Following Finland
Katelyn O'Callaghan, News Editor
October 17, 2019
There is a general consensus that countries, such as the United States, are leaders in education, and provide their students with academically superior schooling. However, the supposed world leader of education performed poorly on the first Programme of International Student Assessment (PISA), finishing...
Generation Z hits the voting polls
Lauren Fox, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
In a little more than a year from now, the class of 2020 will embark on their first time voting: the 2020 election. From a generation that is known for their passion pertaining to pertinent social issues, the chance to voice these beliefs in the polls will allow for a new source of advocation. A dramatic...
A perspective on anxiety and the college application process
Taylor Gurtman, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
“Start your college applications over the summer!” teachers, parents, and upperclassman had warned the Aspen High School class of 2020 in the spring of their junior year. The majority of them disregarded that suggestion, choosing to enjoy their summers instead. Next thing they knew, the school year...
A guide to the costs of senior year
Tatum Diemer, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2019
As fall slowly creeps through the valley, and the Aspen leaves are changing to their famous color, many AHS seniors are scrambling to complete their college applications with deadlines approaching quickly. Although this can be a great time of excitement as AHS seniors prepare for their future, there...
Homework: The Demise of Students
Ethan Hunt, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2019
As “the dark side of school” burdens our lovely students up and down the entirety of our valley, teachers seem to become more and more relentless when it comes to the vast amount of homework that is being assigned every night. As the constant battle between the pleasure-seeking students o...
10 ways to get the most out of the college fair
Tessa Guthrie, Design Editor
October 3, 2019
Every year Aspen High School hosts a massive college fair that helps students find their path after high school. The fair was created by Kathy Klug and is now the biggest college fair on the Western Slope. Over 246 colleges attend, as well as students from all over Colorado. The fair also includes 30 infor...
Enjoy Highschool
Maeve McGuire, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2019
Friday Night- the bleachers swell over, full of the AHS student body chanting the dance team’s new mantras. The next day, students spend their downtime hanging out with friends, representing AHS in their respective sport, or -maybe not so much anymore- in someone's busy basement, socializing covertly....
The hottest yoga studio in Aspen
Kaelyn Kroeger, Staff Writer
September 22, 2019
Arjuna is a local hot yoga studio that celebrates the working of the body and offers a variety of different types of yoga to various skill levels. Located on East Hopkins Avenue, Arjuna offers four different classes: Bikram, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, and Inferno Hot Pilates. Each class challenges various...
Stress Reduction at AHS
Ethan Hunt, Editor-in-chief
September 22, 2019
As the student body at AHS readily jumps back into the mandatory struggle of the dreaded school year, a tide of panic and stress is seemingly on the rise. Students showing signs of confusion and bafflement can be seen around every corner of the building while teachers urgently attempt to calm down their...
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...
Finals should be abolished
Ava Thornely, Staff Writer
May 28, 2019
Finals: having students memorize all topics from each subject, and cramming that knowledge into a two-hour test. Finals look different for everyone. Most students spend finals week stress eating, missing sleep, and crying a lot. The end of the year shouldn’t be this stressful for students; I belie...
Abortion: it’s more pro-life than you think
Bella Hoffman, Staff Writer
May 28, 2019
It’s just like every other day, but today you are pregnant. At the doctor’s office you are given three options: either keep your child, set up a planned adoption during the pregnancy, or give it to a foster care system after the child is born . Suddenly, your state representative, a 59-year-old part-time bus...
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