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Could Guilford truly be haunted? John Zaffis, the Godfather of Ghost Hunting, thinks so
Paddy Lehane
Issue date: 11/16/07 Section: Features
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Dana Auditorium has always lurked on its lonesome on the far side of campus. But after Nov. 8, the building became even more eerie.
Some might even say hauntingly so.
The "Godfather of Ghost Hunting," John Zaffis, came to Guilford to hunt the ghosts that may or may not be haunting our college. The event was sponsored by CAB for a nominal fee of $2,000.
Following a presentation detailing his past experiences, Zaffis invited the crowd of about 30 to go ghost hunting in several buildings across Guilford.
Using a K2 meter, Zaffis is not only able to detect the presence of spirits but also ask them yes-or-no questions.
A K2 meter detects electromagnetic waves in the air. Some believe that spirits and ghosts are made up of this kind of detectable energy.
The first stop was Archdale Hall. According to Zaffis and his K2 meter, Archdale is indeed graced with the presence of a spirit.
The spirit played coy and didn't answer the yes-or-no questions asked by some eager students. When asked if it wanted the gang of ghost hunters to leave, the K2 meter lit up once, meaning yes.
This prompted shrieks and a mad-dash for the door, almost knocking over a poor member of the faculty unlucky enough to be working late that night.
Zaffis led the tour on to Founders, an alleged hotbed of ghost activity. Zaffis was somewhat impressed by the readings on the meter.
The unique activity was indicative of ghost activity or, as Zaffis stated, a dying battery.
The troupe returned to Dana, where the most famous Guilford ghost allegedly resides. Some Guilford students have claimed to have had an encounter with the spirit.
Following a trip to the Hess last summer, senior Kyle West and Courtney Hutchison, a junior, had a close encounter with the spirit haunting Dana.
"There was a big storm coming in and suddenly a strong wind picked up," said an excited West, "There was a plastic Teeter bag on the ground that filled with air and started floating."
Some might even say hauntingly so.
The "Godfather of Ghost Hunting," John Zaffis, came to Guilford to hunt the ghosts that may or may not be haunting our college. The event was sponsored by CAB for a nominal fee of $2,000.
Following a presentation detailing his past experiences, Zaffis invited the crowd of about 30 to go ghost hunting in several buildings across Guilford.
Using a K2 meter, Zaffis is not only able to detect the presence of spirits but also ask them yes-or-no questions.
A K2 meter detects electromagnetic waves in the air. Some believe that spirits and ghosts are made up of this kind of detectable energy.
The first stop was Archdale Hall. According to Zaffis and his K2 meter, Archdale is indeed graced with the presence of a spirit.
The spirit played coy and didn't answer the yes-or-no questions asked by some eager students. When asked if it wanted the gang of ghost hunters to leave, the K2 meter lit up once, meaning yes.
This prompted shrieks and a mad-dash for the door, almost knocking over a poor member of the faculty unlucky enough to be working late that night.
Zaffis led the tour on to Founders, an alleged hotbed of ghost activity. Zaffis was somewhat impressed by the readings on the meter.
The unique activity was indicative of ghost activity or, as Zaffis stated, a dying battery.
The troupe returned to Dana, where the most famous Guilford ghost allegedly resides. Some Guilford students have claimed to have had an encounter with the spirit.
Following a trip to the Hess last summer, senior Kyle West and Courtney Hutchison, a junior, had a close encounter with the spirit haunting Dana.
"There was a big storm coming in and suddenly a strong wind picked up," said an excited West, "There was a plastic Teeter bag on the ground that filled with air and started floating."
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