Covering up the student body
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Sometimes, you just need a holiday. A time to get away. For people struggling to make their budget stretch, that could mean short term loans and no fax payday loans in Carson. For college students, that can mean blowing off steam after a tough semester. Since 2002 at UCLA, there has been a tradition the last week of a semester that students participate in what has been called the “Undie Run.” As the name indicates, there’s running involved, but mostly it’s an excuse to wear only your underwear in public amidst a sea of like-minded compatriots.
But a no-fun college administration has stepped in and thrown a wet blanket over the proceedings. The UCLA Undie Run has been canceled due to “safety concerns.” Young men and women will have to put their T-shirts back on. Oh wait… the wet blanket is soaking through the T-shirts. The young ladies are drenched! Houston, we have a problem…
They did it all for the nooky
The UCLA Daily Bruin reports that the final-week tradition has been “canceled following campus administrators’ safety concerns,” as well as security issues. Apparently it gets a bit too far out of hand. Either that, or the administrators are too self-conscious to join in the fun and want to suppress it all.
Representatives from student government have relayed the administration’s desire to see an event like UCLA Undie Run become “more regulated and more official,” which is code for “they make too much nooky.” Yet UCLA student government was surprised by the outright ban, as they had been working with administrators to bring the event in line with their requirements.
Accidents and vandalism
Nobody likes accidents, particularly when all that’s between them and the world are lo-rise briefs, or a bra and thong. If they’re running in areas where there are motorists, I wouldn’t find it surprising if there were rubbernecking collisions. UCLA is traditionally ranked among the most attractive student bodies in the nation, male and female. However, when it comes to vandalism, clearly two things need to happen. No booze on the run, and you can’t participate if you’re already drunk. Furthermore, you can bring no objects with you on the run, other than the prerequisite clothing.
And to avoid that other kind of accident, try contraception. Better yet, keep personal stuff behind closed doors like polite young college students. It isn’t anybody else’s business, so don’t put on a show for them.
He spoke, then he ran away until the fall
Conveniently, UCLA Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students Robert Naples made his statement on the affair, then disappeared so he wouldn’t have to face the heat from the student body: “While we regret having to call off the run in the future, we must ensure the safety of our students and the community and also look after UCLA’s relationships with our neighbors.”
Apparently, Undie Run has become increasingly more expensive each year due to damages. Police and fire staff monitor the even to help ensure safety, but having them around is another big cost. Another big issue has been a large number of non-student area participants, which creates other potential legal issues.
Fighting to keep tradition from falling to the floor
"We don't have to take our… clothes off… to have a good time… oh no…" (Photo: caffeinatedthoughts.com)
UCLA student government hopes they can work out a compromise with the administration for future semesters. Preserving the tradition of the UCLA Undie Run is definitely something they want, because it’s something countless students look forward to.
“The bottom line is that many many UCLA students love this event,” said a student government official. “It’s becoming part of our culture, part of our school spirit. It’s something students want, and as an elected official, I’m going to fight.”
Keep your pants on, UCLA students
This semester’s UCLA Undie Run may be gone, but it may return in some form. Have faith in your elected officials and let them know where you stand on the issue. Letting off some steam is fine in a safe environment. Plus, in the California heat, it helps to be able to dress light once in a while. But if your clothing is stolen while you’re out running and your part-time job won’t pay for another week, short term loans and no fax payday loans in Carson are available. Apply here and see what you get!
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(DISCLAIMER: It’s a bunch of college students running around in their underwear. Watch yourself.)
