00:00Nestled within the forested grounds of Northern Arizona University,
00:04Morton Hall is a building with a chilling reputation. Originally constructed in 1918,
00:09this nearly century-old dormitory was first used as a women's residence.
00:14With its gothic revival architecture, the hall gives off a haunting vibe,
00:19especially at night when its white exterior glows eerily in the darkness.
00:23Morton Hall has become known as one of the most haunted locations on campus,
00:27with stories of ghostly encounters passed down through generations of students.
00:32The most infamous spirit tied to Morton Hall is that of a young woman named Cathy,
00:37a student who tragically ended her life in the hall's stairwell during a winter break in the early 1950s.
00:44The reasons behind Cathy's suicide vary depending on the storyteller,
00:49but many believe she was overwhelmed with grief,
00:52either due to the loss of her military boyfriend in combat,
00:55or abandonment by her family. Since her death, strange and unsettling events have been reported in the hall.
01:02Flickering lights, malfunctioning electronics, and even blankets being pulled off of beds in the dead of night.
01:09Morton Hall's haunted history doesn't end with Cathy. Over the years, residents have spoken of eerie happenings,
01:16unsettling sounds, and sightings of apparitions that cannot be explained.
01:21The hall's design, with its maze-like layout and mirrors at the end of every hallway,
01:27only adds to the sense of unease that students feel when walking its corridors.
01:32Despite renovations, the building retains a sad and lonely aura, and its unsettling past continues to haunt those who live
01:40there.
01:41Over the years, Morton Hall has earned a strong reputation as one of the most haunted spots
01:47at Northern Arizona University. Tales of ghostly encounters spread quickly among students,
01:52and it didn't take long for the dormitory to be known for its eerie atmosphere.
01:57Many students avoid certain areas of the building, especially at night,
02:00as unsettling experiences continue to occur regularly. One of the most persistent claims is that of
02:08strange noises echoing through the hallways. Phantom footsteps, disembodied voices, and the unmistakable
02:15sound of sobbing, often heard in the stairwell where Cathy met her tragic end. Even when nothing is seen,
02:23the feeling of being watched or followed has been reported by students living in the dorm,
02:28making them reluctant to wander Morton Hall's maze-like corridors alone. Adding to its creepy
02:35reputation are the odd occurrences that seem to happen without explanation. Lights flicker unpredictably,
02:42faucets turn on and off by themselves, and electronics like radios and televisions malfunction,
02:48often switching on without anyone touching them. Posters mysteriously fly off walls,
02:54and personal items are sometimes found moved or disturbed. These phenomena happen frequently enough
03:00that students have come to accept them as part of life at Morton Hall, though they never quite get
03:04used to the unsettling energy that fills the building. What makes Morton Hall particularly unnerving
03:10is the fact that many of these strange occurrences happen in broad daylight. While nighttime often amplifies
03:16the fear, it's not uncommon for students to experience unexplainable events in the middle of the day.
03:23For those who live there, it's a constant reminder that something beyond the ordinary lingers within the
03:30hall. Morton Hall's haunted reputation isn't just built on strange noises and flickering lights,
03:38it's the specific ghostly encounters that truly terrify the students.
03:43Over the decades, many have claimed to see full apparitions in different parts of the dorm,
03:49with one spirit, in particular, making more appearances than any other, Kathy.
03:56Kathy is most often seen on the stairwell where her life ended. Those who encounter her describe her as
04:03a young woman wearing a blue nightgown, her face filled with sorrow. The chills people to the bone isn't
04:10just her presence, but the unusual details that accompany her appearances. Some witnesses say the
04:16walls around her take on a soft pink hue, her favorite color, and the scent of roses fills the air.
04:22The image of Kathy, with a faint, sad expression, lingering in the shadows of the stairwell,
04:29has left many residents too frightened to ever use that staircase again.
04:36While Kathy's appearances are the most frequent, her spirit isn't the only one haunting Morton Hall.
04:42Strange activity in the basement has also been reported, where students claim to hear voices,
04:47laughter and playful banter echoing through the tunnels below the building.
04:52Some say these are the spirits of two lovers who tragically drowned when a water pipe burst in the basement
04:58tunnels. The sounds of banging pipes and faint moaning have been heard by students passing through the area late at
05:04night,
05:05sending shivers down their spines. Adding to the eerie occurrences, room 200, A, where Kathy once lived,
05:14seems to hold a particularly strong energy. Students assigned to this room have experienced everything
05:22from unexplained cold spots to hearing soft crying. Late at night, items disappear, only to reappear in
05:31different parts of the room, and many who sleep there have felt their blankets being pulled off in the
05:36middle of the night. Even when Kathy isn't visible, her presence is often felt, especially in the spaces she
05:43frequented before her death. Beyond the stairwell and basement, the eerie experiences at Morton Hall
05:51continue to affect its residents. Many students report strange and unexplained occurrences that keep them
05:58on edge throughout the semester. One of the most unsettling is the way electronics seem to malfunction
06:05for no reason. Radios and televisions turn on by themselves, often playing music from the 1950s,
06:13the era Kathy lived in. No matter the device or the station, the oldies' music seems to echo through
06:20the halls at odd hours of the night, leaving students unnerved. There are also countless stories
06:27about phantom footsteps. These sounds aren't just isolated to one area, they can be heard on different
06:32floors, especially late at night when the building is supposed to be quiet. The footsteps often stop
06:41suddenly, as if someone is standing just outside a room. When students open their doors to check,
06:47there's no one there. The bathrooms are another hot spot for strange activity. Faucets turn on and off
06:54on their own, and the mirrors sometimes fog up even when there's no hot water running. Some students have
07:00even claimed to see messages written in the fog on the mirrors, though they disappear almost as quickly as
07:06they appear. These occurrences leave many students too frightened to use the bathrooms alone at night.
07:13One of the most bizarre incidents involves doors slamming shut unexpectedly. On more than one occasion,
07:20residents have experienced their doors closing with a loud bang, despite no one else being around.
07:25These slamming doors have startled many, especially when they happen in the middle of the night,
07:31disrupting the already restless atmosphere in the building. Despite these unsettling experiences,
07:38some students still try to dismiss them as coincidences. But the sheer number of reports,
07:45combined with the specific details that line up across different stories, makes it hard to deny that
07:51something strange is happening within Morton Hall's walls. The ghostly presence at Morton Hall has become a
07:58part of the building's identity, woven into the very fabric of Northern Arizona University's campus.
08:04While some students are drawn to the dormitory out of curiosity, eager to experience the supernatural for
08:09themselves, others are terrified, hoping to avoid any encounter with the restless spirits. The stories of
08:17flickering lights, slamming doors, and phantom footsteps have been passed down for generations,
08:23cementing the hall's reputation as the most haunted place at NAU. What makes Morton Hall truly eerie is the
08:30sadness that seems to linger in the air. Whether it's the tragic story of Kathy, who never found peace, or
08:37the
08:37unsettling mystery of the stillborn baby discovered in the basement, the hall is steeped in sorrow. The spirits
08:45trapped within the building reflect the sense of loss and longing that remains from their unfinished lives.
08:52From the sound of laughter beneath the floors, to the music from a bygone era that plays on old radios,
08:59these haunted remnants continue to echo through the years. Despite efforts to renovate the building and
09:05update its facilities, Morton Hall retains its haunted aura. Even those who haven't personally experienced any
09:12supernatural phenomena can't help but feel the weight of its history as they walk its halls. The mirrors at the
09:18end of each corridor, the labyrinth-like layout, and the white glow at night all contribute to the eerie
09:24atmosphere that surrounds it. Morton Hall's hauntings are more than just stories. They're a part of the
09:32university's legacy. While some might try to rationalize the events, the number of unexplained
09:38occurrences makes it hard to dismiss. As long as students continue to live in the dorm, the tales of
09:44Morton Hall's ghosts will persist. Whether these spirits are ever at peace or remain trapped within
09:50the walls, their presence is felt by everyone who enters. In the end, Morton Hall stands as a
09:56reminder that some stories, especially those of loss and heartbreak, never really end.
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