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The Student News Source of Sparkman High School

The Crimson Crier

The Student News Source of Sparkman High School

The Crimson Crier

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Reader eagerly awaits for new Harry Potter novel, hopes for new magic

By Erin Stender, Reporter May 17, 2016

Nine years after author J.K. Rowling released the final Harry Potter book, the wizarding world is set to return this summer. To be published on Rowling’s birthday, July 31, the “new book” is not...

Second annual Stomp the Violence held in Cafeteria

Second annual Stomp the Violence held in Cafeteria

By Erin Stender, Editor in Chief May 2, 2016

On April 28, members of the Student Service Organization hosted their second annual "Stomp the Violence" event. This years event focused on the harms of drug abuse and gun violence. The night held...

Girls share their personal stories

April 7, 2016
We are faced with the same dilemma every time we embrace our quirks, our bodies and our choices. Our decisions, and even our mistakes are the weapons that people use to crush our own personal freedom. All around the world, there is slut shame being thrown around, primarily aimed at women. People who do this do not think about the effects it has on the people they pick as their target. We have both been a victim of this cruel act.
New show converts books to small screen, leaves fans anxious, excited

New show converts books to small screen, leaves fans anxious, excited

By Erin Stender, Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2016

On Jan 12, Freeform, previously know as ABC Family, premiered its new action-packed drama, Shadowhunters. As of today, two episodes of the series have been released, with 13 episodes confirmed. Based...

Assistant principal Maurice Jones get assistance in putting on his googles for the pie in the face event. Students paid $1 to throw the pie.

FCCLA hosts walk to raise funds for breast cancer

By Erin Stender, Editor in Chief October 30, 2015

Yesterday, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, or FCCLA, hosted their fifth annual charity walk, in order to raise money for breast cancer research. The walk, held during third block, cost...

[Video] Seniors share mission trip experiences

By Emily Baucum, Social Media Editor August 17, 2015

"In the mornings we would go to strips in the town square. I would go to stores and talk to them and get to know them personally," Senior Joseph Rury said. Over the summer, not everyone was kicking...

The Paper Towns movie grossed $28,824,133 since its release on July 24, 2015

Paper Towns movie provides summer fun, Pokemon song

By Erin Stender, Editor in Chief August 13, 2015

After the success of New York Times best-selling author John Green’s book The Fault in Our Stars’ movie adaption, Hollywood turned to Green’s novel Paper Towns to be their next summer blockbuster. Both...

Pitch Perfect 2 falls flat in face of hype

Pitch Perfect 2 falls flat in face of hype

By Erin Stender, Editor in Chief May 21, 2015

While its’ predecessor blew audiences away, “Pitch Perfect 2” falls flat. Starring actresses Rebel Wilson and Anna Kendrick, produced by Elizabeth Banks, Paul Brooks, Max Handelman and written by...

Shown above is the famous “coming home kiss” in New Yorks’ Time Square on V-E day. The famous scene is shown from a different angle, as captured by a Naval photographer. Showing  photo instead of the LIFE one is used here for copyright reasons.
Photo via Lt. Victor Jorgensen / The National Archives

Student, teachers share importance of history, recalling V-E Day

By Erin Stender, Editor in Chief May 21, 2015

When the United States’ fight in Europe ended on May 8, 1945, the nation rejoiced. America’s boys were coming home. Even now, on the 70 year anniversary of its conclusion, the second world war still...

Photo courtesy of Double Fine Studios

Broken Age game review, revival of the adventure game genre

By Erin Stender, In-Depth Editor May 11, 2015

Instead of blowing a zombies head off, one finds themselves solving puzzles and following a story to be invested in. A point-and-click adventure carried by witty writing and intricate puzzles. Sound familiar?...

Student discusses push to feature women on currency

Student discusses push to feature women on currency

By Erin Stender, In-depth Editor April 3, 2015

George Washington. Abraham Lincoln. Ben Franklin. Besides being as American as apple pie, what do they have in common? They have all been forever memorialized in U.S. currency…and they are male. Recently,...

Facebook has face in books

Facebook has face in books

By Erin Stender, In-Depth Editor January 25, 2015

For the new year, Facebook creator, Mark Zuckerberg, has created a new book club. Specifically, a Facebook- book club. Zuckerberg plans to read a new book every other week along with the 89,000 other people...

As seen on TV

By Erin Stender, In-Depth Editor December 15, 2014

We have all seen them “Call now, only $19.99” ‘Special TV offer” But do these random toys and inventions actually work? The Crimson Crier set out to find the truth. Snackeez 6/10 For $9.99,...

Most recent terrorist threat explained

Most recent terrorist threat explained

By Erin Stender, In Depth Editor October 27, 2014

Isis. You hear it everywhere, but who are these guys? This middle-eastern terrorist group is striking panic into the world as they campaign across Iraq and Syria in order to create an Islamic State. As...

How the other half lives on half days

By Erin Stender, In-Depth Editor September 26, 2014

Half days are eagerly awaited on by students; the week drags on as days are counted down until the day of early release arrives. But why do students get out of class? This year, the school has four planned...

Shortage of language teachers forces students into online classes

Shortage of language teachers forces students into online classes

By Erin Stender, In-Depth Editor August 28, 2014

Imagine walking into a classroom expecting to be taught by a foreign language teacher and instead discovering a computer in their place. This is exactly what happened to students placed in Alabama Connecting...

Redefinition of distracting hair grants students more expressive freedom

Redefinition of distracting hair grants students more expressive freedom

By Erin Stender, Spread Editor August 15, 2014

Every year when the schools doors open, students inevitably arrive with the shades of summer in their hair. Pink, purple, blue and other unnatural colors have become extremely popular hues to dye one's...

Over 500 seniors graduated on May 20.

Over 500 seniors walk across stage

By Erin Stender, Reporter May 21, 2014

Principal Mike Campbell addressed over 500 seniors before they took their last walk as Senators last night at the Von Braun Center. "Thanks for allowing me to be your principal," Campbell said. "Over...

Exchange student Yana Golovnkh participates in a game in English class.

Exchange students find Alabama a nice surprise

By Erin Stender, Reporter May 19, 2014

Going on vacation is one thing, but going halfway around the world, alone, and attending school in a foreign country is a completely different matter. Russian students, Yana Golovnykh and Rada Kuzmina...

It is not rocket science, student says

By Erin Stender, Reporter April 17, 2014

Paper rustles as the surveys are passed across the desks. I wait, unsure what these high-up college guys could possibly want to know about my aspirations. I flip the survey, unsure what to expect from...

Sophomore explains why students don’t know facts

By Erin Stender, Reporter March 18, 2014

What two countries border the United States? When was the Declaration of Independence signed? Simple questions, right? The surprise is that the average high school student cannot answer these common...

Common sense no longer common

By Erin Stender, Reporter March 12, 2014

What two countries border the United States? When was the Declaration of Independence signed? Simple questions, right? The surprise is that the average high school student cannot answer these...

Olympic Preview

Olympic Preview

By Erin Stender, Reporter January 8, 2014

After a four year wait, it is once again time to pull out your USA toboggans and star-spangled mittens for the 2014 Winter Olympics. All the XXII Winter Olympics athletes from all over the world will...

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