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

Mayor Torre in a meeting with AHS students.

Will 16 year olds vote in Aspen?

Hannah Smith, Staff Writer January 9, 2020

Today’s youth are advocating their beliefs and voices through protests and rallies, such as the Aspen School District’s March For Our Lives and the Climate Strike. These current issues,...

The National Human Trafficking Hotline phone number and text support.

Sex-trafficking rings uncovered in Colorado

Katelyn O'Callaghan, News Editor January 7, 2020

On December 8th, Colorado Spring residents Luis Hernande and Joshua Olmstead were arrested for two separate incidents involving human sex trafficking and prostitution. After further investigation by the...

Climary Sanchez wears her Notre Dame sweatshirt after being matched to the University through the QuestBridge scholarship.

Climary’s Quest for QuestBridge

Lauren Fox, Staff Writer December 17, 2019

The financial debt that both college applications and attendance places on students limit many future academic opportunities. The QuestBridge Scholarship gives students, who may not be able to attend college...

Snowboarder testing the new snurfer in Michigan 1965, invented by Sherman Poppen.

The legend of snowboarding

Hannah Smith, Staff Writer December 15, 2019

Snowboarders undoubtedly share a passion to “shred the pow.” From that passion, a deeper connection is built within the snowboard community. The rooted connection could be attributed to the idea that...

The commons after lunch once students have returned to classes.

The Commons: more sustianable than you think

Ava Cherry, Staff Writer December 11, 2019

Three students at AHS are currently working on improving the commons, but many students are unaware of the kitchen staff’s current efforts. The students who are running the commons improvement initiative...

Boogies Diner, a long-time local icon, closed in 2015. Construction on the building has just begun.

Developments over the past decade have plowed through “Old Aspen”

Maeve McGuire, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2019

As December comes to an end and a new decade approaches, it is imperative that we take time to reflect on the last 10 years and address the changes that have transpired. Living in a small town like Aspen,...

Fashion Flashback: What rose to the top in the 2010s?

Bella Hoffman, Staff Writer December 2, 2019

They say fashion repeats itself every 20 years, but the 2010s have recycled fashion trends from the whole 20th century. As we approach the end of the decade, many fashion trends from the 2010s have changed...

AHS English teachers Mailie LaPenna and Anna Beth Clark return to the AHS halls after maternity leave.

Changes within the AHS english department

Ava Thornely, Social Media Specialist December 1, 2019

According to Education Weekly, 44% of new teachers leave within five years of beginning their careers. This trend continues at Aspen High School, especially in the English Department. The English department...

Students leave the commons after lunch, leaving trash and lunches behind.

Pick up your trash, drop the BS

Anna Coyle and Jenny Ellis December 1, 2019

Every day after lunch, our janitors have to pick up after certain impolite members of the AHS student body. Though students may be gone; tables, unstacked chairs, and even piles of trash are left behind....

Members of AHS and BHS cross country teams deliver the game ball to Aspens last game of the season to raise money for Cayden Schaeffer.

AHS and BHS Battle for a Cause for Cayden Schaeffer

Lauren Fox, Staff Writer December 1, 2019

During Aspen High School’s final football game, Aspen and Basalt competed in Battle for A Cause: a fundraiser to raise money for Grand Valley football player Cayden Schaeffer, who suffered a traumatic...

Poster distributed around Aspen encouraging citizens to attend the climate change, support group.

Climate grief support group counsels community

Tessa Guthrie November 24, 2019

Starting this week, Aspen community members, Phillip and Emily Supino, will be conducting a free support group for people experiencing Climate Grief. The group is facilitated by Mrs. Supino, who is a professional...

AHS Coffee Shop

AHS Coffee Shop

Lily Citron, Staff Writer November 22, 2019

Upon arrival at school, a group of students will set up shop, prepare the coffee, and display their sign with the words “Aspen Skiers Cafe” brightly printed across it. This will all take place at the...

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