The word is commonly associated with college athletics.

     An athlete is red-shirted when they are held out of their sport for a year allowing them to grow and perform at a higher level by gaining an extra year to compete.

     Now it’s become a trend with our children.

     A psychologist tells us the trend of holding kids back to give them a competitive edge in athletics has been on the rise.

     Dr. Jennifer White Baughan says the number of kids being held back has tripled since the 70s, "The question is what kind of balance. Do we have in this country on the actual value added that we are giving to our children when we are moving them ahead?"

     Research does show, if a child is to be held back, the ideal time is kindergarten or 1st grade.

On Friday, April 13, a screening of “Miss Representation” will be held at 6:30pm in Room 417 on the 4th floor of University Square. The screening is co-sponsored by UMR Diversity Committee, UMR Film and Book Club, and Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted County Victim Services. Following the screening there will be a moderated discussion. The event is free and open to the public.

 ABC 6 TV announces that they will broadcast Minnesota High School Tournaments on their This TV 6.2 Channel. General Manager David Harbert noted that this is an exciting programming addition to their regular ABC program schedule.
 
The Minnesota Boy High School Basketball Tournament will be broadcast on KAAL TV 6.2 and Charter 386 beginning Thursday, March 22 with Class 3-A Semi-Finals at 12 Noon and 2 PM. The Semi-Finals for Class 4-A will be played at 6 and 8 PM. Semi-Final competition continues Friday, March 23 with Class 1-A with games at 12 Noon and 2 PM and Class 2-A at 6 and 8 PM. KAAL TV will broadcast all four MN Boys Basketball Tournament games on Saturday, March 24th with Class 1-A at 12 Noon, Class 2-A at 2 PM, Class 3-A at 6 PM and Class 4-A at 8 PM.