Walter Library: Witnesses have reported hearing mysterious howling sounds coming from the bookstacks. These sounds have been attributed to the ghost of a man who fell into the concrete foundation of the library when it was being built. Apparently, his body was never found and legend says he still haunts the stacks and asks people for directions out of the library.
Pioneer Hall: The story goes that a girl named Anneliese Michel–the real life inspiration for the Emily Rose character from “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” is said to have lived in Pioneer Hall when the exorcism occurred. Another spin on this story is that she lived in the Psych Ward of the university’s hospital which is now Pioneer Hall.
Washington Avenue Bridge: Students have reported hearing footsteps following them late at night, but when they turned around no one is there. Other witnesses report seeing someone walking towards them and then disappearing right before their eyes. There are also stories that a runaway psychiatric patient haunts the bridge. There is evidence that a patient died after jumping from the bridge.
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The disembodied footsteps of a woman in high heels can be heard in the corridors of Larsen Hall. They are most often reported in the section of the building used as the college health service. The 3rd floor of this building is also haunted by another ghost nicknamed Gertrude. Her mischievous presence is blamed for drawers being rifled through, prank fire alarms, and missing stuff. People have reported missing pieces of clothing, and find them sometimes replaced with items from another era. Gertrude is said to be a Decorah high school graduate who wanted to attend the school before women were allowed to attend. She died in 1918, when she was struck by a vehicle as she rode her bike down West Broadway.