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U of Guelph Homecoming Erupts in Chaos
28 Sep
Summary
- Hundreds of students attended an unsanctioned street party on Chancellors Way.
- A student fell three stories while attempting to enter an apartment.
- Police deployed tactical gear to manage the unruly crowd and smoke bombs.

An unsanctioned street party on Chancellors Way at the University of Guelph turned chaotic during the recent homecoming weekend. Hundreds of students congregated, leading to reports of fights and disruptive behavior. One student described witnessing individuals throwing objects and a particularly alarming event where someone fell three stories while trying to enter an apartment.
The Guelph Police Service responded by closing Chancellors Way and nearby streets as the crowd grew. Videos circulating on social media depicted police in tactical gear attempting to control the situation, with some students using red smoke bombs. The scale of the gathering appeared unprecedented to some local observers, escalating beyond previous years' events. There has been no official comment from the university or the police regarding the incident.