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"We're going streaking!"-a phrase that conjures up images of Old School's Will Farrell dashing naked through the streets-has taken on a whole new dimension. A small following of Ripon students have been seen baring it all, making streaking a new weekend pastime.
The online community of Facebook has embraced campus exhibitionists in the Ripon College Student Streaking Alliance. While the group carries with it humorous undertones, its creator junior Ryan Gustafson was inspired by a more serious event-a nude protest in Washington D.C. in 2003 to speak against the impending Iraqi invasion.
The group, which is composed of streakers and supporting bystanders alike, recognizes the dangers associated with and applauds the campus streaking movement. As Gustafson advertises on his site: "Members of this group may not necessarily be avid streakers themselves, but all members appreciate streaking on some level and want de-iced paths and lighter penalties for streaking at RC."
Sophomore Ryan Luedtke, who is no streaking amateur, dares to venture beyond the movement's virtual realm. Luedtke and friends began streaking in high school after soccer victories. At Ripon, Luedtke has been known to bare it all and run through the Quads.
"I don't know what it is-I don't think I'd do it alone-but going with a bunch of people is just funny," says Luedtke. His streaking partners are typically male and he notes, "I'd like to see more girls out there."
Luedtke offers a few suggestions to would-be streakers.
"Always carry your clothes: that's rule number one," he warns to ward off clothing theft. Rule number two? "Don't go alone!"
He also points out that streaking enthusiasts should not be ashamed if they have to take a break during the act. "I always get winded on the other side of Anderson," he says with a laugh. "It gets a little tiring; it's a long run."
Luedtke's friends have been encouraging of his nude affinity.
"It's not an everyday occurrence, so when people see it they think it's funny," he says. "I usually hear things like 'hey, I heard you went streaking again- awesome!' and 'invite me the next time you go.'"
To date, Luedtke has yet to be caught in the buff. Not all have been so lucky, however.
Senior Nicole Kaplan got busted on a streaking spree earlier this year.
Over the course of a Saturday evening, Kaplan and her streaking cohorts ran nude through the Quads three times. After the second time around, a friend informed Kaplan that an R.A. had seen and written her up.
A week passed, however, and Kaplan heard nothing. Then she received an email from Tri-John Hall Director Jessica Joanis and a meeting was arranged to discuss Kaplan's incident report.
Although the meeting was slightly awkward for both, Kaplan walked away with a mere slap on the wrist in the form of a written reprimand.
"Apparently streaking isn't directly against school policy, but it's generally frowned upon," says Kaplan.
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