non-students took to the streets immediately following the MSU men's basketball team's loss to UNC in the NCAA Final Four. An estimated $8,275 in damage to the city of East Lansing and an estimated $190,389 in expenses to the area law enforcement was caused by the riots. The April 2nd event was marked by accusations of police abuse and mismanagement. Though large segments of the disturbance were documented on video, no specific acts of violence were seen until after tear gas was launched at students. The City Council formed a commission to review the events and declined to assess blame to the students and police by a 5–4 vote. December 8, 2013 After a win against rival Ohio State University in the Big Ten Championship Game, over 3,000 students and non-students gathered in Cedar Village Apartments in East Lansing to celebrate MSU football's qualification for the 100th Rose Bowl. Participants chanted "I smell roses" and "go green, go white". Students burned couches, coats, tables, trees, and any furniture that they could find. A car was also flipped. However, the student body created a fund for a new car for the fellow Spartan and raised well above the car's value. Police marched away from the main couch fire, causing hundreds of students to follow singing "Nah, nah, nah... goodbye." The riots lasted well over 2 hours. Police in riot gear eventually dispersed the crowd. The East Lansing Police Department made a controversial decision, receiving criticism, by offering $20,000 for information about the students who were at Cedar Village. The police department also tried to pursue charges against a student who held a "Burn The Couch" sign during the football game, which occurred legally outside of their jurisdiction. March 31, 2019 Students on campus celebrated after the MSU men's basketball team defeated top overall seed Duke in the NCAA tournament to reach the Final Four. At Cedar Village, bon fires were lit in the parking lot and a chair was burned, resulting in multiple arrests. October 30, 2021 Students overturned at least one car and burned mattresses and couches following MSU football's victory over University of Michigan. Notes External links The State News (UWIRE): East Lansing Bans Some Michigan State Students from Town After Riots April 2, 2005 riot April 2, 2005 riot IN RE: INVESTIGATION OF MARCH 1999 RIOTS IN EAST LANSING. Supreme Court of Michigan. September 26, 2000. Education in