Joan and Harper Rose don’t care if you can kickflip or not. They just want you to be cool, be safe have a good time, and feel comfortable digging into the unknown. In their three-year run, Goofball Sk8boards hosted community events that featured skaters of all levels, local advocacy groups, and local musicians. But that will soon come to an end. By Nov. 1, their doors will shut for good.

Skate culture is rooted in rebellion—When you have wheels, the world becomes your playground. “No skating” signs be damned! But, with its anti-authoritarian nature comes the macho and cliquey spirit of the young men that tend to dominate the scene. Pointing and laughing at newcomers, substance use, and arrogant taunting that so many skaters partake in is enough to lead those taking on the sport for the fi

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