AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Police reported on social media More than half of the three dozen people arrested or cited during “801 Day” in Ames had no affiliation with ISU. The college police’ Facebook page said 36 people were arrested and/or cited between 7 a.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday. The Saturday before classes start at Iowa State is commonly known as “801 Day,” a reference to an old rule that said fraternities and sororities were prohibited from having alcohol until 8:01 a.m. the Saturday before classes started.

Of those 36 people arrested or cited, 58.3% (21 people) had no affiliation with the university, police say. Last year, 45% of the 51 total people arrested were not affiliated with the university, and had no ties to student community. Nine people were arrested this year and one person was hospitalized. Of the citations issued, 25 were for possession of alcohol under the legal age of 21.

Additionally, Ames police say they responded to 245 calls for service, down from 271 a year ago. Police towed 26 vehicles, six fewer than the year before.