# @illinois_alumni on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DN6w03qCfIz
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33792894-illinois-alumni-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/8d6d5588e2.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-08-29T00:10:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Illinois Alumni (@Illinois_Alumni) — https://gondola.cc/Illinois_Alumni

## Caption

What if we told you Quad Day started with protests, firebombs, and the National Guard on Green Street?

It wasn’t always a celebration — it was a response to turmoil.

🎓 Read Flash Point to learn how conflict gave rise to community:
🔗 Link in bio

#QuadDay #ILLINOISalumni #ILLINIpride #WhereLegendsBegin #ILLINOIShistory

## Stats

- **Views:** 4,266
- **Likes:** 764
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- **Comments:** 3

## Tags

quadday, wherelegendsbegin, illinipride, illinoishistory, illinoisalumni

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