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How a BYU cheerleader utilizes his platform to change perceptions online
The sharp echo of “One! Three! Five! Seven!” cuts through the gym as athletes launch into the air, twisting and rotating before landing in perfect sync.
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Swimmer-turned-cheerleader Greg Simonsen finds purpose, place at BYU
Greg Simonsen had been waiting his entire life for his collegiate swim opportunity, until one conversation changed everything.
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BYU Cheer’s resilient nationals finish
Under the bright sun in Daytona, Florida, the BYU Cheer Team waited as the final results were announced.
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BYU cheer and stunt announces 2026 tryout date and times
The BYU Cheer Squad has released the official dates and times for its 2026 tryout.
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Video of the Day: BYU cheerleaders give trainer peace offering
(TikTok/raegan.alleman)
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Students give unforgettable welcome to Big Noon Kickoff
Even though it was still early in the morning there were hundreds of people in front of LaVell Edwards Stadium.
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BYU fans show cougar spirit by participating in stadium whiteout
BYU fans united in a whiteout theme for the BYU vs. Kansas State football game on Sept. 21, dressing in white to showcase their school spirit.
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Photo story: Costumed BYU athletes entertain at trunk or treat
BYU athletes showed their creativity and personality Monday as they dressed up for the annual BYU athletics Trunk or Treat.
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BYU Spirit Squad celebrates send off to nationals
BYU's Spirit Squad had a send-off to nationals from several thousand fans on April 4.
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BYU Cheer interacts with fans despite limited events and performances
The BYU cheer team poses at Rock Canyon in 2019. The team has been limited in its live performances due to COVID-19, but has still found ways to connect with fans. (Nate Edwards/BYU Photo)
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More than the players — BYU football, family, staff and cheerleaders head to SoFi Hawaii Bowl
A chartered jet left Provo for Hawaii on Friday, Dec. 20, carrying around 75 BYU football players, 11 full-time coaches, family members and other football personnel on their way to attend the SoFi Hawaii Bowl game on Dec. 24.
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Game Day Preparation — BYU cheer and stunt
BYU cheer and stunt is a major face of BYU. They are there cheering on the Cougars for football, women’s volleyball, men’s basketball and women’s basketball, not to mention the countless appearances they make throughout the year on the university's errand. This week the Universe looked into what the BYU cheer and stunt team does to prepare for game day.
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BYU Cheer and STUNT
STUNT is the fastest growing female sport in the country. It's derived from traditional cheer, but takes away the crowd-pleasing elements and focuses only on the technical and athletic parts of cheer.
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BYU celebrates Girls, Women in Sports Day
BYU Women's Tennis team signs autographs on T-Shirts for National Girls & Women in Sports Day participants. (BYU Photo)
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Senior cheerleader honors late father at international cheer competition
For BYU cheerleader Anna Richey, rooting for the Cougars is simply a part of her DNA; her family ties to Brigham Young University go back to before she was even born.
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Athletes of different backgrounds find fulfillment in collegiate cheer
BYU cheerleaders practice before the Boise game. Freshman Byrson Haynie originally had his sights set on football before joining the Cheer squad. (Ari Davis)
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