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Newspaper headlines from major newspapers such as the New York Times, BBC, and Scientific American.

Four-Day Work Weeks Should Be Normalized

Heidi Hancock, Staff Writer ~ February 6, 2026

Switching to a 4-day work week would vastly benefit businesses, schools, and industries. Many companies, such as Chick-fil-a (in certain locations), the Japan branch of Microsoft, and Panasonic, have switched...


This photo takes place in the Palacio de Cibeles or Madrid City Hall on a warm June day. The light breeze captures the Spanish flag swaying in the wind at the heart of Madrid's center.

A Perspective Living Abroad

Palmer Elston, Staff Writer ~ February 6, 2026

As one of the few who was lucky enough to be born and raised in Aspen, I’ve always had a beautiful place to call home. From the Rocky Mountains, rows of swaying Aspen trees, and sparkling powder for...

Stop and Smell the Roses (or the pizza)

Stop and Smell the Roses (or the pizza)

Hallie Zilberman, Editor ~ February 6, 2026

Nostalgia is both my favorite and least favorite sensation, sometimes leaving me with a warm and safe feeling, but more often aching, as it reminds me of what I didn’t know I was losing at the time. Over...

Harvest for Hunger, a food rescue service in the Roaring Fork Valley, provides food for families who cannot put food on their table each night. Shopping carts of donated food are being unloaded, soon to be moved to the Harvest for Hunger stigma-free pantry.

Food insecurity in the Community

Kate Goldfarb, Staff Writer ~ February 6, 2026

In the Roaring Fork Valley, a destination seen by many as the epitome of luxury and affluence, many families consistently struggle to put food on the table. Food insecurity affects many valley residents,...

A roadside marker near the Aspen Country Inn honors Lisa Sabatka, who was struck and killed by a vehicle last December.

The Pathway to Safety

Sara Michelin, Editor-in-Chief ~ February 6, 2026

On Dec. 14, 2024, Lisa Sabatka tragically lost her life in a hit-and-run while attempting to cross Highway 82 near the Aspen Country Inn. The Aspen Police Department’s lead investigator, Lauren Turner,...

The Broncos are Super Bowl Bound

The Broncos are Super Bowl Bound

Adam Gieszl, Staff Writer ~ January 9, 2026

They may not have the most stunning offense, and their quarterback's highlight reel won't break the internet, but let's look past the bumps and embrace reality. An elite defense and a strong running game...

Two Students, Sloane Alexander and Zoe Owen have sit in the AHS Library and have a meaningful conversation.

Vulnerability is Not a Weakness

Eleanor Carroll, Editor-in-Chief ~ December 16, 2025

Vulnerability is the foundation of genuine connection between people, which strengthens relationships.  While I see vulnerability as something powerful, it is often considered as cowardly. Trust is...

Captured at 8:10 AM in an Aspen High Classroom, this photo shows sophomore Olivia Wilson (in red) and Annie Strecker (in grey) asleep on their desks.

Aspen High Needs More Sleep

Kate Goldfarb, Staff Writer ~ December 16, 2025

Over 70% of high school students don’t get enough sleep on school nights. Between demanding IB coursework, sports, and other extracurriculars, the 8am start time forces AHS students to function–poorly–on...

Youth soccer players stand in a line.

When Nostalgia Finally Hits

Josie Jacobs, Opinion Editor ~ December 12, 2025

It doesn’t happen all at once. You don’t wake up one morning and decide to feel nostalgic. It creeps up on you in the most ordinary moments. Watching the kindergarteners on the playground, the treacherous...

Cut the Christmas Craze

Sydney Klausmann, Editor-in-Chief ~ December 9, 2025

A mix of red, green, and white pillows clouded my vision while my nose was assaulted with the smell of a gingerbread candle. A few days before Halloween, I walked into Target, on the hunt for a costume....

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