Multiple students attending Columbus State University recently reported disturbing occurrences on campus, elements that many experts say are signs of a cult.
Students began reporting strange activities on Jan. 6, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. The reports from over 30 current students include similar aspects: strange lights, ominous chanting in various buildings across main campus, and robed figures.
Eyewitnesses claim they saw robed figures gathered in the center of several popular halls on campus, such as — but not limited to — Howard Hall, Arnold Hall and Lenoir Hall.
Concerningly, each report’s details reinforce the others’, despite the incidents taking place in several areas. All the reports feature comments about lights flickering, robed figures gathering in a circle, and chanting of both English and Latin phrases.
“They were saying ‘high RateMyProfessors scores’ over and over again in Howard Hall,” one freshman, who wished to stay anonymous, stated.
In experiment-focused halls, several students claim hearing the phrase “ieiunium IRB approbatione”, which, according to experts, roughly translates to “fast IRB approval” in Latin.
After the ceremony, attendees collectively went to break rooms in the buildings. Nearby students attest to smelling coffee and various baked goods.
While authorities have kept mum about details regarding this case, an informant allegedly affirmed that crumbs from local bakeries were found in these rooms despite cleaning crews having been scheduled the day prior.
No photo evidence was collected by any of the witnesses, though as some students will attest, it was not from lack of effort.
“It was like my phone started catching fire!” Angela Bibblenickle, a sophomore majoring in biology, told reporters. “I could barely hold it when one of those shadowy figures passed by.”
Professors across the campus are downplaying the alleged occult activity.
“What’s the big deal about some professors — who I don’t know — having a bit of fun late at night?” Dr. Smebolo, professor of psychology at CSU, told reporters. “What were those students even doing there in the first place anyhow?”
Though faculty and law enforcement are equally baffled, both have assured the public that the cause of all this panic will be swiftly addressed, whatever it may be.
