life.

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BEST OF THE HILLWINNERS

Best Bar:1- Hilligans2- The Twisted Tap3- OvertimeBest Place for Happy Hour:1- Hilligans2- Sonic3- OvertimeBest Place for Karaoke:1- Overtime2- Betty’s Bar3- Dublin’s Irish PubBest Place for Live Music:1- Tidball’s2- The Twisted Tap3- HilligansBest Radio Station:1- Revolution 91.72- WUHU 107.13- Beaver 96.7Best Sports Bar:1- Overtime2- Hilligans3- Double Dogs

B BB BENTERTAINMENT

FOODBest Breakfast Place:1- Judy’s Castle2- IHOP3- Waffle HouseBest Coffee House:1- Spencer’s2- Starbucks3- Java CityBest Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt Place:1- Stakz2- Sweet CeCe’s3- Chaney’s Dairy BarnBest Late Night Meal Place:1- Taco Bell2- Steak n’ Shake3- Waffle HouseBest Mexican Restaurant:1- Puerto Vallarta2- Guadalajara3- El MazatlanBest Pizza Place:1- Mellow Mushroom2- Lost River Pizza Co.3- Firehouse/Papa John’sBest Place for Appetizers:1- Cheddar’s2- Mariah’s3- OvertimeBest Place for Dessert:1- Stakz2- Gigi’s3- Sweet Cece’sBest Place to Eat Healthy:1- Subway2- Griff’s Deli3- Panera BreadBest Restaurant:1- Mariah’s2- Cheddar’s3- Shogun

Best Sandwich Place:1- Griff’s Deli2- Linzie’s3- Jimmy John’sBest Sushi Place:1- Shogun2- Ichiban3- Yuki

Best Campus Organization 1- SGA2- FeelGood3- BCMBest Fraternity:1- Phi Gamma Delta2- Lambda Chi Alpha3- Sigma ChiBest Major:1- Elementary Education2- Broadcasting3- NursingBest On-Campus Event:1- Homecoming2- Greek Week3- Up ‘til DawnBest On-Campus Housing:1- Meredith2- Minton3- SouthwestBest Place to Eat on Campus:1- Red Zone2- Izzi’s Southwest3- The Fresh Food Company

Best Professor:1- Wayne Mason2- Kelley Coppinger3- Allan HallBest Sorority:1- Alpha Omicron Pi2- Kappa Delta3- Alpha Delta PiBest WKU Athletic Team:1- Men’s Basketball2- Football3- BaseballBest WKU Landmark:1- Guthrie Bell Tower2- Henry Hardin Cherry Statue3- The Kissing BridgeB t C O i tiB t C O i ti

ON-CAMPUS

1- Barnes & Noble2- The WKU Store3- UTSBest Clothing Store:1- Forever 212- Kohl’s3- Apricot LaneBest Flower Shop:1- Deemer’s Floral Co. 2- WKU Floral Shop3- Broadway FloristBest Liquor Store:1- Shenanigans2- Chuck’s3- Red BarnBest Place to Bargain Shop:1- Goodwill2- T.J. Maxx3- Beverly Hills BoutiqueBest Place to Buy WKU Gear:1- The WKU Store2- Blue Cotton3- Alumni HallBest Sports Store:1- Dunham’s Sports2- Hibbett Sports3- Nat’s Outdoor Sports

SHOPPING

Best Place for a Haircut:1- Tanglez Hair Studio2- Great Cuts3- Bella ME SalonBest Place to Workout:1- Preston Center2- BAC3- Total Fitness ConnectionBest Tanning Salon:1- Sun Tan City2- Express Tan3- No Lines Tanning

Best Nail Salon:1- Soho Nails and Salon2- Super Nails3- Luxury Nails

B t N il S lB t N il S lHEALTH & BEAUTY

1- US Bank2- BB&T3- ChaseBest Car Wash:1- Water Works2- Regal Auto Wash3- Soap My RideBest Cell Phone Service:1- AT&T2- Verizon3- Bluegrass CellularBest Off-Campus Housing:1- College Suites2- Pointe at Gables3- Campus PointeBest Place for Worship:1- Hillvue Heights Church2- Living Hope Baptist Church3- Crossland Community ChurchBest Place to be Spoiled by Your Parents:1- Greenwood Mall2- College Graffiti3- Mariah’s

Best Place to Study:1- Helm-Cravens Library2- Spencer’s3- Barnes & NobleBest Place to Take a Date:1- Mariah’s2- 440 Main3- Shogun

PLACES & SERVICES

Best Bike Shop:1- Nat’s Outdoor Sports2- Howard’s Cycling & Fitness3- WKU Big Red BikesBest Golf Course:1- The Club at Olde Stone2- CrossWinds3- Paul WalkerBest Place for Outdoor Recreation:1- Kereiakes Park2- Preston Miller Park3- Lost River Cave & Valley

RECREATION

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BEST OF THE HILLWINNERS

Best Bar:1- Hilligans2- The Twisted Tap3- OvertimeBest Place for Happy Hour:1- Hilligans2- Sonic3- OvertimeBest Place for Karaoke:1- Overtime2- Betty’s Bar3- Dublin’s Irish PubBest Place for Live Music:1- Tidball’s2- The Twisted Tap3- HilligansBest Radio Station:1- Revolution 91.72- WUHU 107.13- Beaver 96.7Best Sports Bar:1- Overtime2- Hilligans3- Double Dogs

B BB BENTERTAINMENT

FOODBest Breakfast Place:1- Judy’s Castle2- IHOP3- Waffle HouseBest Coffee House:1- Spencer’s2- Starbucks3- Java CityBest Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt Place:1- Stakz2- Sweet CeCe’s3- Chaney’s Dairy BarnBest Late Night Meal Place:1- Taco Bell2- Steak n’ Shake3- Waffle HouseBest Mexican Restaurant:1- Puerto Vallarta2- Guadalajara3- El MazatlanBest Pizza Place:1- Mellow Mushroom2- Lost River Pizza Co.3- Firehouse/Papa John’sBest Place for Appetizers:1- Cheddar’s2- Mariah’s3- OvertimeBest Place for Dessert:1- Stakz2- Gigi’s3- Sweet Cece’sBest Place to Eat Healthy:1- Subway2- Griff’s Deli3- Panera BreadBest Restaurant:1- Mariah’s2- Cheddar’s3- Shogun

Best Sandwich Place:1- Griff’s Deli2- Linzie’s3- Jimmy John’sBest Sushi Place:1- Shogun2- Ichiban3- Yuki

Best Campus Organization 1- SGA2- FeelGood3- BCMBest Fraternity:1- Phi Gamma Delta2- Lambda Chi Alpha3- Sigma ChiBest Major:1- Elementary Education2- Broadcasting3- NursingBest On-Campus Event:1- Homecoming2- Greek Week3- Up ‘til DawnBest On-Campus Housing:1- Meredith2- Minton3- SouthwestBest Place to Eat on Campus:1- Red Zone2- Izzi’s Southwest3- The Fresh Food Company

Best Professor:1- Wayne Mason2- Kelley Coppinger3- Allan HallBest Sorority:1- Alpha Omicron Pi2- Kappa Delta3- Alpha Delta PiBest WKU Athletic Team:1- Men’s Basketball2- Football3- BaseballBest WKU Landmark:1- Guthrie Bell Tower2- Henry Hardin Cherry Statue3- The Kissing BridgeB t C O i tiB t C O i ti

ON-CAMPUS

1- Barnes & Noble2- The WKU Store3- UTSBest Clothing Store:1- Forever 212- Kohl’s3- Apricot LaneBest Flower Shop:1- Deemer’s Floral Co. 2- WKU Floral Shop3- Broadway FloristBest Liquor Store:1- Shenanigans2- Chuck’s3- Red BarnBest Place to Bargain Shop:1- Goodwill2- T.J. Maxx3- Beverly Hills BoutiqueBest Place to Buy WKU Gear:1- The WKU Store2- Blue Cotton3- Alumni HallBest Sports Store:1- Dunham’s Sports2- Hibbett Sports3- Nat’s Outdoor Sports

SHOPPING

Best Place for a Haircut:1- Tanglez Hair Studio2- Great Cuts3- Bella ME SalonBest Place to Workout:1- Preston Center2- BAC3- Total Fitness ConnectionBest Tanning Salon:1- Sun Tan City2- Express Tan3- No Lines Tanning

Best Nail Salon:1- Soho Nails and Salon2- Super Nails3- Luxury Nails

B t N il S lB t N il S lHEALTH & BEAUTY

1- US Bank2- BB&T3- ChaseBest Car Wash:1- Water Works2- Regal Auto Wash3- Soap My RideBest Cell Phone Service:1- AT&T2- Verizon3- Bluegrass CellularBest Off-Campus Housing:1- College Suites2- Pointe at Gables3- Campus PointeBest Place for Worship:1- Hillvue Heights Church2- Living Hope Baptist Church3- Crossland Community ChurchBest Place to be Spoiled by Your Parents:1- Greenwood Mall2- College Graffiti3- Mariah’s

Best Place to Study:1- Helm-Cravens Library2- Spencer’s3- Barnes & NobleBest Place to Take a Date:1- Mariah’s2- 440 Main3- Shogun

PLACES & SERVICES

Best Bike Shop:1- Nat’s Outdoor Sports2- Howard’s Cycling & Fitness3- WKU Big Red BikesBest Golf Course:1- The Club at Olde Stone2- CrossWinds3- Paul WalkerBest Place for Outdoor Recreation:1- Kereiakes Park2- Preston Miller Park3- Lost River Cave & Valley

RECREATION

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BEST OF THE HILLWINNERS

Best Bar:1- Hilligans2- The Twisted Tap3- OvertimeBest Place for Happy Hour:1- Hilligans2- Sonic3- OvertimeBest Place for Karaoke:1- Overtime2- Betty’s Bar3- Dublin’s Irish PubBest Place for Live Music:1- Tidball’s2- The Twisted Tap3- HilligansBest Radio Station:1- Revolution 91.72- WUHU 107.13- Beaver 96.7Best Sports Bar:1- Overtime2- Hilligans3- Double Dogs

B BB BENTERTAINMENT

FOODBest Breakfast Place:1- Judy’s Castle2- IHOP3- Waffle HouseBest Coffee House:1- Spencer’s2- Starbucks3- Java CityBest Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt Place:1- Stakz2- Sweet CeCe’s3- Chaney’s Dairy BarnBest Late Night Meal Place:1- Taco Bell2- Steak n’ Shake3- Waffle HouseBest Mexican Restaurant:1- Puerto Vallarta2- Guadalajara3- El MazatlanBest Pizza Place:1- Mellow Mushroom2- Lost River Pizza Co.3- Firehouse/Papa John’sBest Place for Appetizers:1- Cheddar’s2- Mariah’s3- OvertimeBest Place for Dessert:1- Stakz2- Gigi’s3- Sweet Cece’sBest Place to Eat Healthy:1- Subway2- Griff’s Deli3- Panera BreadBest Restaurant:1- Mariah’s2- Cheddar’s3- Shogun

Best Sandwich Place:1- Griff’s Deli2- Linzie’s3- Jimmy John’sBest Sushi Place:1- Shogun2- Ichiban3- Yuki

Best Campus Organization 1- SGA2- FeelGood3- BCMBest Fraternity:1- Phi Gamma Delta2- Lambda Chi Alpha3- Sigma ChiBest Major:1- Elementary Education2- Broadcasting3- NursingBest On-Campus Event:1- Homecoming2- Greek Week3- Up ‘til DawnBest On-Campus Housing:1- Meredith2- Minton3- SouthwestBest Place to Eat on Campus:1- Red Zone2- Izzi’s Southwest3- The Fresh Food Company

Best Professor:1- Wayne Mason2- Kelley Coppinger3- Allan HallBest Sorority:1- Alpha Omicron Pi2- Kappa Delta3- Alpha Delta PiBest WKU Athletic Team:1- Men’s Basketball2- Football3- BaseballBest WKU Landmark:1- Guthrie Bell Tower2- Henry Hardin Cherry Statue3- The Kissing BridgeB t C O i tiB t C O i ti

ON-CAMPUS

1- Barnes & Noble2- The WKU Store3- UTSBest Clothing Store:1- Forever 212- Kohl’s3- Apricot LaneBest Flower Shop:1- Deemer’s Floral Co. 2- WKU Floral Shop3- Broadway FloristBest Liquor Store:1- Shenanigans2- Chuck’s3- Red BarnBest Place to Bargain Shop:1- Goodwill2- T.J. Maxx3- Beverly Hills BoutiqueBest Place to Buy WKU Gear:1- The WKU Store2- Blue Cotton3- Alumni HallBest Sports Store:1- Dunham’s Sports2- Hibbett Sports3- Nat’s Outdoor Sports

SHOPPING

Best Place for a Haircut:1- Tanglez Hair Studio2- Great Cuts3- Bella ME SalonBest Place to Workout:1- Preston Center2- BAC3- Total Fitness ConnectionBest Tanning Salon:1- Sun Tan City2- Express Tan3- No Lines Tanning

Best Nail Salon:1- Soho Nails and Salon2- Super Nails3- Luxury Nails

B t N il S lB t N il S lHEALTH & BEAUTY

1- US Bank2- BB&T3- ChaseBest Car Wash:1- Water Works2- Regal Auto Wash3- Soap My RideBest Cell Phone Service:1- AT&T2- Verizon3- Bluegrass CellularBest Off-Campus Housing:1- College Suites2- Pointe at Gables3- Campus PointeBest Place for Worship:1- Hillvue Heights Church2- Living Hope Baptist Church3- Crossland Community ChurchBest Place to be Spoiled by Your Parents:1- Greenwood Mall2- College Graffiti3- Mariah’s

Best Place to Study:1- Helm-Cravens Library2- Spencer’s3- Barnes & NobleBest Place to Take a Date:1- Mariah’s2- 440 Main3- Shogun

PLACES & SERVICES

Best Bike Shop:1- Nat’s Outdoor Sports2- Howard’s Cycling & Fitness3- WKU Big Red BikesBest Golf Course:1- The Club at Olde Stone2- CrossWinds3- Paul WalkerBest Place for Outdoor Recreation:1- Kereiakes Park2- Preston Miller Park3- Lost River Cave & Valley

RECREATION

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Best Pizzain

Bowling Green!

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Best Breakfast Place

Best Coffee House

Best Late Night Meal Place

Best Mexican Restaurant

Best Pizza Place

Best Place for Appetizers

Best Place for Dessert

Best Place to Eat Healthy

Best Restaurant

Best Sandwich Place

Best Sushi Place

Best Nail Salon

Best Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt Place

As a longtime Bowling Green staple there is always "No Hassle At The Castle." From their famous breakfast special to their Friday night cat-fish, they serve the great home cooking that customers long for at reasonable prices.

Spencer’s Coffeehouse is the only cafe in southcentral Kentucky offering 100 percent organic, 100 percent fair-trade coffees from around the globe, hand-roasted in nearby Nashville. Quality-driven, locally owned, eco-friendly. From handmade soups to signature sand-wiches, Spencer’s offers a quick, delicious and affordable meal, using only the finest ingredients and recipes to ensure that every bite’s as good as the last.

Everybody's heard about "Thinking Outside the Bun." Taco Bell is the nation's leading Mexican-style quick-service restaurant chain. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, signature quesadillas, burritos, nachos and other specialty items such as the Crunchwrap Supreme, in addition to the Why Pay More Value Menu. With locations near campus open to 2 a.m., the drive-thru is often filled with WKU students.

Authentic Mexican food, wine list, vegetarian combination, steak special-ties, pork specialties and yes, margaritas. Lunch specials starting at $3.39, fajitas, especialidades Puerto Vallarta, desserts and beer. It's authentic Mexican food prepared fresh daily.

"You can stack on a little, or you can stack on a lot," Stakz owner Kathy Higgins said with a laugh. Stakz offers a selection of 12 flavors of frozen yogur t such as sorbet and tar t. Every week, they swap out one of their flavors for a new one, Higgins said. The shop also provides 50 toppings and fresh fruits for the customer to stack on the yogur t.

1302 31-W By-Pass (270) 842-8736

915 College St.(270) 393-7060

www.foodcoffeelife.com

1802 Russellville Rd(270) 846-9976

1162 U.S. 31-W By-Pass 2625 Scottsville Road,

www.tacobell.com

1632 U.S. 31-W By-Pass (270) 796-3842741 Campbell Lane, 2800 Scottsville Road, 140 River Place Ave.

1945 Scottsville Road, Unit 6(270) 282-2410

1945 Scottsville Road, Unit 6(270) 282-2410

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Mellow Mushroom is more than just pizza and beer. They strive to provide customers with an experience filled with colorful art, eclectic music and food that comforts their soul.

701 Campbell Lane(270) 846-3370

www.cheddars.com

1035 Chestnut Street270-393-1800

www.mellowmushroom.com/bowlinggreen

The Subway brand is the world's largest sandwich chain with more than 34,000 locations around the world. It has become the leading choice for people seeking quick, nutritious meals that the whole family can enjoy. As Subway continues to grow, the company is guided by a passion for delight-ing customers by serving fresh, delicious, made-to-order sandwiches.

801 State St.(270) 842-6878

www.mariahs.com

(270) 904-Griff (4743)1640 Scottsville Road

www.griffsdeli.com

(270) 846-2600761 Campbell Lane

www.shogun-sushibar.com

Located in Downing University Center and Garrett Conference Center

Multiple Bowling Green locationswww.subway.com

Cheddar's is especially proud of its menu, including homemade favorites that are still prepared the same way, in-house and from scratch. The restaurant also take pride in its great team that takes care of the guests each and every day. At Cheddar’s, the goal is to live up to that original, simple idea: be a great restaurant that serves quality food fresh from the kitchen in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere at a fair price.

Located downtown in Bowling Green's oldest brick house and listed on the National Register of Historic Homes, Mariah's continues to offer casu-al dining and great food and beverages as it has for more than 25 years. Enjoy the specialty salads, hand-cut steaks and seafood, delicious pasta dishes and many unique items prepared in their wood-fired brick oven.

Griff’s is a unique dining experience for patrons in and around the Bowling Green area. They serve fresh food made to order with only the freshest ingredients. Griff’s is sure to satisfy anyone’s appetite. They serves fresh, made-to-order deli sandwiches, paninis, salads and mega spuds. Many recipes come right out of their kitchen and are surely soon to be famous!

Discover creative cuisine at the Bowling Green Shogun Bistro. In a time crunch? Run through the Shogun Express. Famous for their sushi, spe-cialty Japanese entrées and desserts, each location provides a unique dining experience and contemporary atmosphere. Stop in for lunch, din-ner, cocktails or desserts — just be sure to come hungry!

"You can stack on a little, or you can stack on a lot," Stakz owner Kathy Higgins said with a laugh. Stakz offers a selection of 12 flavors of frozen yogurt such as sorbet and tart. Every week, they swap out one of their flavors for a new one, Higgins said. The shop also provides 50 toppings and fresh fruits for the customer to stack on the yogurt.

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Best Place for Outdoor Recreation

The 53-acre park includes a disc golf course, six baseball fields, outdoor basketball cour ts, grills, picnic pavilions, picnic tables, playgrounds, soccer fields, tennis cour ts, walking and running trails, community garden spots and public restrooms, among other amenities.

1220 Fairview Ave.Kereiakes Park

SOHO Nails is known for doing a great job. Their quick customer service and chic, relaxing atmosphere makes them a local favorite. They are ahead of the trends in the industry and offer a variety of services at a reasonable price.

1751 Scottsville Road Unit 7 (270) 746-0621

FOOD

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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The Preston Health & Activities Center offers students, faculty and staff a model physical fitness facility. It includes a weight room, fitness room, gymnasium, dance studio, racquetball courts, swimming pool, a pro-shop, the Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Center, a Health & Fitness Lab, separate locker rooms for faculty/staff and students, a lounge and vending area and a first-aid room. And it's free for students.

Sun Tan City offers a modern, relaxing ambiance with four intensity levels of advanced sun tanning equipment. From the moment you walk in the door, you will immediately notice the considerations they have for cleanliness in all parts of the salon. Whether you want to be bronze and shimmering by next month, next week, or within the hour, it is Sun Tan City's priority to help their clients reach their tanning goals.

(270) 745-6530

1680 Campbell Lane, Suite 108

(270) 781-1625

500 E Main St. (270) 745-7600810 Lain Ave. (270) 783-7240

3240 Louisville Road (270) 783-7260www.usbank.com

With 3,013 branches and 5,323 bilingual ATMs, U.S. Bank makes it convenient to take care of your banking business. With three locations in Bowling Green, it is easy to find a branch near campus to take care of all your financial needs. U.S. Bank is the fifth largest commercial bank in the United States.

Best Place to Workout

Best Bank or Credit Union

Best Off-Campus Housing

Best Campus Organization (non-Greek)

Best Place for Worship

Best Place to Study

Best Place to Take a Date

Best Place to be Spoiled by Your ParentsBest Car Wash

Best Cell Phone Service

Best Tanning Salon

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Preston Center

2426 Thoroughbred Drive(270) 781-7033

3219 Nashville Rd(270) 842-0012www.hillvue.com

(270) 745.4354www.wku.edu/sga

1770 Campbell Ln.(270) 846-4611

www.att.com

Greenwood Mall offers one-stop shopping and a family-friendly environment with more than 100 specialty stores and four department stores including Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's and Sears. Greenwood Mall has a full-size antique carousel and a 600-seat food court featuring complimentary Wi-Fi.

2625 Scottsville Road(270) 782-9047

greenwoodmall.com

wku.edu/library(270) 745-6125

College Suites is minutes away from campus and close to all of the conveniences residents need. It also provides shuttle service to and from campus. At College Suites, management believes in enhancing their residents' college experience by offering an unforgettable lifestyle! Your College Suites apartment is not just a place to sleep at night. It is an experience to remember forever.

Hillvue Heights Church University Ministry exists to connect university age young adults to Jesus. They aim to help you become a maturing follower of Jesus, ready to serve Him the rest of your life. At Hillvue, you will get to meet other students who are also striving to live lives of worship and be challenged to share your faith with others, motivated by the desire to see God glorified in others when they experience His mercy and grace.

The Student Government Association of Western Kentucky University is an organization committed to the advocacy of every student that enters and subsequently exits WKU. SGA believes that each student has a vital opinion and voice, and the organization is fully committed to serving these students.

The Helm-Cravens Library is WKU's main campus library. Cravens Library has nine floors, with plenty of space to find the perfect hiding spot to study. Java City Cafe is located in Helm Library, and students stop by for not only a cup of coffee, but also to relax and listen to live music performances that take place periodically. The University Libraries collection includes more than one half million books, 100,000 volumes of periodicals, 1.2 million microforms and one quarter million government documents.

801 State St.(270) 842-6878

www.mariahs.com

Located downtown in Bowling Green's oldest brick house and listed on the National Register of Historic Homes, Mariah's continues to offer casual dining and great food and beverages as it has for more than 25 years. Enjoy the specialty salads, hand-cut steaks and seafood, delicious pasta dishes and many unique items prepared in their wood-fired brick oven.

AT&T is the largest wireless telecommunications provider in the U.S. According to www.wku.edu/cellular, AT&T offers WKU employees a 15 percent discount and WKU students an 8 percent discount.

Helm-Cravens Library

Hillvue Heights Church

Best Place for a Haircut2530 Scottsville Road

(270) 904-2620763 Bakerfields Way

(270) 393-9904

Tanglez Hair Studio's mission is to have a wonderful environment for everyone to enjoy being beautiful. Tanglez's stylists are known for really caring about what they do and their clients. They offer a variety of services from cuts to colors to manicures and pedicures. The fun and exciting atmosphere, along with reasonable prices, make Tanglez a local favorite.

WaterWorks Auto Wash & Detail specializes in quality car washes and detailing services. It is Bowling Green’s only touch-free wash, and customers say, “They always take time to make sure that it is clean and neat even if it means running it through a second time.”

PLACES & SERVICES ON-CAMPUS

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Best On-Campus Housing

Best WKU Landmark

Best WKU Athletic Team

Best Sorority

Best Professor

Best Place to Eat on Campus

Meredith Hall

Guthrie Bell Tower

Men's Basketball

Wayne MasonBiologyMeredith Hall is a three-story residence hall built in 1992 and is arranged

in suites where two rooms share a bathroom. Meredith houses 188 upper- class sorority women and is located on the south end of campus.

Biology instructor Wayne Mason has a passion for his students. He believes in all of them and they say "you can tell that from the minute you walk into his class." He is known for explaining the material in a way in which students un-derstand and for giving clever tricks to remembering terms. Students across campus say, "He is the BEST professor I have ever had, hands down!"

A season filled with drama turned dramatic as the Hilltopper basketball team ended the season with a new coach and a winning streak that won the hearts of Topper basketball fans. The season ended with a Sun Belt Tournament Championship and an unexpected trip to the NCAA Tournament that ended with a loss to NCAA Champion Kentucky.

Downing University Center

1775 Normal St. Department of Biology(270) 745-6013

Ornithology (bird watching)

Alpha Omicron Pi is an international women's fraternity promoting friend-ship for a lifetime, inspiring academic excellence and lifelong learning and developing leadership skills through service to the fraternity and commu-nity. The Alpha Chi Chapter of AOII prides itself on the uniqueness of each individual member and their contribution to not only the university but the community as well. Founded in 1965 on the WKU campus, the chapter has continued to exceed the expectation, maintaining quota and participating in a number of other organizations' philanthropies as well as their own.

Located in the center of the campus, the 125-foot Guthrie Bell Tower and Plaza is a memorial to freedom and those who gave their lives defending it. The tower honors the memory of Lowell Guthrie's brother, Sgt. 1st Class Robert Guthrie, who was killed in the Korean War, and all those associated with WKU who lost their lives in service to this country. Guthrie Tower features a clock/bell surrounded by benches and a courtyard with a garden. The top of the tower was designed to have the same look as the dome of Cherry Hall.

Red Zone is WKU's sports-themed restaurant known for great food and sports. The menu is

loaded with dishes bearing the names of WKU athletic greats, and the decor reflects historic moments and athletes in WKU sports.

The Chi Eta chapter of Phi Gamma Delta was founded May 1, 2010. The chapter exists to promote lifelong friendships, to reaffirm high ethical standards and values and to foster personal development in the pursuit of excellence. Phi Gamma Delta is committed to providing opportunities to each brother to develop responsibility, leadership, scholarship and social skills to become a fully contributing member of society.

Homecoming is the largest event at WKU as students, alumni and friends of the university gather on campus to celebrate and reminisce. Events begin on Monday and culminate with the football game on Saturday af-ternoon. A pep rally, concert, parade, campus organization events and campus-wide tailgating highlight the activities. The Homecoming Queen is crowned at halftime of the football game.

Gary Ransdell Hall(270) 745-5414

1311 College Street

1775 Normal Street

WKU's roots are in preparation of teachers and the tradition continues. The program prepares students to teach children in primary grades (in-cluding kindergarten) through fifth grade. The students in the program will earn a bachelor of science degree in elementary education.

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Best Major

Best On-Campus Event

Elmentary Education

Homecoming

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