Month: April 2019

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Women’s  gymnastics should accept all body types
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Women’s gymnastics should accept all body types

As a high school freshman, I was five-foot-six and weighed roughly 95 lbs. That’s about 15 lbs underweight, given my age and height. Even so, I was still regarded as too tall to be a competitive gymnast. Whether people admit it or realize it, the judging and perception around women’s artistic gymnastics places enormous stress...

‘A show of transformation’  Tower Dancers’ perform annual show
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‘A show of transformation’ Tower Dancers’ perform annual show

As the crowd simmered down and the lights faded out, the long-awaited Tower Dancers slowly tiptoed onto the stage. The music invited the audience into the moment. The opening notes of Strauss’ “Vienna” played, and the dancers began to move. The annual Tower Dancers’ concert last weekend showcased the student dancers’ creativity, grace, and mastery...

Key Opportunities to host volunteer training day
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Key Opportunities to host volunteer training day

Looking to expand their volunteer base, Key Opportunities will host a volunteer training Tuesday, April 23 from noon to 2 p.m. at their Hillsdale Street center. Key Opportunities is an organization committed to providing programs and employment for those in the local community with developmental disabilities. “The day will give people an overview of Key...