Ilia Kolesnikov ‘26
Scholar of the Supernatural
Fortune did not shine upon a group of students living in Clark Hall when a water pipe burst led to several inches of water pouring into their rooms, submerging several of their belongings.
The Office of Residence Life and Housing sprung into action at uncharacteristic speed, seeking to help the affected students. Their first priority was to locate open rooms to house the students while their dorms were brought back into habitable condition. However, a quick search of the housing system revealed that, as a result of this campus’ housing crisis, there were exactly zero free dorms anywhere on campus.
Residence Life and Housing commented that, “We always try to keep rooms open for situations like this, so we are not exactly sure what happened.”
After much deliberation it was decided that the room above the 4th floor of Fenwick Hall, infamously known as the “Exorcism Room,” would serve as temporary housing. Administration affirmed that “There is no reason for any concern” and that “There is absolutely nothing paranormal about the room.”
Upon moving in, student spirits were quite high, with one student saying “I wish my room in Clark was this big!”
But, when checking in with students the following day they seemed visibly shaken and poorly rested. Students complained about strange noises all night. “I kept hearing spectral whispers while trying to read Shakespeare,” reported one student.
Another student claimed to see an apparition of the old Crusader mascot, pleading: “Remember me. Remember me! REMEMBER ME!”
One student said she saw the lights flicker and a strange shadowy shape move around the room. Yet, “That was still better than having to hear my next door neighbor snoring through the paper thin dorm walls,” she said.
The Office of Residence Life and Housing assured that dorm repairs are ongoing and an urgent focus for them. A representative commented that, “Most of the water should evaporate by finals.” Students are advised to report any concerns to the temporary Paranormal Concerns Hotline.
Fortunately for the affected students of Clark Hall, they join a long tradition of undergraduates who have had to experience less than favorable housing conditions on this campus, as the college continues to funnel money into losing sports programs over dormitory renovations.
Featured Image Courtesy of Holy Cross Magazine
Copy Edited by Lilly Baumfeld ‘27
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