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Alactraz Island as viewed from the Pacific Ocean.

Aspen is Turning Into Alcatraz

Chase Slesinger-Hall, News Editor ~ May 13, 2024

Recently, AHS has been making some shocking changes surrounding the wellbeing of the community. With the potential ban of cell phones on campus, alarms and lockings of doors, and enforcing student use...

Multiple choice "bubbles" similar to the SAT test.

The SAT is Still Relevant

Marley Rich, Staff Writer ~ May 13, 2024

From this year on, Aspen High School students need to start taking SAT prep more seriously. In the week leading up to in-school testing this year, I had multiple conversations with students who bragged...

Family and community members attend a news conference after Ryan Gainer's death.

Police Brutality and Mental Health

Sara Michelin, Opinion/A&E Editor ~ May 13, 2024

Ryan Gainer, a 15-year-old with autism was killed by police in front of his home in Apple Valley, California on March 9, 2024. The teen's family called the police after Gainer had broken a glass door...

Protesters line in District Colombia to fight for abortion rights.

Pregnant Emergency Room Care

Sara Michelin, Opinion and A&E Editor ~ May 13, 2024

Hospitals could be denying pregnant people life-saving Emergency Room (ER) abortion care in the foreseeable future. Unless the U.S. Supreme Court takes action against this ruling, banning abortion will...

A stream runs under a bridge in the summer weather at Maroon Creek Golf Course.

Come for the Winter, Stay for the Summer

Bobby Ruiz, Staff Writer ~ April 30, 2024

Cabin Fever is an issue many people face during winter. Just look at the Donner Party; after getting stuck in the winter for five months, they ate each other. You are much less likely to see people eating...

Protestors march while holding up controversial signs supporting a ceasefire.

A War on Israel or a War on Jews?

Josie Jacobs, Staff Writer ~ April 30, 2024

Antisemitism is raging. Catalyzed by the Hamas Oct.7 attacks, antisemitic incidents in the US are up by over 388%, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The recent escalation of the decades-long...

Feminism: It’s time for a rebrand

Feminism: It’s time for a rebrand

Josie Brands, Staff Writer ~ April 25, 2024

Women’s history month just ended, and even though it’s over, that doesn’t mean feminism should be in the rear-view mirror. It is easy to forget, but gender inequality permeates through every aspect...

Pro-choice demonstrators march at the Texas State Capitol the day that S.B. 8 took effect.

How “Subtle Sexism” impacts women’s lives, careers, and health.

Sydney Klausmann, Staff Writer ~ April 25, 2024

Many, if not all, females can describe, in detail, acts of sexism they experience regularly whether it be street harassment from a passing car on what was supposed to be a calming walk or a rape joke made...

How to Prevent Seasonal Depression

Greta Holton, Staff Writer ~ April 4, 2024

You probably do if you feel like you thrive more in summer than in winter. The Winter blues is another name for seasonal affective disorder (SAD). A form of depression that has a seasonal pattern that...

Women’s History Month: Revealing Overdue Acknowledgment, Celebration

Quintessa Frisch, Editor-in-Chief ~ April 4, 2024

The United States takes March to commemorate Women’s History Month, celebrating women’s contributions towards America throughout its history, as well as honoring the tenacious efforts that countless...

News: College is Approaching! Tips and Tricks for Juniors and Underclassmen

Addy Chrisensen, News Editor ~ April 4, 2024

It’s your first day of school at your dream university. Sunshine tickles your nose, and people smile and say hi as they rush past you, late to class as usual. Taking a breath in, the utter beauty of...

JLo to Messi: The Best (and worst) ads of Super Bowl LVIII

Owen Cruz-Abrams, Staff Writer ~ April 4, 2024

Every year, companies shell out millions of dollars to show advertisements to the millions who watch the Super Bowl. Last year’s Super Bowl set a record of 115 million average viewers, and future viewership...

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