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The Scarecast

The Scarecast Files #14: The Haunting of UCLA's Dykstra Hall | Los Angeles, CA

The Scarecast

Michael Crutchfield

True Crime, Society & Culture, Books, Arts

4.62K Ratings

🗓️ 7 September 2024

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Step into the eerie world of UCLA's Dykstra Hall, where history and horror intertwine. In this chilling episode, we explore the dark secrets and unexplained phenomena that have plagued this iconic residence hall for decades.

From its hopeful beginnings as a symbol of campus growth to its current reputation as one of UCLA's most haunted locations, Dykstra Hall has a story to tell. We'll delve into the tragic events that have occurred within its walls, including two documented suicides and a mysterious disappearance that remains unsolved to this day.

Hear firsthand accounts from students and staff who have experienced unexplained screams, self-closing doors, and shadowy figures lurking in the hallways. We'll explore the legend of the third floor, where the spirit of a former student is said to roam, and uncover the truth behind the building's most chilling encounters.

But this isn't just a ghost story. We'll also examine the real-life implications of these events, discussing mental health awareness on college campuses and the lasting impact of tragedy on a community.


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Tease and see supply selected lines only. In this episode of the Scarecast Files, we will be delving into the Erie History and

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reported hauntings of Dykstra Hall at the University of California, Los Angeles.

0:40.0

Dykstra Hall holds a unique place in UCLA's history.

0:47.2

Dedicated on November 19, 1959, this 10-story residence hall marked a significant shift for the university.

0:57.0

And for 40 years prior, UCLA had primarily been a commuter school, but the construction of Dykster Hall signaled the beginning

1:06.2

of on-campus housing expansion to accommodate the post-war baby boom generation. The hall was named after Clarence A Dykstra,

1:17.0

UCLA's third chief executive who served from 1945 to 1950.

1:24.4

Dykner was passionate about creating student housing on American University campuses,

1:29.7

believing it fostered cultural and intellectual life.

1:34.1

And from the moment he arrived at UCLA,

1:37.2

he lobbied hard for on-campus housing,

1:40.6

pushing against the UC Regent's previous policy that prevented such construction.

1:47.0

In a speech titled, Tomorrow's Colleges will be crowded too.

1:52.0

Dykstra argued that there was a genuine need for adequate

1:55.2

student housing and that students must be able to live together as an intellectual

2:00.9

unit.

2:02.9

And though Dykstra died in office and never saw his vision realized, the opening of the

2:07.8

facility that bears his name was a fitting tribute to his efforts.

2:13.0

While Dykstra Hall represented progress and growth for UCLA,

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