Mystery, Inc. Debunks Ghost Sightings That Drove Students Out of Manor Residence Hall
For many years, students have been experiencing ghost sightings in Manor Residence Hall which forced Hamline University to consider closing the building.
St. Paul, MN (Hamline University) March 21, 2010 – At Hamline University, Manor Residence Hall has been part of many ghost stories. Each class that has gone through Hamline has their own story to tell about ghostly images and strange events that have occurred to them or a friend. As of recently, the stories had risen to a tipping point where students would had rather moved off campus than live in Manor Residence Hall.
Hamline University refused to believe their building was haunted. To prove to the community and campus that Hamline is ghost free Hamline University called on the help of a group of teenage detectives and their dog to debunk the mystery.
Mystery, Inc. arrived early Monday morning on the 15th of March. Hamline University, provided rooms for the detectives as they and their dog searched for clues behind the stories of the haunting. The last day of their visit they had come up with enough clues to finally know who or what was behind the haunting.
The man behind the haunting was Mr. Jenkins, a local land owner, hoping to increase the interest of his apartments; which were located very close to Hamline University. He was quoted, “And I would've gotten away with it, if it weren't for you meddling kids!”
After the man behind the haunting was found many students were able to relax and now the occupancy of Manor is on the rise. Even though the stories have been debunked the ghost stories are still being told by upperclassman trying to deter first years from moving into Manor Residence Hall.
Hamline University:
Hamline University is Minnesota’s first university and one of the first coeducational institutions in the nation. It provides education to nearly 5,000 students within its undergraduate, graduate, and law programs. Hamline University is also located in a very centralized area which is known as the Midway. The Midway is positioned right between Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Contact:
Christian M. Swanberg
Hamline University
1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
651-523-2800
For information:
Website: http://www.hamline.edu
Phone: 651-523-2800
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