September Suicide Prevention Month
Ava Cherry, Writing Editor
September 25, 2020
Trigger Warning: discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation September, National Suicide Prevention month, sheds light on the leading cause of death for Coloradans aged 10 to 24 according to the Colorado Sun. From 2016 to 2019 teen suicides in Colorado increased by 58% according to Colorado Public...
Introducing the new teachers of the 2020/21 school year…
Kayla Tehrani, Business Manager
September 24, 2020
ICE nurse alleges forced sterilization in Irwin County detention center
Katelyn O'Callaghan, Editor-in- Chief
September 23, 2020
On September 14th, ICE nurse, Dawn Wooten, filed a complaint to the Department of Homeland Security, alleging that the Irwin County Detention Center performed hysterectomies on several women detained in the center without their consent. Wooten provided a detailed account of the center’s forced sterilization...
Hybrid learning, a success at AES and ACS
Harper Axelman, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
The Aspen Elementary School and Community School implemented the Hybrid Learning Model at the beginning of the school year, and the experience has been positive, according to teachers, students, and school leaders. The Hybrid Learning Model at both schools, which includes in-person instruction in...
Trump takes action to ban WeChat and TikTok
Sophia Greiper, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
On Friday, September 18, the Trump administration stated that they would be banning the United States from using the social media app TikTok and the communication app WeChat demanding that these apps be taken off all Google and Apple app storefronts. According to the Washington Post, the ban on WeChat and Tik Tok was set to start on Sunday, September 20...
Inappropriate behavior in Zooms
Ava Cherry, Writing Editor
September 23, 2020
During the second week of online learning, Zoom bombing and the use of hate-speech and images in class prompted stricter security measures and guidelines for Zoom calls. In the preceding weeks, a few AHS students, predominantly underclassmen, decided to air inappropriate and distasteful background...
The impact of recently deceased Chadwick Boseman
Sophia Greiper, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
Chadwick Boseman died on August 28, 2020 after suffering from stage 3 and 4 colon cancer since 2016. While Boseman has acted in many shows and movies, such as 42 and Get On Up, he is most known for his role as King T’Challa in Black Panther. Boseman's role in Black Panther has inspired many, as his...
Editorial: a tribute to RBG
Emily Kinney, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2020
She was a champion of creating gender equality; the United States could not retain the title “The Land of the Free'' without the work of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In order to repay RBG for her years of effort in creating “free-er” America, the American people must fight to make...
Tony Hawk video game review
Brenon Reed, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020
Skateboarding has been around for decades, and the most recognized skateboarder is Tony Hawk. Hawk founded his own skateboard company, Birdhouse, in 1992. Hawk was the first to complete the “900” (two and a half rotation spin) during the 1999 summer X Games. On top of pushing the sport forwar...
Tyler Ward and Charlie Williams alter plans for football recruitment in response to Covid-19
Kayla Tehrani, News Editor
September 22, 2020
COVID-19 has affected many high school athletes by causing cancelations in sports events, restrictions to playing at all, and most importantly, college recruitments. Former AHS students Charlie Williams and Tyler Ward were especially influenced by this because of their football careers. Charlie Williams,...
Best Zoom backgrounds
Kaelyn Kroeger, Writing Editor
September 22, 2020
In the age of digital classes, adding a little zest to your daily Zooms can be a little spark of entertainment both for yourself and your classmates. Zoom is an app that has become one of the most popular amidst a pandemic. The application has artfully and generously included the option to change your...
Apps and actions to ditch distractions during online learning
Harper Axelman, Staff Writer
September 22, 2020
Before March of 2020, the atmosphere at AHS was one that supported learning through talking and listening in person. In this environment, phones were in pockets, teachers peered over students’ shoulders to make sure they were focused, and there was no temptation to do anything but listen and learn....