cheerleading

7 Films to Hit at SXSW 2024

Roberto Soto

Black Twitter, DCOM-inspired horror, gay beaches and Ayo Edebiri. SXSW 2024 has the film for you!…

March 6, 2024

Illustration of cheerleaders in an article about the Cheer documentary on Netflix. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

Even Beyond Cheerleading, ‘Cheer’ Tells a Story of Value and Purpose

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

This inspiring Netflix documentary highlights Navarro Community College coach Monica Aldama and her dedication to giving her students the drive and opportunity to succeed.…

January 21, 2021

Netflix’s ‘Cheer’ Leaves Everyone Speaking in Mat Talk

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

The debate on whether cheerleading is a sport or not is over. The dedication of the athletes in this docuseries speaks for itself.…

February 9, 2020

Who’s Cheering for NFL Cheerleaders?

Kayla Lichtman, Middlebury College

Cheerleaders, staples of NFL culture, are calling time out on unfair treatment and workplace harassment.…

April 22, 2018

Nicole Spillane Is Proving That All That Glitters Is Gold

Alida Siebken, Radford University

The challenges of being a non-traditional student can be daunting, but Nicole Spillane has ironed out the wrinkles.…

November 12, 2017

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