Parking Problems

The University of Memphis parking is out of control, this year more then ever before. Memphis is primarily a commuter school so parking has always been somewhat of an issue, but this year is ridiculous. In order to find a parking spot in a reasonable amount of time you need to take either 8 a.m. classes or afternoon classes otherwise you will be searching for upwards of 30 minutes. I have been late to several classes because of this and I know several others who have too. The first week of classes the lots were crowded but it did not take me more then 5 minutes or so to find a spot. All of my friends kept  talking about how they looked for a spot for 25 minutes and I did not believe them until it happened to me twice in two days. I was livid not only am I wasting money on classes I cannot attend but also money on gas. The side streets surrounding the campus provide extra spots but it does not help when everyone is double parking.