The battle is on for the title of Gannon”s Ultimate Fave 2012. The first round of voting is underway and continues through Monday, March 12.

We’ve paired up the 32 places with the most nominations submitted by Edge readers. The winner from each match-up will advance to the next round until only one place remains. Vote for your picks and help select Gannon’s Ultimate Fave 2012.

You can follow the complete tournament with this year’s printable bracket.

UPDATE: Round 1 voting has closed. See the results below.

Favorite Place to Eat (On Campus):

1.1
Doc’s Landing 79%
InterMetzo Cafe 21 %

1.2
Courtyard Cafe 52%
Knight’s Cove 48%

Favorite Place to Eat (Off Campus):

1.3
U Pick 6 Tap House 53%
Molly Brannigan’s 47%

1.4
Sidewalk Cafe 86%
Viva Wraps & Pitas 14%

Favorite Study Spot (On Campus):

1.5
Nash Library 83%
Beyer Hall 17%

1.6
Waldron Campus Center 72%
Morosky Academic Center Courtyard 28%

Favorite Study Spot (Off Campus):

1.7
Starbucks 74%
Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse 26%

1.8
Panera Bread 59%
Tim Horton’s 41%

Favorite Downtown Attraction:

1.9
Erie Playhouse 78%
Erie Art Museum 22%

1.10
Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe 66%
Glass Growers Gallery 34%

Favorite Erie Area Attraction:

1.11
Waldameer & Water World 52%
Sara’s at Presque Isle 48%

1.12
Millcreek Mall 63%
Erie Zoo 37%

Favorite Hangout (On Campus):

1.13
One Green World Cafe 65%
Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel 35%

1.14
Schuster Theatre 55%
Carneval Athletic Pavilion 45%

Favorite Hangout (Off Campus):

1.15
Presque Isle State Park 88%
Tinseltown 12%

1.16
Dobbins Landing Pier/Bicentennial Tower 53%
Millcreek Cinema 6 (Dollar Theatre) 47%