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Police officers and fathers on “Courageous” journey
January 25, 2012 • Tori Jenkins
In the movie “Courageous”, five fathers face the reality that they are not the fathers that they thought they were. Adam Mitchell, an Albany, Ga. deputy sheriff wears his uniform with pride. He provides for his wife, Victoria and his two...
Starting off the new year with a sad book
January 25, 2012 • Meghann Kennedy, Editor in Chief
The first book of the year always sets in stone whether it is going to be a good year or not. Picking what is seemingly the saddest book released in January, “The Fault in Our Stars” makes me question what makes a year good or bad. Hazel Lancaster...
Photo show captivates and illuminates the library with awards and future careers in mind
January 10, 2012 • Sierra Fridelle
Art met the public last Thursday, as the Sparkman Photo Show proudly displayed everything photography students have been working on. The students were responsible for everything regarding their photo: taking the photo, enlarging the photo, adding...
“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” imprints idea of a perfect movie
December 22, 2011 • Meghann Kennedy, Editor in chief
Based on the first book of the world-renowned trilogy by Swedish author Stieg Larsson, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” covers all bases of what a good movie should be: intense, romantic and violent. The movie opens by telling two separate...
“The Help” is helped by its great message
December 22, 2011 • Kasey Stender
With posters and nominations plastered all over the world, it is nearly unheard of to not know of “The Help.” I have read it and completely agree with the world: It truly is a mesmerizing book. It is based in the 1960s when African-Americans...
Marshall’s second seasonal movie rings the stress out of the holidays
December 22, 2011 • Brandi Whyte
Directed by Garry Marshall, “New Year’s Eve” is the film solution for those of us stressed out from hectic last-minute shopping or horrendous wrapping paper mishaps this holiday season. Following the precedent set by Marshall’s...
Cracker Barrel brings shame to “the old-style country meal”
December 16, 2011 • Daniel Judge
If one wants a good country-style meal, Cracker Barrel wants their business, but I do not think they deserve it. From their disgusting chicken and dumplings all the way to the not-so-lovely cowboy burger, Cracker Barrel is not a restaurant...
“Living” up to expectations
December 6, 2011 • Brittany Robertson
The fourth movie installment of the riveting vampire romance series “Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part One” has been released to screaming fans. I recently took time to visit Monaco Pictures in Bridgestreet to view this newest part of the Twilight series. The main character,...
Rednecks prove to be geniuses
November 30, 2011 • Kasey Stender
After several weeks of watching the National Geographic show, “Rocket City Rednecks”, I have decided to give it three-and-a-half out of five stars for its originality. The show features local scientists Travis Taylor, Pete Erbach, Greg “Rog” Jones, Charles “Daddy”...
Student experiences magic of Hogwarts
November 30, 2011 • Brandi Whyte
For me, a typical family vacation to Universal Studios inOrlando,Fla., consists of riding “The Incredible Hulk” roller coaster until dizzy, purchasing a magic wand from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, snacking on piping hot churros… and hugging “Harry...
