After Pittsburgh massacre, Aspen’s houses of worship consider adding more security
Sophie Schlosser, Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
Under the Chabad Jewish Community Center’s stately chandeliers and white vaulted ceiling, a standing-room-only crowd of Jewish and non-Jewish mourners gathered in remembrance of the Pittsburgh massacre victims and to discuss the safety of Aspen’s places of worship. In one of the deadliest att...
Aspen Mountain opens early:
Kaelyn Kroeger, Staff Writer
November 25, 2018
Opening Day of Aspen Mountain came early this year and skiers were ready to hit the slopes. There were 175 acres of terrain open and 25 trails with an 11-14 inch base. According to aspensnowmass.com, this season’s forecast for snowfall predicts an average year, but thanks to several early storms...
Jojo Siwa: High Ponies and Wholesomeness
Tessa Guthrie, Staff Writer
November 18, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News, Showcase
Jojo Siwa, most commonly known for her two seasons on the television show Dance Moms, is now worth $8 million for selling hair bows. She is 15. Although Jojo Siwa's time on Dance Moms was short, she became known for her unique, youthful wardrobe and the huge hair bows she wore every day. After leaving...
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: a beautiful disaster
Kristen Spang, Staff Writer
November 18, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, News
With its dazzling scenery and mystical characters, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a must-see for kids and parents. The film, directed by Lasse Hallstrom and Joe Johnston, takes on a unique perspective of the traditional ballet and incorporates an imaginative outlook on the characters. Mac...
Professional development at AHS
Katelyn O'Callaghan, Staff Writer
November 17, 2018
Compared to other districts, the Aspen School District (ASD) exceeds the set expectations of Professional development through unique opportunities and a highly motivated staff. Professional development is a way for teachers to augment their craft and learn new teaching techniques to accommodate e...
The Bass Drops and the Weekends Pop
Stefani Wojcik, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Filed under News, Student Projects
Everyone loves Friday’s but AHS has taken lunch in the commons to a new level with students, and staff, freely dancing and singing along to a weekly music playlist. Music Fridays have become an AHS weekly occurrence during lunch. This event is run by the student senate and has given students the lux...
Amanda Trendell: a backstory
Kaelyn Kroeger, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Sports
One of the most beloved staff members in the Aspen High School has worked here for less than a year. Since starting work at AHS, Athletics Department Administrative Assistant Amanda Trendell has been appreciated and adored by the girls' lacrosse players, ex-ed students, and colleagues. She moved t...
Beating the winter blues
Alex Engelmann, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is characterized as a form of depression that affects people mainly in the fall and winter months. A change in the seasons triggers SAD, and there are many different theories as to why this occurs. Some experts believe that a change in the seasons disrupts ...
French exchange students come to town
Tatum Diemer, Layout and Online Digital Media Editor
November 8, 2018
Students and faculty at AHS take pride in the school’s international outreach, with the latest sample arriving in the form of the French Exchange Program. Every other year students from the Nelson Mandela school in Nantes, France come and spend two weeks with an AHS student, and the year after tho...
ASD Board of Education Controversy
Chloe Brettmann, News Editor
November 8, 2018
Filed under News
During the first quarter of the 2018/19 school year, there was significant tension between Aspen School District (ASD) leadership and community members who challenged the quality of school climate and culture. Board meetings on September 17th and October 1st, which are open to the public, were packed...
A Sadie Hawkins homecoming for AHS
Tessa Guthrie, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Sadie Hawkins dances were originally invented as a joke, but recently they have become a catalyst for girls and women’s empowerment. The dance was inspired by a “hillbilly” cartoon called Li’l Abner, from the 1950s, where an unattractive girl, named Sadie Hawkins, chased down a man she admired...
Sexual assault: how it’s impacting the community
Bella Hoffman, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted, but only 12,000 cases are reported each year. In the midst of the #Metoo and the #WhyIDidntReport movements, once admired public figures are being held accountable for sexual assault allegations. Communities across the nation are facing questions abo...
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