From phantom students and haunted dorm rooms to ghostly professors and cursed frat houses, these college campuses prove that “school spirit” can have more than one meaning – where classes might get dismissed, but some students never leave.

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IN THIS EPISODE: Classes are now back in full-swing for college students, and many high school juniors and seniors are already in the process of choosing a college to attend in the future. But after hearing about some haunted college campuses, you might choose to change your mind about your chosen universities… or change your major to parapsychology. (Haunted Colleges) *** Weird stories about Area 51 almost all stem from the belief that the government is most likely hiding UFO technology or aliens there. You probably know most of your Area 51 knowledge from movies like “Independence Day” or television programs such as “The X-Files”. But what about the real world? Are any of these stories based on truth? (Tales and Legends of Area 51) *** Weirdo family member Alex shares how fleeing an abusive father brought some comfort from an unexpected source. (Guardian Angel) *** Soon after her disappearance, Dorothy Jane Scott's family began receiving chilling calls from an unidentified caller.  (A Killer Calls)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:00:41.497 = Show Open
00:02:34.322 = Haunted Colleges
00:24:47.364 = Guardian Angel
00:26:36.797 = Tales And Legends of Area 51
00:35:15.431 = A Killer Calls
00:40:42.204 = Show Close

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Haunted Colleges” by Erin McCann: http://bit.ly/2luLcxM
“Tales and Legends of Area 51” by Kellen Perry: http://bit.ly/2lyyGNG
“Guardian Angel” by Alex, submitted at https://weirddarkness.com/submit
“A Killer Calls” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2lvQ99B
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Originally aired: July 2020
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