The student news site of Aspen High School

THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

The student news site of Aspen High School

THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

The student news site of Aspen High School

THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

Maya Shindel, a student at Aspen High School, receives her Covid-19 vaccine.

Aspen students optimistic as vaccination increases

Harper Axelman, News Editor May 21, 2021

As of Monday, May 10, any Coloradan age 12 or older is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and with many students at Aspen High School fully vaccinated, the end of the pandemic appears to be in sight. In...

Tigist Peshek sits down to watch the Netflix film Enola Holmes

The effects of Technology: a good thing or bad thing?

Kaelyn Kroeger, Opinion Editor May 21, 2021

The prevalence of Social media’s negative impact on the world’s younger generations. Due to the CDC’s push for “social distancing” during COVID-19, interacting with people in-person pre-vaccine...

This photo is looking up towards Snowmass Peak after Klein’s first climb and descent.

Earth Day

Maya Leshem, Opinion Editor May 21, 2021

What happened to Earth Day? As chaos continues in the world, many “less pressing” issues have been pushed to the side, but how much longer can we push aside climate change? Politicians and capitalist...

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In conversations about equity, where do students stand?

Kayla Tehrani, Editor-In-Chief May 20, 2021

*This article was originally published in the Snowmass Sun For months, conversations about equity and equality at Aspen High School have caused disagreement and anger in our community. Aspen High School...

AHS football team poses for team photo on ASD turf stands

AHS football’s unconventional season leads them to playoffs regardless

Kayla Tehrani, Editor-In-Chief May 18, 2021

Aspen High School’s football team had a successful 2021 season, despite the fact that their season was condensed. they were able to play a good amount of games, and win some of them. Playing seven...

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Bringing awareness towards sexual assault

Andie Sherman, Staff Writer May 17, 2021

According to a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education in the 2017 to 2018 school year there were 14,983 incidents of sexual violence across the U.S. public school system. Such an alarming...

Personal Universe by Stephanie Trenchard, found at Raven Gallery.

3 art galleries to visit in Aspen

Harper Axelman, News Editor May 14, 2021

Aspen’s 20+ art galleries feature everything from fine to modern art, making the city a vibrant community, despite its small population of 7,000. The acclaimed galleries of Aspen offer art for your...

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Faculty voices add perspective to ASD sex-ed conversations Outdated online policies don’t align with more up-to-date curriculum, teachers say

Oceane Jones, Opinion Editor May 14, 2021

Originally published in the Snowmass Sun on May 12, 2021 After my April 21 Teen Spotlight was published in the Snowmass Sun, (Aspen High School’s sex education must be modernized), I heard from district...

Students rehearse Songs for a New World, beautifully captured by Jennifer Johnston

“One Moment That Changed Everything”: Songs For A New World

Oceane Jones, Opinion Editor May 11, 2021

Songs For A New World (SFANW) is Aspen High School’s upcoming musical. Composed by Jason Robert Crown, this beautifully written production fosters hope with a message of a better tomorrow. The first...

Social media During COVID

Sophia Greiper, News Editor May 10, 2021

*This article was originally published in The Snowmass Sun With the COVID-19 pandemic came a lot more free time in the life of the American teenager. Before, we may have spent most of our free time...

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Conspiracy theorist a cancer to congress

Andie Sherman, Staff Writer May 10, 2021

Many followers of extreme conspiracy theories had their hopes dashed after former President Donald Trump left office in late January. However, new politicians have taken the role of fueling these dangerous...

AHS students grapple with their mental health, not only during a global pandemic but in an area plagued by the Paradise Paradox. The AHS counseling department has made efforts to support students and developed plans to improve mental health at AHS.

Vulnerability: the key to our inner tranquility

Katelyn O'Callaghan and Aja Schiller May 7, 2021

As Mental Health Awareness month begins, it's essential to introspectively reflect on mental health culture and where there may be a need for more support. Specifically, in Aspen, the Paradise Paradox [1] [2]...

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