To the Editor:
It is with great pleasure that I read the article "DPS: No plans to halt Naked Donut Run." As a three-year participant and one of the primary organizers during my time at Brown, I found the Naked Donut Run to be a truly fantastic "event." I am proud to say that I participated and that the true spirit of the run — namely, to diffuse the stress, tension and craziness that comes along with finals — lives on!
During my runs, we often had contact with the Department of Public Safety, and the officers were never anything other than friendly and appreciative of the chance to choose the donut of their choice. In fact, at one time several DPS officers protected us from some librarians, who wanted us out.
It surprises me to find such a strange altercation took place last semester. However, I applaud the University for upholding such a fun and long-lived tradition; one that is much more fun, in my opinion, than the "SciLi Challenge," which does have its merits.
To current Brunonians — take advantage of opportunities such as the Naked Donut Run, because once you move on from the hallowed halls, these opportunities are few. And to those Brunonians now organizing and participating in the Naked Donut Run, don't forget to properly thank the DPS officers and University staff with a delicious glazed donut the next time you run.
Lillian Ostrach '07 MS'08
