Kent State University

Stories

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There are several paranormal reports from all over the campus. The following is a listing of some of those reports:

Allyn Hall—The first floor of Allyn Hall is haunted by a little girl named Sarah. She roams the halls, tugging on bed sheets, and asks people to play with her.

Clark Hall—Being attached to Allyn Hall, Sarah is also said to roam this building.

Engleman Hall—Built as an all-girl dorm in the 1930s, the ghost of a girl who was reportedly raped and murdered there in the 1940s-50s is said to wander the halls at night. She sometimes appears behind you as a reflection in the mirror.

Koonce Hall—The building’s namesake, Judy Koonce, is said to haunt the building. She died while saving a child during a flood years ago. Today her ghost opens elevator doors and is respectful towards people she likes. She isn’t friendly to those who are loud or destructive.

Moulton Hall— A ghostly blue light is often seen floating around on the third floor, causing police to respond multiple times.

Music and Speech Building—Room B-005 is said to be haunted by multiple ghosts. One of the ghosts who haunts the room is that of G. Harry Wright, the original theater director at the university. When his ghost is present, the smell of cigar smoke lingers, even though the facility has been smoke-free for over a decade.

Stopher Hall—This building was haunted by the ghost of a student who committed suicide. Students who got sick would blame the ghost. Objects moved on their own, and a figure could sometimes be seen out of the corner of your eye. The original building was demolished and replaced with a new building in 2006. No further experiences have been reported since then.

Stuart Hall—This abandoned dorm, not far from the student center, is said to be haunted. Windows are broken, bars secure the doors to discourage trespassing, and vines grow up the side of the building. Strange noises are heard coming from inside, and light can sometimes be seen coming from a window even though no one has been in the building for several years.

Van Campen Hall—This residence hall is full of ghostly activity. Giggling and laughter can be heard constantly at night, along with the sound of marbles hitting the floor. Mysterious reflections have even been seen in the bathroom mirrors.

Added by: sdonley on 05/02/2025 DB#: 1701
Source(s): https://www.ohioexploration.com/paranormal/hauntin...

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