Matthew Wyble

Strange and unusual phenomena have been reported at Texas State, perhaps
revealing a rather haunted history. In this Bobcat Update, Matthew Wyble
provides us with the eerie details.

The story goes that San Marcos is home to ghosts -- and some of them are
considered unfriendly. At least that's according to the Texas Hauntings Society.
That group is an authority on the subject. The society loves to explore ghostly
sightings. For example, they've collected stories from older members of the
Pikes fraternity who are pretty sure they used to see ghosts at their former
house on Belvin Street, which at one time -- according to legend -- was an
insane asylum.
(Sound bite about "Pike House")
The old mammoth structure is gone now -- burned to the ground in a mysterious
fire three years ago. Hmmmm. Did the ghosts decide to hide their secrets?
Another haunted location in San Marcos is on the Texas State campus. The Theater
Center -- that round familiar building on University Drive -- is said to be home
of a ghost named Ramsey. Legend has it that he hanged himself in the building.
Some say his presence is felt because he loves to turn out the lights on
unsuspecting students and faculty. And then there's Old Main. A young girl is to
said to roam its halls.
(Sound bite about Old Main)
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, they provide a ready explanation for the
strange and unusual. For Bobcat Update, I'm Matthew Wyble.