Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri, has several reported hauntings, including the resident ghost Vera who is said to haunt the college itself, and the "Man in Black," a figure seen in an alum's room who has since been associated with various mysterious happenings. Stories also circulate about a student death in Rosemary Hall, a hunchback obsessed with doorknobs, the library, and the arts building. Vera: is a popular and recurring ghost said to haunt the college grounds and buildings. The "Man in Black": was a figure described by an alumna as sitting in her room, eventually getting up and leaving. After this incident, the name "Man in Black" became associated with any unexplained events on the floor, such as missing items or weird occurrences. Rosemary Hall: is the site of a reported student death by a chafing dish fire in the early 20th century, and is a source of other ghost stories. The college's library is listed as a frequently reported haunted location. The arts building is also said to have a haunted presence. A legend describes a hunchback who was obsessed with doorknobs, though details are scarce. Other less specific phenomena include minor occurrences such as poking and slamming doors in the dormitories.