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OPINION: Is cheerleading a sport?


OPINION: Is cheerleading a sport?

By Mackenzie Corcoran In light of the second season of the hit, Netflix docuseries Cheer being released, the legitimacy of cheerleading being a sport is coming to the light once again. While it is not officially recognized by the NCAA as a sport, I believe that it should be and it should be common knowledge […]

Burken recovers from concussion, returns to cheer


Burken recovers from concussion, returns to cheer

By Abby Kent Head injuries; a scary concept for all, but a reality for Freshman Junior Varsity cheerleader Caty Burken. One day about two months ago a fluke accident caused her to suffer her first serious injury – a concussion. Even after going through such a scary experience, Burken doesn’t let it stop her and […]