The Cheerleaders

‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ was directed by Jamie Babbit and based on 1999 writings of Brian Wayne Peterson. The movie covers exciting representations of queer characters and is centered on conversion therapy which seems an outdated practice in modern films. Conversion therapy is rehabilitation that converts an individual's homosexual desires to regain heterosexual desires. Megan is the main character in the movie with many friends and a dreamy boyfriend who acts like a typical preppy cheerleader. As per

Scenario 3: Cheerleaders Gone Wild Caitlin Davis: Former Patriots cheerleader In 2008 the New England Patriots had an eighteen year-old cheerleader with a Facebook account, a Sharpie and a passed out dude covered in drawings of swastikas and inappropriate drawings. After researching about the contracts that NFL cheerleaders had to sign, I was not at all surprised that most contracts required them to act like “angels” throughout their employment with the team. Like any other organization, there

Screaming and cheering on a Friday night coming from the stands is the best thing to hear as a cheerleader. Cheerleaders stand in front of the student section and get them cheering for their team and showing everyone their moves. Before all the excitement happens cheerleaders have to attend so many practices and perfect everything they know. To make all the moves perfect is one of the hardest thing to do. Cheerleaders get out there on a Friday night and sweat and work their butts of to give the football

Are cheerleaders important to sport games? Isn’t there enough cheering from the crowd? Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but there is no point in having cheerleaders perform on the side and at half time on the football field. Cheerleaders could just become dancers if they want to perform so badly. Cheerleaders should not be included in football games because there are enough people to cheer in the stands. Cheerleaders are a lot like dancers besides the fact that they are cheering on a team

The Dangers of Being a Cheerleader “Out with old, in with the new,” from being on the sideline to being up in the air. While being a cheerleader there are things that can and will cause accidents, such as being tossed up into the air and not being caught, twisted ankle, or a broken bone. A cheerleader has the chance of being in an accident. This sport is very dangerous to the lives of cheerleaders, even though football has its powerful hit, cheerleading is still considered more dangerous than football

Tennessee football fans may be interested to learn that a former New Orleans Saints cheerleader is suing the team over gender discrimination. The complaint was filed with the assistance of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff was a member of the Saints cheerleading team, called the Saintsations, for two seasons. She claims she was fired for allegedly being at the same party as an active Saints football player and for posting a modest photo of

Fayetteville Arkansas, and has many opportunities for me. Throughout my grade school years at Waldron High School, I have been a cheerleader. As well as being a competitive cheerleader through Statik Fusion and won nationals. With the experience I have gained through the school system I am able to take what I learned and apply my knowledge to the U of A spirit teams. Being a male cheerleader has its advantages and I will play those advantages to their full

Originally, the district court found in favor of Star Athletica, finding that “the copyright was for such design features as chevrons, stripes, and patterns, but those could not be separated from a cheerleader uniform, because such an item of sportswear was indistinguishable from its design elements” (Denniston). Varsity appealed the finding to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit where they overturned the decision of the lower court. They “concluded that Varsity’s design features could

During my freshman, sophomore, and junior year I was a cheerleader at my high school. To most people, being a cheerleader is about short skirts and pom poms. However, being a cheerleader meant that I had the responsibility of building a sense of community in the school and being a positive role model. My coach always told us that we were ambassadors and whether we thought so or not, people looked up to us. As a cheerleader it was my job to cheer on several sports teams and encourage the students

“You took longer than usual. Did you take a detour? Make out with any cheerleader’s boyfriend?” Evan asked. “I heard it was you. How could you seduce such a reasonable young man and use him to satisfy your own sick needs?” Steven asked as they switched places. It suddenly dawned on her that the only ones who would create rumors about her were her own brothers and suddenly she became furious. “Why would you do that?” she screamed at them. The boys flinched, they didn’t expect her to retaliate. “Do