Attention all seniors: First and foremost, congratulations! We have made it to our second and last semester of high school. While this is an incredibly exciting time in our lives, it is becoming increasingly...

Ever since I can remember, pink has been my favorite color. I’ve always gravitated toward pink sweaters and bedsheets, enticed by the bright hue. But as a first grader, I randomly started to avoid...

Once a radical act of self-preservation, empowerment, and healing, self-care has been co-opted by profit-driven wellness and resultantly morphed into a multi-billion dollar industry. Scroll through Instagram...

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” These words were spoken over 50 years ago by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and still ring true today. Today is inauguration day,...

In the age of social media and instant communication, cancel culture has emerged as a pivotal issue in society. On the surface, cancel culture seems like a necessary response to harmful speech as it enables...

Aspen is famous for its high-end stores and designer boutiques, but let’s face it—not everyone on your holiday list is looking for Prada or Gucci, and I am sure you are not looking to spend that kind...

Hockey is Back! To know me is to know that I am an avid Colorado Avalanche fan. Every game, my dad and I hunker down for three 20-minute periods of hockey, watching and yelling as if we’re part of...

Freedom of speech in the United States is turning into a privilege, not a right. We live in an era where being open-minded is celebrated, but a lot of times we don’t practice what we preach, including...

As an elementary schooler, walking into school on a winter day signified the endless inevitable Christmas decorations lining the hallways and accessorizing the classrooms. Green and red streamers surrounded...

Recent AHS Alum, Edwin Ryerson is a freshman at Harvard University. Ryerson’s journey to Harvard required balancing academics, community involvement, and high-level Nordic skiing. “Honestly, skiing...

We have all fallen to the microtrends before - whether it be cow print, ultra-baggy jeans, or the 2019 VSCO phase you relentlessly deny. Fast fashion and micro trends have fueled a dizzying pace in the...