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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

Myles Gollop

Myles Gollop, News Editor

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Adding Justices Would Be Mistake for Democrats

Adding Justices Would Be Mistake for Democrats

By Myles Gollop, News Editor May 19, 2021

First instituted in 1789, the US Supreme Court was created to “ensure the American people the promise of equal justice under law and, thereby, also function as guardian and interpreter of the Constitution.”...

The Golden State Warriors are set to face the Lakers in tomorrow night's NBA Play-In game.

NBA Play-In Offers Exciting Basketball

By Myles Gollop, News Editor May 18, 2021

Five months since the 2020-2021 NBA season tipped off, the postseason has finally arrived. Except this year, things are a little different. A play-in tournament will decide who the seven and eight seeds...

The team huddles up during a time-out.

Boys Basketball Gets Huge Win Over Oak Mountain

By Myles Gollop, News Editor December 18, 2020

In its biggest win of the season, the basketball team narrowly defeated number 2 Oak Mountain 52-48. Senior Trevon Ragland led the team in scoring with 15 points, Xavier Williams added 14 and Calen Lightford...

Sports Editor Makes NBA Predictions

Sports Editor Makes NBA Predictions

By Myles Gollop, Reporter December 18, 2020

Four days before the NBA’s Dec. 22 start date, teams frantically get their teams together ready for play. In a year full of confusion, the coronavirus dictates everything about the season from dates...

Working on scheduling, Co-Op teacher Brandi Glenn updates students' progress.

New Co-Op Teacher Brings Real-World Experience

By Myles Gollop, News Editor November 17, 2020

 As Brandi Glenn was promoted to vice president of her local financial institution, she did not see herself becoming a teacher. Little did she know, years later, she would accept a teaching job at Sparkman...

Senior Makes Election Predictions

Senior Makes Election Predictions

By Myles Gollop, News Editor November 3, 2020

Just a day before the historic 2020 elections, experts agree on one thing: Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States.  Four years ago, one of the greatest political upsets of all time...

It's Time For Senators To Have Term Limits

It’s Time For Senators To Have Term Limits

By Myles Gollop, News Editor November 2, 2020

Legislation for congressional term limits is long overdue. The current arrangement of term limits needs to be torn down and completely radicalized. Nobody deserves the power of being in national politics...

Brothers Face Off In Tonight's Rival Game

Brothers Face Off In Tonight’s Rival Game

By Myles Gollop, News Editor October 1, 2020

Tonight will reignite the historic rivalry between Bob Jones and Sparkman, but that will not be the only battle on the gridiron. The coaches of the two opposing teams, Laron White and Kelvis White are...

The movie, 1917, follows two British soldiers during World War I.

War Movies Can Teach Us Alot About War

By Myles Gollop, Reporter February 3, 2020

As time progresses, the number of war veterans is dwindling. In 2011, the last surviving World War 1 veteran passed away. According to the National World War II Museum, less than 400 hundred thousand out...

NBA Trade Deadline Approaches

NBA Trade Deadline Approaches

By Myles Gollop, Reporter January 15, 2020

NBA trade season is finally upon us. On Feb. 6, one of the most important days of the league calendar, the NBA trade deadline, will occur. Player movement will be rampant, and teams will take their final...

Countdown Is Decent, Not Extraordinary

Countdown Is Decent, Not Extraordinary

By Myles Gollop, Reporter November 19, 2019

The movie "Countdown" is about an APP that predicts when someone will die. In the beginning of the movie, partygoers download the app to see who has the shortest lifespan. Soon, they realize that “Countdown”...

SGA Plans for the Year

SGA Plans for the Year

By Myles Gollop, Reporter September 18, 2019

With Sparkman having such a large student body, it is necessary that students have a voice. SGA is the voice of the student body and they make important decisions that concerns all students. This includes...

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