Eugene Police Department reports as many as 1,500 rioters were present in the blocks surrounding East 14th Avenue and Ferry Street late Friday night. Early reports indicate 35 people were arrested. Partiers set multiple fires throughout the neighborhood.
According to Qwest, as many as 400 people are without phone service today. Damage estimates are unavailable at this time.
The Emerald obtained videotape of some of the events and will have a complete report posted on the Web later today, including an extensive photo gallery. Check back for more details.
Party becomes riot in campus area
Daily Emerald
September 27, 2002
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