JMU's Spring Party Turns Into A Riot

James Madison University's Springfest: an annual celebration of booze, booze and more booze. And this year, fire, riot police and tear gas. A student sends along some of the best photos and videos of the day.

Bonfires are a crucial part of every Springfest. But this year, police announced that they would have a sizable presence at the event.

(Photo by David Casterline, The Breeze)

(Photo by David Casterline, The Breeze)

(Photo by David Casterline, The Breeze)

(Photo by David Casterline, The Breeze)

(Photo by David Casterline, The Breeze)

(Photo by David Casterline, The Breeze)

(Photo by David Casterline, The Breeze)

(Photo by David Casterline, The Breeze)

(Photo by David Casterline, The Breeze)

(Photo by David Casterline, The Breeze)