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Pedro Rodriguez.
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The Epperson House is closed to visitors, but can be seen from the distance around campus.
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Aurora Wilson, Lifestyle and Culture Editor • October 31, 2023

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Dr. Villamandos and Dr. Grieco in front of Sancho Panza in the Twentieth Century
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Tayler and the cast sit as they prepare for more filming.
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Lydia Schneider, Staff Writer • October 20, 2023

  Tayler Gilbert, UMKC senior and professional photographer, is putting the final touches on his new film, “Welcome to Godly.”    Gilbert...

Abigail Weiler holds her business card.
Clayful by Abbie
Gracey Saavedra, Staff Writer • October 18, 2023

 Abigail Weiler, fourth-year political science and French major at UMKC, delivers confidence in the form of handmade polymer clay jewelry.    Her...

Kansas City Cornucopia on a Gloomy Sunday

 

Walking down Broadway towards Cornucopia, the first thing you see is the giant ferris wheel named “Big Eli” which sits sandwiched between the T-Mobile Center and PNL. Once you get past “Big Eli,” guests are thrilled to see more carnival games and rides that all ages can enjoy. 

Balloon Pop, a Merry Go-Round and a classic “knock over the bottles” games were a few of the many options Cornucopia had to offer.

Taking a left down 14th street guests will find vendors selling everything from turkey legs to handmade earrings and Kansas City Chiefs gear. 

To many people’s surprise, when turning the corner on Walnut Street, they will find a small petting zoo where anyone can feed anything: miniature horse, a camel, a kangaroo, even a zebra. Small children also have the opportunity to ride the miniature horses which is something that people who live in the city might not get exposed to in their day to day.

I was lucky to run into some friends working at the Deep Eddy Vodka stand and was able to enjoy some hot cider which was a relief on that cold gloomy day. My friend Rebecca showed off her prized stuffed sloth she had won earlier. 

I would highly recommend anyone that wants a small town carnival vibe in the big city to take a stroll down the streets of PNL during Cornucopia.

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