Opinion – THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

Do yourself a favor, and go watch “A Simple Favor”

October 15, 2018

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion

Despite an abundance of grim and uncanny plot twists, A Simple Favor manages to incorporate a subtle and dark sense of humor into the film, making the audience ask themselves, “Should I be laughing right now?” Director Paul Feig (“Bridesmaids”) succeeds in almost every aspect of this film; cre...

25 Mesmerizing Photos From Europe

Tessa Guthrie, Staff Writer

October 15, 2018

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Showcase

The group turned the corner of the narrow street filled with quaint cafes and fragrant bakeries. Suddenly, we saw it. A huge point of metal that seemed to pierce the clouds. People rode bikes and walked through a lush park littered with fountains surrounding it. This was it, we were finally seeing the...

Time to put Golden Goose in the caboose

Kaelyn Kroeger, Staff Writer

October 15, 2018

Filed under Opinion

The high-end clothing company, Golden Goose, just released an outrageous line of shoes that appear to be completely worn out and taped back together, receiving a heavy amount of backlash. Shoes are a tremendous part of every-day life. Most people prefer to have their shoes look new or at least look...

The Supreme Court, losing sight of its ideals?

Chloe Brettmann, News Editor

October 1, 2018

Filed under Opinion

Do you know how a Supreme Court Justice is appointed? Or why the Supreme Court and its Justices are important? In the last several years, there have been two new appointments to the Supreme court, but it seems the traditional role of the Court is rapidly changing. Looking at the Court today, there are a...

Ski Season has come to an end, what do we do now?

Olivia Zwieg, Staff Writer

May 30, 2018

Filed under Opinion

The closing of the ski slopes seems to annually leave Aspen’s youth with way too much time on their hands. Teenage adrenaline junkies don’t seem to embrace all four seasons of Aspen as they could, and we would like to think it’s because of their oblivion to what their backyards have to offer t...

The year of lasts

Madison Osberger-Low, Sports Editor

May 6, 2018

Filed under Opinion

As school roars to a finish, seniors begin to reflect on their high school experience as well as their best moments in their hometown of Aspen. The realization is upon us that activities and traditions, our last sporting games, last prom and last weeks of being home, will never be the same again. ...

Generation Z: The Most Impatient Generation

Tessa Guthrie, Staff Writer

May 5, 2018

Filed under Opinion, Showcase

In today’s world everything is fast, accurate, and in more quantity. Smartphones send texts within seconds, the internet provides millions of answers and resources, and people have more ways to achieve their goals. Generation Z (people born since 2000), are the biggest generation so far, and with the...

Big city culture in a small mountain town

Sam Kahn, News Editor

May 1, 2018

Filed under News, Opinion, Showcase

We all dread when tourists descend upon Aspen for summer vacation. Our community is a mecca for visiting mountain bikers and hikers--but also for the most sophisticated music and culture aficionados who come here to sample the cultural smorgasbord Aspen offers. Instead of hiding from the visiting hoa...

A tribute to Aspen

Jordan Fox, Editor-In-Chief

April 18, 2018

Filed under Opinion, Showcase

Recently I went down a rabbit hole of reminiscing that involved going through all the old photos and letters in my room. In addition to bringing back a flood of old memories, it reminded me how close I am to finally graduating and how far we have all come. After 13 years of new adventures, the class...

The March for Our Lives and for our rights

Aja Schiller, Staff Writer

April 9, 2018

Filed under Opinion

The matter of raising the regulations for gun control in the United States is a controversial topic. Some people will do anything to protect their rights to the second amendment, while others are saying that we should be taking a stand in making our society better. When I heard about how much people a...

Travel Guide to Saquarema,Brazil: an Unforgettable Experience

Bella Hoffman, Staff Writer

April 9, 2018

Filed under Opinion, Showcase

Have you ever considered traveling to Brazil? This past Spring Break, I traveled for the second time to Saquarema Brazil. My uncle lives in this beautiful country and that includes its perks. This includes no hotel, free food, and perfect beach access made this trip even more affordable. Brazil is...

The Top 10 Spring Fashion Trends 2018

Tessa Guthrie, Staff Writer

April 7, 2018

Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Showcase

Runway fashion is one of the most influential acts in pop culture, and spring runways are always pushing the boundaries. However, these trends often seem too elaborate and difficult to incorporate into everyday life. Here are the top ten trends are seen on the runway this spring and tips for how to incorporate...