DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) – After local college students celebrated Saint Patrick’s day on the University of Dayton campus, an officer was injured, multiple medical calls were made and people were arrested. The University of Dayton sent its students multiple advisories on Saturday, March 8, during the Saint Patrick’s Day celebration. Students on the University of Dayton campus celebrated St. Patrick’s Day early on Saturday, March 8, 2025, since spring break begins after the last class on Friday, March 14. At least six people were arrested during the University of Dayton’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration Saturday, according to university officials. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the university have been a time-honored tradition including annual “St. Paddy’s” rituals of “40s at 4”— drinking a 40-ounce alcoholic beverage at 4 a.m DAYTON — A police officer was rushed to the hospital and at least six people were arrested during a local university’s student-led St. Patrick’s celebration. News Center 7′s Mike Campbell DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Law enforcement and the University of Dayton are sharing more details into the multiple incidents that unfurled over the weekend. On Saturday, March 8, police were calle DAYTON — The University of Dayton is getting ahead of any St. Patrick’s Day celebrations before students leave for spring break. “No Parking” signs have been posted at the 400 block of The university says officers arrested at least six people during its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. It was held a week after the holiday as students were on spring break on March 17. 10:10 P.M. UPDATE: The University of Dayton has issued an alert that there is currently an active police investigation after shots were fired around Jasper Street. No injuries have been reported. B St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the university have been a time-honored tradition including annual St. Paddy’s rituals of “40s at 4”— drinking a 40-ounce alcoholic beverage at 4 a.m.— a red-haired student race coined “The Ginger Run” and a day-drink on Lowes Street. According to Dayton247Now, the University of Dayton had sent multiple advisories to students earlier on March 8, warning them about potential risks during the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. By 35 Likes, TikTok video from Alia (@aliawilliams_): “Join the vibrant St. Patrick's Day festivities at the University of Dayton! Experience culture, community, and fun. #stpattys #stpatricksday #dayton”. The Yellow Cab Tavern is excited to welcome back Dayton's own Green Day tribute act, Green Dayton on St. Patrick's weekend Saturday, March 15th. Irish Club of Dayton St. Patty's Day Party - Saturday March 15th and 17th St. Patrick's Day Unisex Garment-Dyed T-shirt, Casual Wear, Festive Tee, Holiday Apparel, Green Clover Shirt, Dayton $ 20.00 In large part due to the incidents of last weekend, University President Eric Spina will continue to refer to St. Patrick’s Day as March 17. In this response to a student’s question at a public SGA meeting March 18, Spina encapsulated his emotions on the events of the day, as well as, his attitude moving forward. University of Dayton junior Emily Kramer has never flown on an airplane or traveled outside the U.S. That will all change in March 2021 when the Pride of Dayton Marching Band performs in the official St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. Kramer, a drum major, will lead the band past thousands of spectators through Dublin’s historic city center. Keywords: Dayton University events, St. Patrick's Day celebrations, college party tips, drinking games for St. Patrick's Day, fun college activities, student life at Dayton, St. Patrick's Day outfits, festive college gatherings, ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, socializing tips for college students 109 Likes, TikTok video from Anne (@annemilller): “Join the festivities for St. Patrick's Day at the University of Dayton! Experience culture, fun, and community spirit. #stpatricksday #udayton #dayton”. Police confirmed Monday that 17 people were arrested at the University of Dayton over the weekend during a belated St. Patrick’s Day celebration that turned destructive when a vehicle was 1541 Likes, TikTok video from Alia (@aliawilliams_): “Experience the best St. Patrick's Day festivities at Dayton with fun, food, and friendship! Join us for an unforgettable day filled with Irish culture! #dayton #stpatricksday #stpattysday #universityofdayton #irish”.
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