The student news site of Aspen High School

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

Students enjoy lunch outside Commons

The only place more exclusive than the boat: the hallway

Anna Coyle and Jenny Ellis November 4, 2019

Eating lunch seems like the easiest task of the school day; it’s a break in the day to relax and hang out with friends. However, at Aspen High School, lunchtime turns into a much more complicated ordeal....

TheJoker film poster released to theaters Oct. 4, 2019.

The Joker Review

Brenon Reed, Staff Writer November 4, 2019

Many different actors have brought to life their interpretation of the infamous character the Joker. From Mark Hamill in Batman: The Animated Series (1992) to Heather Ledger in The Dark Knight (2008),...

Dual Teir Legal System

Tullis Burrows, Assistant Advising Editor November 4, 2019

It’s no secret that America's Criminal Justice system is flawed. With the highest prison population in the world, routine and systemic racial abuse, and one of the highest recidivism rates in the world,...

Climate Change Effects on Tourists

Sydney Schaldach, Staff Writer October 24, 2019

Aspen is suffering from climate change more than most people think. Two winters ago the town had a record amount of no snow. Many people canceled their vacation in Aspen because there weren’t going to...

Finnish student thriving in their school environment (left). American student stressed out (right).

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...

Payton Curley, an AHS senior and member of Gen Z, plans to vote for her first time during the 2020 election.

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,...

Bella Williams ringing the bell after sending in her college application.

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...

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....

Homework: The Demise of Students

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...

College flags displayed in the Aspen High School cafeteria in the week leading up to College Fair.

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....

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...

The hottest yoga studio in Aspen

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...

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