The pom-poms swirled in unison, the flags whirled with precision and the human pyramids slowly climbed in a vast celebratory ...

Four members of Miami University’s cheerleading squad say they are being helped by their shared major of study – engineering – during their energetic and complex routines during games.

Teams, including cheer, song/pom, short flags ... watched during the team's finals routine as one of the two-story human pyramids grew shaky. "I saw the whole other side collapse," she said.

Four of Miami’s Cheer Squad – all men - are also friends ... The intricate movements, human pyramid building and other team actions are all well-served by this area of study, said the 22 ...