The Red and Black (Athens, Ga.) 1893-current, November 16, 2006, Image 32

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Please say you saw us in Athens Living | The Red & Black | Thursday, November 16, 2006 | 21 Roller Derby catches on CAROLINE C. KILGORE The Red 4 Black i Roller Derby girls practice for competitions at Skate Around U.S.A. By MICHELLE FLOYD mfloyd@randb.com Sometimes people call Pam Enlow “Dirty Hippie.” But those people aren’t being mean — it’s her roller derby name. The sophomore from Canton and a group of other women get together every week to skate around as the Athens Roller Derby. “It’s a great social envi ronment,” Enlow said. “You get exercise, but it’s really just a lot of fun.” The group started in the summer and has already caught the interest of women in the area with a small amount of promotion through MySpace and fly ers around town. “There are about 20 (women) who show up on a regular basis,” said Amanda Hart, a University graduate from Suwanee. “And we are still open to new people coming in.” The group is open to all women — students or non students — of any age. “It’s about half and half, students and non-stu dents,” ► See DERBY, Page 29 Lau rel Oaks 6 Month Leases Available^ NOW FEATURING: 1,2, & 3 Bedroom Apts M rfrfD/^TrD J2j 175 Woodlake PL Athens, GA 30605 549.6254 www. rpmgt. com Visit Us: M-F 8:30am-5pm Sat. 10am-2pm Sun. By Appointment % % * Spacious Floorplans * Private Patios/Balconies * W/D conn. * Fireplaces Avail. * Business Center * Swimming Pool nlGDBU&ooo