The cheerleading stereotypes we see in media today have their roots in American culture and counterculture of the 1950s and 1960s, but things are starting to change.
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Column: The Stunt Report: Cheerleading’s path to the Olympics
While cheerleading has exploded in participation and recognition over the years, the road to the inclusion of this IOC-verified sport in the Olympics might be longer than anticipated.
California schools excluded from Cheer Competitions on Sundays
The average sports fan might not know it, but the world of competitive cheerleading is ultra-competitive and can rival basketball or football in intensity, while still flying under the radar. In 2018, competitive cheer became recognized by the CIF as a sport, which,...
El Camino cheer gets ready for yet another season
“School spirit is what really matters when it comes down to cheer,” Beth Corbett said. El Camino Real Charter High School held a mini try out for girls who have been newly enrolled into El Camino and did not receive the opportunity to tryout for cheer in the spring....
Cheerleading– a sport and passion
Have you ever asked yourself if cheerleading is actually a sport? Well I have I asked myself that everyday before I actually joined a cheer squad in 6th grade. I wondered if it was a good idea because not everyone liked the cheerleaders at my school. They would...
Cheerleaders, behind the scenes
There's a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes every Friday night in your school's athletic stadium. The smiling faces and cheery chants that ping-pong against both sides of the bleachers takes planning, skill and organization. Cheerleading is a sport and a...