The Jayhawk Tower and the adjacent Jayhawk Theatre in Topeka are well-known paranormal hotspots, with a history of hauntings tied to tragic events within the buildings. The location, once the Hotel Jayhawk, is a popular stop on local ghost tours. Common paranormal accounts associated with the site include: A menacing shadow figure is said to be seen in the alleyway next to the Jayhawk Tower. Reports describe a woman who jumped from a seventh-story window. It is said her spirit is still present in the area. A ghost hunter has reported that the spirit of a man who died on a fire escape can still be found at the site. A gentleman who died in a small upstairs office is said to continue to haunt the premises. According to a local ghost hunter, the site is a natural draw for paranormal activity. The limestone, brick, and underground power and water lines are believed to attract and "energize" these spirits.