Blog Post 3 (text + video + 1 photo)

Day in the Life of Makenna Stack offers a really short, fast glimpse into Makenna Stack’s everyday routine as a member of the TRU Wolfpack Premier Cheer Team. Instead of long explanations or detailed breakdowns, the video uses quick, energetic clips set to music to capture the pace of her life. Viewers get rapid snapshots of her day, creating a fun, upbeat look at how much she fits into her schedule.

Makenna is currently studying Respiratory Therapy at Thompson Rivers University, a challenging program that demands focus and dedication. Alongside her schoolwork, she manages three jobs, making her days packed and constantly moving. The video flashes through moments from her morning, school activities, work shifts, and cheer practice, keeping things light, quick, and visually engaging.

These short clips highlight the intensity and commitment it takes to be part of the TRU Premier team while balancing academics and work. Even though the video is brief, it gives a clear sense of Makenna’s drive and passion for cheerleading. It’s a tiny, fast-paced glimpse into her life, simple, energetic, and enjoyable to watch.

Hope you enjoy this video, and please make sure to check out all the other great stories on this page about the TRU WolfPack Cheer team. Thank you!  

Blog Post 2 (text + podcast + 1 photo)

In The Person Behind the Title, listeners are invited to step beyond the bright lights, routines, and game-day energy to meet Tanisha Terry, one of TRU’s dedicated cheer captains. This audio story dives into who Tanisha is beyond her role, exploring her journey, leadership, and the motivation that drives her both on and off the mat.

Through personal reflections and behind-the-scenes moments, Tanisha shares how she balances the pressures of being a team leader with her life as a student and individual. From early mornings at practice to late nights studying, she opens up about the challenges, sacrifices, and joys that come with representing TRU Cheer.

Listeners will gain insight into what it truly means to hold the title of “captain” not just the performance and precision seen on the sidelines, but the responsibility, resilience, and heart that come with leading a team. The Person Behind the Title reveals Tanisha’s authentic voice, her passion for teamwork, and her vision for what it means to inspire others.

This story reminds us that every title has a story behind it and every leader, like Tanisha, has a journey worth hearing. 

Blog Post 1 (Text + 3 Photos)

Assignment 2:

Ever wondered what the TRU cheer team is, you see them at games or videos of them on social media and think wow that looks really cool but what are they doing and what is the sport of cheerleading about. In this article I will be talking all about the sport of cheer. 

Cheerleading is a sport where participants ( called cheerleaders ) cheer for a team as a form of encouragement. It can range from spirited chanting to gravity-defying activities called stunting. Collegiate cheerleading specifically is primarily focused on maintaining school spirit during university athletics  while also competing in different divisions, compared to all-star cheerleading is just about competition. 

When competing as a collegiate cheer team in Canada you have a few divisions you can compete in from level 1-7. The main divisions are School Advanced level 4 ,  Premier level 7 , and Game Day . Each of these divisions have sub-categories that are divided by gender, so under those they have All Girl, Small Coed, Large Coed All Girl, Small Coed, Large Coed All Gender. 

The TRU cheer team competes in the level 7 small co-ed premier division and  level 4 all girl school advanced division. The difference between these two divisions is level 7 has free flipping stunts ( where the flyer has no contact with a base or braces) Another big difference on level 7 is that pyramids are allowed up to 2 ½ stories high. With level 4 there are no free flipping stunts allowed, there are more spins and twists in stunts. 

As you can see the world of cheer is complex and can be complicated but I hope this could help you understand a little more about cheerleading and what the TRU cheer team is all about.