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Are you and your squad having a Secret Santa this year? Want to exchange gifts with your friends but your earnings from your summer job are running a little low? Planning on being Santa’s little helper by stuffing stockings for your mom and sister? Give the gift of beauty with these 30 great gifts under $30.

When one imagines a college cheer squad, a decades-long legacy normally comes to mind, whether good or bad. But the cheerleaders at Universidad Autónoma de Centro América in San José, Costa Rica, are building their own tradition after only five years in existence, competing

When it comes to competition, AC knows to go straight to the experts. Which is why we gathered together some of our past Cheerleaders of the Month to give you the inside scoop on the world of competitive cheer.

Tiffany Thornton may be known for her comedic timing in shows like “That’s So Raven,” “Hannah Montana,” “Wizards of Waverly Place” and “Sonny With A Chance,” but her real life has not always been as cheerful.

As October comes to a colorful close, wardrobes are changing seasons, too. There’s no need to panic that sandal weather is behind us, though. We’re stepping into fall with these awesome autumn must-haves. Let’s gear up to look cozy and fabulous!

There’s no other day in the entire year that celebrates thrills and chills quite like Halloween. And you know what that means….scary movies! Here’s our countdown of some of the best (and most terrifying) films of all-time. Scroll through our list of the top 20 and click on the box art to find out more about the movie and some fun & freaky facts!

Although it seems like the end of the world, there are plenty of ways to stay involved in cheer, from practices to competitions, while you recover. Keep your head up and step into the spirit leader spot!

We gathered together top athletes from powerhouse programs to discuss everything from Worlds to uniform trends to what they believe makes up the ultimate all-star cheerleader. Check out what these passionate athletes had to say about their first love—cheerleading.

Tsunami traveled to Worlds in April 2011 with a positive mindset and the distinct goal to improve its previous season’s fifth-place finish. In order to contend with some of the biggest names in cheerleading, the athletes knew they’d have to execute not one, but two flawless routines.

Do you love our June covergirl Kendall Jenner as much as we do? Check out all these extras from her AC cover shoot and some exclusive behind-the-scenes shots!