PSU Student Starts GoFundMe Page To Repair OSU Riot Damage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- For the first time since 1964, Penn State beat a top-two team in the country on Saturday night.
The improbable 24-21 upset of Ohio State propelled the Nittany Lions into the AP top-25 for the first time since 2011, but also propelled students onto the field and eventually into the streets of State College leading to post-game rioting.
Students just broke down the lamp at riot #PennState pic.twitter.com/oVoRjysmN1
— Carter Walker (@CarterLNP) October 23, 2016
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Chris Landolfi, a Penn State student, has responsibly started a GoFundMe campaign to repay the $18,000 in damages from the riot.
"As proud as I am of what the football team accomplished, I am embarrassed of what happened next," Landolfi wrote. "Students rallied in the streets and managed to cause $18,000 worth of damage to public property. What was a very high moment for the university turned into a low one very quickly. Please join me in donating to help repair State College. All proceeds will go to the Downtown State College Improvement District."
The page was started on Tuesday and has raised just $130 so far. You can donate here.