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Literally the Best Thing Ever: Exhibition Figure Skating

I dreamed about skating to “I Am the Walrus,” dressed as a walrus.

— 01/02/2013 Pixie
It’s OK Not to Play

I spent years of my life competing for awards I didn’t give a rip about.

— 10/29/2012 Krista
Swimming Lessons

I wasn’t the best; I was pretty good.

— 10/17/2012 Leanne Shapton
The Legend of Billie Jean

Before I knew who she was, I knew she was a badass.

— 10/16/2012 Jessica
It’s Fun to Be a Fan

Why I stopped hating sports.

— 10/08/2012 Stephanie
How to Make a Layup

A basketball tutorial.

— 10/04/2012 Amber
With the Band

What I learned when I learned an instrument.

— 10/02/2012 Jamia
Smells Like Team Spirit

An ode to organized sports.

— 10/01/2012 Pixie
Magic Carpet Rider: An Interview With Lizzi Bougatsos

Laia talks to the leader of Gang Gang Dance.

— 03/22/2012 Laia and Eleanor
Just Wondering

Better-than-amateur answers to your totally expert questions.

— 03/13/2012 Krista, Rachael, Anaheed, Sady, Hazel and Jamia

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