Graphic by Nicole Ferguson
Skateboarding may come as a solo sport for some, but behind most skaters is a story shaped by family, friends and the people they ride with. “The first time I ever tried skateboarding was with some family friends,” sophomore Khonsu Marshall said. “They made doing tricks look so effortless, and that’s what initially drew me to it, despite the fact that most tricks are actually very difficult to learn. I borrowed my first skateboard from the family friends I mentioned before. I’m not sure where they got it from, but the paint splatter design on the back interested me. It was very easy to maneuver, and riding it felt very smooth.”