roller skating
Rolling through history: The rich cultural legacy of roller skating
Features March 17, 2023By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Many groups of people who face challenges in society find community and solace with those who face their same issues and develop bonds over common interests. Such common interests can come in the form of geek culture, arts, or sports — like roller skating. Many of us have seen a music video or a show where people are roller dancing, and if you’re like me, you are amazed at how effortless this looks. But beyond that, there is an immersed history of community and liberty in roller skating. While roller skating is not exclusive to…
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The tough love sport of Roller Derby
Sports March 5, 2022By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer Roller derby creator Leo Seltzer described his attempt to draw in crowds of people during the Great Depression as a sport full of “noise, color, and body contact.” This was in comparison to the subdued…
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