In the August issue of Illinois State’s alumni magazine, we published an oral history of what’s known as the “beer riot.” We also asked for our alumni readers to submit their own memories from the episode.
Your alumni memories from 1984’s beer riot
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Oral history of ISU’s beer riot, 30 years later
The night became known as the beer riot, and it’s still one of Illinois State’s most embarrassing episodes. It’s been 30 years, but it feels more like 300 given today’s thriving town-gown relationship.
