An estimated 3,000 students protested the ban on alcohol at Munn Field tailgate parties, resulting in police firing tear gas at the crowd. The gathering was planned in advance by an email spread through the student body email system asking students to gather and protest the ban. The university police informed students, via the school newspaper, that anyone on Munn Field would be arrested for trespassing. One student crossed the fence and was arrested by campus police. Shortly thereafter, 30-40 students crossed the fence. When the remaining students saw the police would be unable to arrest everyone, approximately 1,500 students poured over the fence onto Munn field. The students played football, frisbee, and played in the rain and mud. Some had even mooned the police. The police then tear-gassed the students, causing them to leave and go to the University President’s (M. Peter McPherson) house. When the students had learned the President was not available, they then relocated to Grand River Ave, where a small riot ensued.[9]
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