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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

The main entry way into the W Hotel.

The Ultimate Guide to the W Hotel

Jennifer Ellis, Staff Writer September 29, 2019

The W Hotel opened its doors to the public for the first time on August 29th. This new addition to Aspen replaced the local favorite Sky Hotel. The grand opening on August 29, 2019, drew many curious spectators....

Zeds Dead performs at Red Rocks Amphitheater for their six year in a row, presenting Dead Beats.

What’s the rave about raves Colorado?

Bella Hoffman, Staff Writer September 26, 2019

Flashing lights, lasers, ‘kandi’ bracelets, intense visuals, and pumping bass -what could be better than a rave in Colorado? Over the past few years, DJs like Zeds Dead, Excision, and Louis the Child...

(From left to right) Tom Heald, superintendent of the ASD, Suzy Zimet, Susan Marolt, Dwayne Romero, and Sandra Peirce, current board members, at a recent board meeting.

An “exciting and important time for our community” at the ASD Board of Education

Harper Axelman, Staff Writer September 25, 2019

The ASD Board of Education has recently implemented new changes in the school district, including purchasing 6 new housing units for a total of 50 for teachers and bringing world language classes to the...

Middle School Principal Elizabeth Meador poses in front of AMS on September 12, 2019.

Elizabeth Meador takes on leadership at AMS

Kayla Tehrani, Staff Writer September 25, 2019

Elizabeth Meador has recently taken on the role of the Interim Principal at the Aspen Middle School. She has been in the teaching field for over 30 years now and is excited to step into her new role at...

AHS Spirit Team performs during halftime at a football game. Pictured from left to right: Louise Lipsey, Avery Hirsh, Margot Compois, Grace Romero, Jamison Delaney, Eryn Brettman.

AHS spirit team sets high expectations

Ava Cherry, Staff Writer September 25, 2019

The AHS Spirit Team has high aspirations this year, including dancing at Nationals and cheering for a wide array of AHS sports teams. This year the cheering focus will not be centered around football alone. The...

The hottest yoga studio in Aspen

The hottest yoga studio in Aspen

Kaelyn Kroeger, Staff Writer September 22, 2019

Arjuna is a local hot yoga studio that celebrates the working of the body and offers a variety of different types of yoga to various skill levels. Located on East Hopkins Avenue, Arjuna offers four...

 New head coach, Maddy Miller, posing for a picture with the Denver Nuggets. (Pictured center, 3rd row)

AHS dance team spins in a new direction

Katelyn O'Callaghan, News Editor September 19, 2019

Aspen High School’s Dance Team has a new head coach, Maddy Miller, who has extensive background experience in dance. Miller spent most of her childhood pursuing dance. Through long and rigorous lessons,...

Here house sitting area with lockers on the left side.

Club X coffee house arrives in Aspen

Ava Thornley, Social Media Specialist September 17, 2019

Local Coffee House is known for its locally grown food and coffee, and now a club has been opened in connection to the cafe as a serviced sitting area for those who want to work and enjoy their coffee. Located...

The 2019 San Francisco Backpacking group stands in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. Students used the old lottery system in order to obtain a spot on the trip.

The Ex Ed Lottery 2.0 – Out in the Open

Emily Kinney, News Editor September 17, 2019

The Ex Ed Lottery - previously viewed by students as incomprehensible, a mystical power perhaps, or possibly rigged - is getting a facelift. After receiving feedback from students, teachers, and parents,...

AHS students participating in the new Siddhartha curriculum, activity denying self by covering branding.

AHS students experience new immersive curriculum

Tatum Diemer, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2019

At AHS, the curriculum for each class generally follows the same path year to year; however, a new English teacher at AHS has found a way to re-shape the class curriculum to excite students. Each year,...

Photo of the new Floating Bell Schedule for the 2019-2020 school year.

Does new floating schedule ‘float’ your boat?

Kaelyn Kroeger, Staff Writer September 10, 2019

After a series of deliberations with regards to the implementation of a new schedule, the modified agenda was passed and has been officially enforced at AHS. The schedule itself is a floating bell schedule....

A phone pocket in a teachers classroom at the start of the school year.

The truth behind AHS cell phone pockets

Lauren Fox, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

This year, the school has initiated a new cell phone policy for AHS students which involves phone pockets in each classroom. The new policy aims to reduce distractions in the classroom, but since the implementation,...

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