Bobcat Bucket List #44

Bobcat Bucket List #44: Try the Whisper Wall

You’ve most likely been walking past a famous Texas State gem without even knowing it! Those half-circle walls between Derrick Hall and Alkek Library may seem normal at first glance, but this is known as the infamous “Whisper Wall.” 

This architectural feature, also known as the whispering gallery, is typically found in cathedrals and capitol buildings. When you squat down with a friend at each end and speak, it sounds like you’re both right beside each other. 

It’s simple science: the sound waves cling to the walls’ circumference, allowing for the sound to be heard clearly yards away.

Head to the Whisper Wall and give this Texas State phenomenon a try!