The Crimson Crier

Written by Meghann Kennedy · January 25, 2012  

               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.               ... (more...)

Written by Meghann Kennedy · January 6, 2012  

               Gratefulness is a word that most people are familiar with, but what does it really mean? When everything is taken from you, that’s when you really find out.                Matthew Cook is a senior who, over the past month, gained a huge fan base.... (more...)

Written by Meghann Kennedy · December 22, 2011  

                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... (more...)

Written by Meghann Kennedy · December 20, 2011  

Imagine waking up in the events after the 1929 stock market crash. You and your family are being shoved head first into the Great Depression. All of your ambitions, hopes and dreams are ruined. Could you handle all of that? In this hypothetical situation, no.  In 1929, there was nothing like... (more...)

Written by Meghann Kennedy · December 6, 2011  

               Black Friday has always been a huge joke to me. Last year, while working it, I encountered fights and tired customers at 4 a.m. with carts upon carts of unnecessary items. This year, for some reason, I decided to go out and stand on the opposite side of the cash... (more...)

Written by Meghann Kennedy · September 22, 2011  

               On Friday, Sept. 16, the football team lost to Hazel Green 17-38.                In the first half, the Trojans broke through all lines of defense to get two touchdowns in a matter of minutes, creating a buffer against any fights later on in the game.               ... (more...)

Written by Meghann Kennedy · September 20, 2011  

The very first day and the last first day of high school are the most exciting days of one’s life. For students, it lasts just four years. For teachers, it lasts just as long as they want. College and career counselor Roger Hillis, decided to make his last 33 years. Since 1979, he has taught... (more...)

Written by Meghann Kennedy · August 31, 2011  

               Walking through the halls on Aug. 18 was like walking through an alternate reality. The halls were dead quiet. Students and teachers, hugging and crying, were all mourning the loss of junior Allen Lucas.                 On the evening of Aug. 17,... (more...)

Written by Meghann Kennedy · December 20, 2010  

Woe a life of plastic bags, broken hangers and angry customer. Woe, hardships of a retail cashier at Christmas time. Coming from a food based job background, customer service sounded like a dream. No smelling like food after work, a busier environment and no accidental burns due to the fryer.... (more...)

Written by Meghann Kennedy · December 14, 2010  

Opening the clear wrapper and taking of the plastic “pull here” sticker is always the most exciting part about actually going out and buying a new CD. In a world of quick technological advances, this rarely ever happens. Sometimes, it is for good reason. A Day to Remember’s new CD, “What... (more...)

Written by Meghann Kennedy · September 17, 2010  

Wikileaks has been around since July 2007. Ever since then, the anti-war website has been unleashing a full-fledged attack on all branches of the US Military. The website’s creator, Julian Assange, claims as his excuse for releasing classified military information and plans to the public... (more...)

Written by Meghann Kennedy · August 25, 2010  

Crowded hallways with large classes are something found in most schools. With the growing population of neighborhoods, Madison County Schools are no exception to this overcrowding epidemic. The difference, however, are the makeshift solutions. The student population stands currently at 1953... (more...)