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Students kickflip into skateboarding
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Upside down with the board still on their feet, skaters are able to do things that make others jealous. The board designs, complicated tricks and oversized hoodies all give off a feeling of swagger. However, there is much more to skateboarding than fits the stereotype, as students have perfected the craft in many ways.…
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Preventing skateboarding injuries is not complicated
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According to CBS News, about 176 individuals are treated in emergency rooms for skateboarding related injuries every day. While even experienced skaters cannot avoid all accidents, taking simple safety precautions can spare another unwanted and easily preventable injury. Matthew Lawson, junior, has been skating on-and-off for 11 years and enjoys the independent nature…
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Skating to the next level
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Many competitions are held around the country for skateboarders to compete against each other in order to win prizes and gain recognition from sponsors. Jordan Hunter, sophomore, and seniors Stephen Beckman and Nick Logan, are all downhill skaters who compete in skating tournaments to win cash pots and new skate gear. “I started skating…