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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

Aspen Shortsfest was held virtually amidst COVID-19 restrictions.

Aspen Shortsfest Goes Virtual

Lauren Fox, Staff Writer April 16, 2020

With COVID-19 making in-person screenings no longer an option for this year’s Aspen Shortsfest, Aspen Film turned to digital screenings. Each year, Aspen Film curates internationally recognized short...

Were all in this together- A photo posted on amarilloareafoundation.org

Perspectives all around the world during COVID-19

Hannah Smith, Staff Writer April 16, 2020

The Coronavirus is a global pandemic, meaning that it not only has impacted lives, but people all over the planet. While news stations may give overviews on current situations around the world, they often...

Top: Juliana Nickells new puppy Milo 
Bottom: Avery Hirschs new puppy Roxie

Animal adoptions peak during quarantine

Ava Thornely, Social Media Specialist April 16, 2020

The rush for hand sanitizer and toilet paper continues, but now, it is coupled with a rush to adopt dogs and cats too. Many people have decided to make the life-changing decision of getting a dog, cat,...

A statue of an animal guardian standing outside of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

To study abroad or not?

Aja Schiller, Staff Writer April 16, 2020

Sophomores heading into junior year have a lot to consider. IB courses, upcoming college applications, and course selections are just a few big decisions that rising juniors need to think about. Another...

Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden having a conversation.

Aspenites’ reaction to Bernie Sanders dropping out of the primary election

Tessa Guthrie, Design Editor April 15, 2020

On April 8, 2020, Senator and Democratic Socialist, Bernie Sanders, informed the United States that he was withdrawing himself from the presidential candidacy. His decision makes Joseph Biden, former Vice...

Members of the Asian-American Commission on the steps of the Massachusetts State House protesting the racism toward Asian-Americans as a result of COVID-19.

Impacts of COVID-19 on Asian-Americans

Katelyn O'Callaghan, News Editor April 13, 2020

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, Asian-Americans are forced to grapple with growing racism and xenophobia, coupled with the threat of verbal and physical assault. Many Americans associate COVID-19...

AHS class of 2018, celebrating their graduation at the Aspen Music Tent.

How will COVID- 19 affect AHS graduation

Tatum Diemer, Editor-in-chief April 13, 2020

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, high school seniors around the world are struggling with the cancellation of their final semester of high school and the many events that are involved, including the...

Photo from Fox Business, The Tiger King show poster featuring Exotics mugshot.

Tiger King Review

Ava Cherry, Staff Writer April 10, 2020

Netflix’s “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness” is a recent staple of pop-culture and connection for those confined at home. The show mainly follows the feuds between two exotic animal park...

Visit ibo.org for more information regarding the cancellation of  IB exams.

Cancellation of IB Exams

Stef Wojcik, Staff Writer April 8, 2020

Due to the increase of regulations regarding school shutdowns, International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams have been canceled. Seniors in their second year of IB classes and juniors taking one year IB classes...

The class of SYA (School Year  Abroad) 2020 posing in front of the Hanging Monastery in Pingyao Gucheng, Shanxi.

COVID-19? More like neverending quarantine!

Aja Schiller, Staff Writer April 8, 2020

One of the most important Chinese holidays is Chun Jie (春节), a holiday when families go back to their hometowns and reconnect with loved ones to spend Chinese New Year together. Chun Jie is focused...

Many people have turned to social media amidst the corona virus to read news, although sometimes inaccurate.

Social Media Spread of Misinformation During Covid-19

Lauren Fox, Staff Writer April 8, 2020

As the majority of our recent days are spent cycling our social media: Instagram, Twiter, Tik Tok, Facebook, etc; we are sure to have stumbled upon the conversation of COVID-19. It seems as though all...

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