More than half of people arrested or cited on '801 Day' not affiliated with ISU, police say

51.6% of 801 Day arrests and citations non-ISU affiliated

The Saturday before classes start has become known as ‘801 Day’ to students at Iowa State. The name stems from an old rule that prohibited alcohol at sororities and fraternities during rush week until 8:01 a.m. the Saturday before the fall semester begins. 801 Day has grown from primarily being a Greek life tradition to one that attracts students and visitors who join in the festivities. In response to the growing popularity and increase of nuis…

More than half of people arrested or cited on '801 Day' not affiliated with ISU, police say

Most of the 31 people arrested during "801 Day" in Ames were not affiliated with the university, according to police.