Fine dining for AHS students
Annika Nichols, Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
Dining with friends is a constant cycle of CP Burger, Big Wrap, and occasionally New York Pizza or Hickory House. Sometimes, it’s rough to be an Aspen High School student looking for affordable cuisine in Aspen Colorado. I love Big Wrap as much as the next AHS student, but there are tons of other places...
The United States is in need of a mindful minute
Emily Kinney, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
Whether it’s breathing exercises, listening to a ringing bell, or simply sitting still, students at AHS have most likely participated in a “mindful minute.” These minutes are exercises in mindfulness, designed to train one’s mind to observe one’s thoughts and feelings without judgement or criticism. During said minutes, students are encoura...
The Electoral College: a failure of democracy
Katelyn O'Callaghan, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2020
In the 2020 election, Colorado voters will see Colorado Proposition 113, the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, on their ballots. The proposition will determine if Colorado will use the popular vote system rather than the Electoral College. The topic has sparked debate around whether the Electoral...
Local restaurants (mis)handling of COVID-19 regulations
Aja Schiller, News Editor
October 15, 2020
There are many regulations for restaurants to follow in order to be open during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Pitkin County Response and Recovery website labels them as “The Five Commitments to Containment,” which are: maintaining six feet between people who are not in the same household, frequently...
“Just a hoax”: Pres. Trump is diagnosed with COVID-19
Aja Schiller, News Editor
October 15, 2020
After months of making light of the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump and the first lady were with COVID-19 early October 1st. Pres. Trump announced the news over Twitter, and canceled a Florida campaign rally set to be on Friday, Oct. 2. He was transported to the Walter Reed National...
Editorial: a tribute to RBG
Emily Kinney, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2020
She was a champion of creating gender equality; the United States could not retain the title “The Land of the Free'' without the work of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In order to repay RBG for her years of effort in creating “free-er” America, the American people must fight to make...
Best Zoom backgrounds
Kaelyn Kroeger, Writing Editor
September 22, 2020
In the age of digital classes, adding a little zest to your daily Zooms can be a little spark of entertainment both for yourself and your classmates. Zoom is an app that has become one of the most popular amidst a pandemic. The application has artfully and generously included the option to change your...
AHS blasting off with Rocketbook
Kayla Tehrani, Business Manager
September 22, 2020
This year, AHS did something new and gave each student and teacher a Rocketbook. The Rocketbook was given to students as a means of taking notes without wasting paper, as well as providing legible scans of homework in a timely and streamlined manner. The Rocketbook is essentially an erasable ...
Jeff Bezos should be consumed by the public in a grand feast
Tessa Guthrie, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2020
Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon, should be consumed by the public in a grand feast. Bezos is currently the richest person in the world, with a net worth of $184.9 billion. Bezos makes $2,489 each second, in comparison, the average full time worker makes $876 a week. Bezos is also known to exploit his workers....
Disposable vs. fabric masks
Annika Nichols, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020
The most obvious fashion statement today is something we never would’ve expected six months ago: masks. Masks encourage people to cover their faces. You now have the option to wear a simple disposable mask or invest in a fabric mask. Both prove effective but are fabric masks superior to disposable...
AHS has taken virtual learning in stride
Stef Wojcik, News Editor
September 18, 2020
Aspen High School has not skipped a beat in providing students with the resources for smooth online classes, and their efforts in maintaining school spirit are just as strongly integrated. On September 9th, students attended grade-level meetings where they talked with their class officers about the...
No online homework: a way to improve online school
Jenny Ellis, Staff Writer
September 14, 2020
Online school presents challenges for students being online all day. There is no question that this unforeseeable no in personschool situation AHS is currently facing is complicated. But there are ways for students and teachers to work together to make this experience as enjoyable as possible. Sitting...