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Rose is the campus ghost, widely believed to haunt the basement and staircases of Sumner Hall.

It is believed that she committed suicide in the women's bathroom during construction of the building.

Although the exact reasons for her suicide are unknown, it is believed that she witnessed her husband being unfaithful.

Though the building was originally planned as a hotel, after her suicide the building was sold to Pomona College and was adapted into an administrative building.

Students, housekeepers, and deans believe that she can be seen at late hours, often wearing a long white dress.