Fourth Quarter: a stressful, unmotivated nine weeks
Hannah Yeary, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
‘Tis the season of senioritis and extreme lack of motivation. As AHS students approach the middle of the fourth quarter, stress levels spike significantly while their motivation and quality of work plummet. The rapid approach of IB exams, finals, and important end of the year events create a lot...
How fashion shapes our identity
Bella Hoffman, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Showcase
Fashion shapes identity in a multitude of different ways; from the colors we pick, to the stores we frequent, who we are is ingrained in our style. Anything we wear, from hair dye to tattoos, is apart of our style. Our individual personalities influence whether we want to dye our hair or get a new pi...
I dered go to Germany, and I’ll be bach!
Kaelyn Kroeger, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Over spring break, a group of AHS students, including myself, traveled overseas to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany. We traveled to Germany through Sister Cities, a program that allows students to exchange with a student of similar interest from one of Aspen’s sister cities. Southern Germany, includ...
Thoughts of teachers and staff of ASD regarding the Culture and Climate Survey
Emily Kinney, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
A note to readers: Data reported in this article is from an anonymous survey of 19 staff members in the Aspen School District conducted by the Skier Scribbler and does not reflect the beliefs of the entire district. Those interested in having a more in-depth interview on the record were given the oppor...
Juggling a Spring Sport
Annika Nichols, Staff Writer
April 14, 2019
As the fourth quarter begins, so does grind-time for all students patiently anticipating summer break. With two months to go- roughly 35 days (but who’s counting)- tests like the ACT, SAT, or PSAT are in session as well as finals. Fourth quarter can be extremely stressful for students, especially those ...
REVIEW: Billie Eilish’s debut album highlights creativity
Bella Hoffman, Staff Writer
April 14, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Showcase
At only 17, it’s hard to imagine with all her success that Billie Eilish has only just this year released her first studio album, titled “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?”. Billie Eilish has broken the typical Top-40 revolving door of the same four chords being thrown into every pop son...
Profile on Zuleika Hanson
Ava Thornely, Staff Writer
April 14, 2019
At AHS, several students have hectic schedules due to multi-athletic commitments. One of them is Zuleika Hanson, a sophomore at AHS, who participates in four varsity sports. Hanson’s peers know her for being a natural born athlete. “I do Volleyball in the fall, Basketball in the winter and b...
Gabriel Rico: The Discipline of the Cave Exhibit at the AAM
Tessa Guthrie, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Opinion, Showcase
The Gabriel Rico: The Discipline of the Cave art exhibit at the Aspen Art Museum (AAM) conveys the themes of confusion and disarray though intriguing sculptures and a unique layout. Rico uses mediums such as ceramics and taxidermy to set his work apart and create an exhibit unlike any other. Ric...
School Wide Cellular Connection
Wefani Stojcik, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
SATIRE -- The latest policy of “no phones in school” has received positive feedback from staff and students. The Aspen School District has recently enforced a new regulation preventing the use of all cellular devices in any class. Teachers, especially language specialists, have reported zero us...
Changing with the times
Ava Thornely, Staff Writter
March 4, 2019
As the freshmen depart lunch 10 minutes early to get to their classes on time, the whole school is now following in their footsteps; they too must look at their schedule, wondering which class is next and where did third period go. Marc Whitley, AHS science teacher and member of the leadership team express...
AHS teachers plans for retirement
Annika Nichols, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
From experiments that don’t always go according to plan in Andre Willie’s chemistry class, to trying to actually win a debate with Chris Wheatley, these two teachers have challenged their students to overcome hurdles. Over the years, these two teachers have distilled their passion for their subject...
Evaluation of school safety conducted, followed by upcoming changes
Emily Kinney, Staff Writer
February 25, 2019
Following the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, in February of 2018, a group of ASD parents mobilized to ensure that students in the district are as safe as possible. This movement led to a safety evaluation, conducted by an architect with 15 years of experience conducting these audits. Sa...
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