“The yard in front of the building literally looks as if a murderer dug a giant trench to bury a body and carelessly threw the dirt back on top.” Usually, when braving the cold winter, it’s difficult to notice the appeal of our campus. During the fall semester, however, it seems impossible to overlook the ginkgo trees creating a beautiful overhang when strolling on the sidewalk toward Haag Hall and the attractive landscapes dispersed throughout the rest of campus. The architecture is also far more inspiring than that of my hometown’s university, Missouri Western. Buildings seen in the quad and even the unused Epperson House are all aesthetically charming. Yet, if you take a stroll around campus toward the UMKC houses located on streets such as Charlotte and Holmes, the appealing appearances … Read entire article »