I grew up in a household with pets. My family has kept a wide variety of animals over the years including dogs, cats, turtles, guinea…
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The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium: Photo Feature
The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium has always been one of my happy places. When I was younger, my family would often take summer trips…
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Scenic walks at Jewell for a perfect fall day
Fall has arrived! Even though it is still quite hot during the day, the weather has been very nice when I walk to class early…
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A tour of 18th and Vine
For my History 201 class, Kansas City Becomes The Classroom, taught by Dr. Daniel Kotzin, we were instructed to go on a tour of the…
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The City of Dreaming Spires: My year at the University of Oxford
I still distinctly remember the feeling of arriving at the Heathrow Airport in London. I was filled with a combination of fear, anticipation and excitement.…
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The four kingdoms of the United Kingdom
After two years of saving, I finally had the chance to pack my bags and head to Oxford, England, for a full year of study…
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Photo Feature: Vietnam Cafe
The following photo gallery is from the Vietnam Cafe located at 522 Campbell St., in Kansas City, MO. The cafe is open daily from 9…
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ScrapsKC: Sustainable thrifting in downtown Kansas City
When people think of thrift stores, racks of haphazardly organized clothes typically come to mind. However, there is a thrift store in Kansas City’s Midtown…
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