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THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

The student news site of Aspen High School

THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

The student news site of Aspen High School

THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

Teens pose for a photo in City Market, wearing Moon Boots.

Hot Take: Moon Boots are NOT a Hot Take.

Gia Galindo Bartley, Opinion and A&E Editor January 16, 2024

Moon Boots: Formally Aspen's favorite piece of tourist gear, most commonly paired with microwave jackets and lip filler. Brought to the world of ski resort-chic in the 70s and is now unfortunately, a trend...

The senior class poses on Lower Moore Field on Aug. 24., 2023.

A Letter to the Senior Class of ’24

Elsa Tullar, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2024

Dear AHS Seniors, I am writing to you in response to this chaotic and challenging time we are all facing right now. As we approach the beginning of the end of our high school journey, I find myself reflecting...

Quintessa Frisch and Elsa Tullar burnt out after doing layout for the Skier Scribblers October issue.

The Challenge of Student-Athlete Burnout

Sara Michelin, Staff Writer January 16, 2024

At AHS, many student-athletes participate in multiple athletic seasons. Our community holds athletes to high standards and as winter sports are in session, student-athletes are faced with various challenges....

What Makes A Good Gingerbread House

Greta Holton, Staff Writer January 16, 2024

This is the season that cookie real estate values are booming. The month of December is full of new gingerbread listings on the market. Some properties range from ginger-shacks to ginger-mansions with...

A Jewish solidarity event held in the midst of the conflict on November 9th in Aspen, Colorado.

Contentious Writing

Beau Toepfer, Guest Commentary December 12, 2023

Article 19 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights gives protection and immunity to the press, stating, “[Everyone has the right to] receive and impart information and ideas through...

A basket of sanitary supplies in a bathroom at AHS.

Menstrual Products

Sydney Klausman, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

In a large part of the U.S., menstrual products are considered luxury items, not necessities. This classification gives states the power to tax period products as they would items like make-up and toys,...

Students stroll through the halls, preparing for the upcoming winter season and time with one another.

Gratitude During the Holidays

Rylee Smith, News & Sports Editor December 6, 2023

The snow is falling and the string lights are displayed across trees and lamp poles every which way, signaling the arrival of another holiday season. This season consists of major holidays such as Thanksgiving,...

Data collected by the Pew Research Center demonstrates the percentage of social media sites users out are U.S. adults who regularly get news on these platforms.

Navigating News Consumption in a Time of Social Media

Quintessa Frisch, Editor in Chief November 28, 2023

In an era dominated by technology, social media has emerged as a source of information for many, causing the landscape of news consumption to undergo a transformative shift. With the increase in social...

AHS Students gathered around the campfire journaling during the Bair Ranch Ex-Ed program.

How is AHS Different from Schools in the City?

Sara Michelin, Staff Writer November 28, 2023

We live in a town people dream of traveling to, and it has recently come to my attention that Aspen is a unique place to grow up and to go to school. There are big differences in the way our school runs,...

Junior at AHS working on an assignment while using Steve Sands light box.

Shedding Light on Light Therapy

Sara Michelin, Staff Writer November 28, 2023

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), commonly referred to as seasonal depression in the media, occurs when the days get shorter and the air gets colder. As a result of the lack of sunlight during the winter...

Lots of fall favorites to read at the local book store.

Top 3 Fall Reads

Addy Chrisensen, News and Sports Editor November 9, 2023

It’s a dark and stormy night, lighting crawls across the sky as thunder rattles the world around you. The wind howls through the trees, blowing leaves of red, green, and yellow throughout the backyard....

Items found in the backpacks of AHS girls.

The Experience of a Teenage Girl in the 21st Century

Gia Galindo Bartley, Opinion/A&E Editor November 9, 2023

Girlhood. A term sweeping every girl's phone and soon, the world as we know it. But what is “Girlhood," and what does it really mean to be a teen girl in this day and age? Girlhood is crucial because...

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