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Songs to know for the ultimate summer playlist

Songs to know for the ultimate summer playlist

Andie Sherman, Staff Writer ~ May 20, 2022

As summer approaches and artists begin to release their top new summer hits, it is officially time to create a summer playlist. Here are the top 5 songs to include in your ultimate summer playlist. "I...

Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) smile with the signature Heartstopper leaves.

LGBTQ+ or Not, ‘Heartstopper’ is Well-Worth Watching

Quintessa Frisch, Opinion Editor ~ May 20, 2022

While "Heartstopper" may seem like any other show of two high school kids falling head over heels for each other, it has acquired attention with its representation of and for LGBTQ+ teens. The eight...

Aspen High School lacrosse faces off in a recent home game.

AHS Athletes’ View on Snowfall Impacting Spring Sports

Quintessa Frisch, Opinion Editor ~ May 5, 2022

*This article was originally published in the Snowmass Sun on April 27, 2022* In Aspen, where snow usually falls between September and June, winter sports are the hub of activity for the longest season...

Aspen's beloved Main Street Bakery, a local favorite, closed down after 27 years

Start Writing a Eulogy, Because Aspen’s Culture is on its Deathbed

Hannah Smith, Editor-In-Chief ~ May 3, 2022

Aspen’s local restaurants and shops bring the town its diversity and culture. For instance, Mawa McQueen, owner of Mawa’s kitchen, is the Ivory Coast native behind Aspen’s only black-owned restaurant....

An image of the IB characteristics poster up in all AHS classrooms.

Schools and IB credits

Beau Toepfer, Staff Writer ~ April 29, 2022

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is used by some high schools internationally as an alternative to Advanced Placement (AP) classes as a harder curriculum, but colleges and universities often...

“Don’t Say Gay Law” in Florida leads to discrimination of LGBTQIA+ students

Oceane Jones, Opinion Editor ~ April 28, 2022
Erasing the presence of the LGBTQIA+ community from schools implies that queer students should be ashamed of their gender identity and sexual orientation.
Expression of kindness leads to happiness in others

Happy Face, Happy Heart

Madyson Ryan, Staff Writer ~ April 26, 2022

You never know what people are going through, and what it is that’s affecting their lives and atmospheres. So why not be kind, and show people that you care? According to Psychology Today, compassion...

Photo representing the natural cycles of food and climate

Climate Change: How Can You Help?

Cassia Bone, Staff Writer ~ April 22, 2022

We are already seeing the effects of climate change in the Roaring Fork Valley. From raging fires to lower snow levels, the future looks grim- especially for a town with so much love for snow and skiing....

Haver Muss-Nichols and Emma Bouche practicing for "Into The Woods"

Into The Woods at AHS

Jakaline Keller, Staff Writer ~ March 24, 2022

AHS has selected Into the Woods as this year's spring musical. The play is based on Grims Fairy Tales and is about people who wish for something. The evil witch, like villains in all movies, wants her...

Confiscated nicotine products that have been collected from students over a few years by the AHS administration.

Nicotine problem at AHS

Jenny Ellis, Editor in Chief ~ March 24, 2022

Aspen, Colorado is known for its prominence of wealthy families and second home owners. Although the general culture that is created by this population is considered ‘classy’, there are a multitude...

AHS students posing as unmotivated and "burnt out"

Students ‘Burnt Out’ From This Year’s Schedule

Cassia Bone, Staff Writer ~ March 24, 2022

During the 2021/22 school year, students have felt overwhelmed by the new schedule. Without having Wednesdays to check in with teachers and study, they are struggling to find time to do schoolwork. Last...

Four Stages of Madness

Haley Schmela, Staff Writer ~ March 22, 2022

Who knew that March Madness experts roamed AHS halls. Fortunately, Aspen High is filled with sports fanatics, and when March hits, it is madness. In case you didn't hear, this is the month when the most...

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