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Thursday, January 19, 2006 12:00 AM

America's pompom girls go radical!

Behold the latest chapter in cheerleading's media makeover.

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Friday, January 20, 2006 05:09 PM

today's cheerleading is very dangerous

Competitive cheerleading at the college level is crippling young women at a huge rate. It's gymnastics taught by untrained instructors and when the spotters miss their catch, the result is sometimes brain damage or paralysis.

The San Jose Mercury News had a cover story (unfortunately you have to register):

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/colleges/san_jose_state/13669362.htm

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