Years of Jumanji

Lala Schaldach, Staff Writer

January 9, 2020

Since 1995 to 2019 there have been three successful Jumanji to come to theaters. All are filled with adventure and are known for their creative storylines. Technology allows the movies continue to get more high tech with their filming capabilities making the movies more appealing. The movies have gotten...

Infinity Mirror Aspen Art Museum

Anna Coyle and Jenny Ellis, Staff Writer

January 9, 2020

This year from December 20th to May 10th, the Aspen Art Museum brought Yayoi Kusama’s work to the community. On the second floor of the museum, next to the elevator Kusama’s “Where the Lights in My Heart Go” (2016) installation can be viewed by all. This exhibit is part of her Infinity Room series....

Tall Girl Review

Lala Schaldach, Staff Writer

December 17, 2019

Tall girl is a Netflix original movie about a 6'1 junior in highschool, Jodi Kreyman played by Ava Michelle, who is on the hunt to find a boyfriend, As soon as a foreign exchange student walks into her school she is lovestruck because he is the only person who is taller than her but everyone else is...

Fashion Flashback: What rose to the top in the 2010s?

Bella Hoffman, Staff Writer

December 2, 2019

They say fashion repeats itself every 20 years, but the 2010s have recycled fashion trends from the whole 20th century. As we approach the end of the decade, many fashion trends from the 2010s have changed the way fashion is today but, it is still hard to match the 20th century’s level of innovation...

‘Thanksgivings’ around the world

Lily Citron, Staff Writer

November 23, 2019

As Thanksgiving approaches, most families in the United States begin to prepare for the usual feast. People start dreaming of juicy turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and perfectly crumbly apple pie. Although most Americans grew up celebrating Thanksgiving, many other countries have special celebrations...

Dan Jansen represents AHS at national band competition

Kayla Tehrani, Staff Writer

November 14, 2019

Daniel Jansen, a junior at AHS, is the first student to be accepted into the All-National Honor Ensemble, a group of 120 high school students from around the country chosen to play in a prestigious symphony orchestra. Daniel Jansen has been playing the French Horn, his first choice in instrument, since...

Axel Livingston – Art Show

Lily Citron, Staff Writer

November 14, 2019

Local artist and AHS student, Axel Livingston, had his first art show this October 11th and 12th at the Aspen Hatter in town. His highest selling painting sold for 5,000 dollars. Livingston, who has been creating art for the past four years, entering the world of professional exhibits. “I wanted...

Abraham Cruzvillegas: Hi, how are you, Gonzo? exhibit at AAM

Tessa Guthrie, Design Editor

November 6, 2019

 The  Aspen Art Museum’s newest exhibit, Abraham Cruzvillegas: Hi, how are you, Gonzo? incorporates the community in the exhibit while creating a space for fostering dialogue.  Abraham Cruzvillegas grew up in Mexico City. His childhood is the inspiration for much of his art. The exhibit is a celebration o...

What’s the rave about raves Colorado?

Bella Hoffman, Staff Writer

September 26, 2019

Flashing lights, lasers, ‘kandi’ bracelets, intense visuals, and pumping bass -what could be better than a rave in Colorado? Over the past few years, DJs like Zeds Dead, Excision, and Louis the Child have been taking the Denver concert scene by storm. These are not just concerts; they are raves. A...

15 Adventurous Photos from Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand

Tessa Guthrie, Design Editor

September 6, 2019

Anna Akana might need to take an ‘Intervention’ from music

Aja Schiller, Website Manager

May 28, 2019

Anna Akana, a Youtube influencer best known for her videos directed at helping young women, released a song about drugs and alcohol abuse called “Intervention”. The song tells a story about Akana and her struggle with people telling her she needs an intervention. Akana has a lot to boast about: she�...

AHS featured artist of the month: Estelle Sweeney

Hannah Yeary and Annika Nichols

May 23, 2019

May's artist of the month is...*drum roll please*...Estelle Sweeney. Sweeney is an IB art student at Aspen High School known for her unique pieces which are mostly inspired by her time in the outdoors. As she is an avid traveler and ski racer, she gains most of her inspiration from the world around...