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Flyer News
UD students gathered in large crowds on Lowes Street in the South Student Neighborhood Tuesday night in reaction to the news that university housing would close Wednesday for most students due to the spread of the coronavirus.
9:35 PM - 10 Mar 2020
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Flyer News Mar 10
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We have video of police officers shooting what appears to be non-lethal weapons at students.
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Police in riot gear have been spotted.
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We've got a photo showing that students had blocked Lowes Street
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Video that shows students blocking Lowes Street. This was before any police action.
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We've got a statement from university officials: "A large disorderly crowd that grew to more than 1,000 people gathered on Lowes Street starting around 11 p.m., throwing objects and bottles in the street and at police, and jumping on cars...
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...Police gave verbal orders to disperse which were ignored. Police have launched pepper balls which were unsuccessful in reducing the crowd size. At least one person has been injured."
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Two clarifications from university officials: 1. It was not tear gas. Police launched pepper balls that "contain powder with an irritant that disperses quickly." 2. The reported injury was from a thrown bottle.
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Flyer News Mar 10
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UD police announcement ordering any student still outside to disperse
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Officers remain on Lowes
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Updated statement from university officials
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Flyer News Mar 11
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Any journo covering what took place last night- it was NOT a protest. A large # of students gathered after it was announced UD housing would close for most students on Wednesday. Obviously, it was broken up by police.
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Flyer News Mar 11
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Students were treating it as a potential last party of the semester.
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