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The Epperson House is closed to visitors, but can be seen from the distance around campus.

The Spooky History of the Castle on Campus

Aurora Wilson, Lifestyle and Culture Editor
October 31, 2023

  Located at the corner of Cherry and 52 St., the Epperson House looms over UMKC’s campus, haunting students who dare to walk past it.    Construction on the 54-room mansion started in 1919 and cost over $450,000 to build to completion–over $13 million in today’s...

Browse the endless possibilities of chilling recommendations.

Seven Spooky Movies for a Halloweek-end In

Alexandrea Erisman, Staff Writer
October 30, 2023

  In a rut this fall season? Want to have a terrifying time, but don’t know where to start?    Search no further, mortals. The following spell, I mean list, will enchant your Halloween streaming needs long into the witching hour.  “Rocky Horror Picture Show”...

Worlds of Fun Haunt

Worlds of Fun Haunt

Cheeia Vang
October 18, 2022

Worlds of Fun hosts its annual Halloween Haunt from September 16th through October 29th. To read more about this event, check out Joely King's "How to Haunt" story in our events section. Photos by Cheeia Vang

Photo courtesy of Worlds of Fun website

How to Haunt

Roo News, Writer
October 6, 2022

  With spooky season officially upon us, students at UMKC are looking for ways to celebrate, and Halloween Haunt at Worlds of Fun is a Kansas City tradition. However, a single trip can easily cost over $100 per person, so here are some tips for how to get the most boo’s...

What’s Up, Joeli? Oct. 11-Oct. 17

What’s Up, Joeli? Oct. 11-Oct. 17

Joeli Toscano
October 11, 2021

I remember my first death metal concert. My friend invited me out to the dim-lit streets of St. Louis with little explanation of our evening’s plans. I was so trusting. Dressed in a pink Victoria’s Secret shirt and suede Birkenstocks, I entered a clamoring brick building,...

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