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

A comic depicting the commercialism of Christmas and how it has affected our society.

Commercialization has increased greediness at Christmas

Bella Hoffman, Staff Writer December 20, 2018

As Thanksgiving food babies are covered up in cozy Christmas sweaters and red, green, and white decorations are hung all around, it’s interesting to think about how much money we spend over the holidays. Endless...

The cover from the Netflix documentary about the prison system called 13th.

America: the land of the imprisoned

Katelyn O'Callaghan, Staff Writer December 19, 2018

America is said to be the land of the free, yet the United States holds 5% of the world’s population and has nearly 25% of the world's prisoners. Convicts in the US are thrown into jail cells without...

Pictured above is junior Jaelin Nakagawa completing some pre-exams busy work in the library.

Why finals should be before winter break

Sophie Schlosser, Staff Writer December 19, 2018

Picture this: It was Friday, December 14, 2017, at Millbrook boarding school. The insidious and anxiety-driven week of ceaseless studying, sleepless nights, and caffeine-induced meltdowns was finally coming...

The counselors offices during a rare occasion when theres not students waiting outside.

Mishandling local current events within ASD

Aja Schiller, Website Manager December 17, 2018

Recent events at Aspen High School have left the student body reeling with gossip and rumors about multiple incidents involving students. There has been an ongoing sexual assault court case with students...

A picture of Ethan Linns hunting rifle leaning on a tree.

Will Gun Control Help or Hurt?

Ethan Linn, Staff Writer November 27, 2018

  A large group of students chanted “Hey, hey, NRA, how many kids did you kill today?” as they walk out of class April 20th, 2018. They were protesting assault rifles on the 19th anniversary...

Youth advocates stepping up for our futures

Kristen Spang, Staff Writer November 26, 2018

Young adults are being denied the opportunity to fight against climate change and make a difference in the natural world. Our Children’s Trust, a youth group, are trying to make a stand for what they...

Three dazzling crystal points on a cloudy day with snowy Aspen mountain in backround from left to right: Black Tourmaline Crystal Quartz, Rose Quartz, Crystal Quartz.

5 Healing Stones Every Student Needs to Get Through High School

Tessa Guthrie, Staff Writer November 26, 2018

For thousands of years, people have used alternative medicine to cure the body, mind, and spirit. Healing stones are one of the most popular forms of alternative medicine and have recently become a huge...

St Marys Catholic Church located next to Main Street.

Thanksgiving Break is here, but can ASD say the same about holiday equality?

Aja Schiller, Website Manager November 17, 2018

Winter Break is always time for celebration, family time, a period to de-stress from school, and of course, Christmas festivities. But the students at AHS who celebrate Jewish holidays aren’t as lucky...

Editorial: Go Vote!

November 8, 2018

All eligible students, teachers, parents, and community members should make an effort to participate in the upcoming midterm election on Tuesday, November 6th. Before anyone casts a ballot they need to...

Bauhaus sculpture at Aspen Institute with Highlands in the backround. The photo was taken on local Ex-Ed trip: 3D Art Bootcamp.

Ten wonderful photos from fall in Colorado

Tessa Guthrie, Staff Writer October 22, 2018

Slowly the mountains fade from their bright summer green to a warm golden sheet swallowing the mountainsides. Throughout the valley, the scenery drastically changes to fall. The air gets colder and fogs...

The film cover for “A Simple Favor.

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

Maeve McGuire, News Editor October 15, 2018

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...

Paris, France.
Maze garden outside of the castle we toured in Paris.

25 Mesmerizing Photos From Europe

Tessa Guthrie, Staff Writer October 15, 2018

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...

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