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THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

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THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

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THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

Drug Overdose and the Availability of Narcan

Olivia Cook, Opinion/A&E Editor ~ January 16, 2024

According to The World Health Organization, "Worldwide, in 2019, about 600,000 deaths were attributable to drug use. Close to 80% of these deaths are related to opioids, with about 25% of those deaths...

The Clocks are out to get You

Marley Rich, Staff Writer ~ January 16, 2024

BEEP, BEEP, BEEP - after cracking open your eyes to a dark room and one less hour of sleep, it is obvious that today will not be a good day. It is no secret that Daylight Savings is not fun, but it is...

Does Money Equal Happiness? Recent Evidence Suggests it Does

Khalil Khan Farooqi, Staff Writer ~ January 16, 2024

People throughout history have debated the question, “Does money equal happiness?” There is an accurate, definite answer that suggests the two are more related than we think However, there is another...

AHS Culture

Greta Holton, Staff Writer ~ January 16, 2024

Aspen High School may look modern from the outside, but from the inside, it is full of a culture of its own. National Geographic should document the wild actions passed down from class to class. Day after...

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 Scribbler's 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 site's 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...

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