With less than a week remaining before National Poetry Slam 2008 gets rolling in Madison, the cityâ??s team is working hard in preparation for the competition. All five members — Evy Gildrie-Voyles, Josh Healey, Ryan Hurley, Eric Mata, and Danez J. Smith — are busy making their performance decisions and last-minute adjustments to ensure their success. But how did they find themselves on the hometown squad for the latest addition to Madisonâ??s artistic crown jewels?
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