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The student news site of Aspen High School

THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

The student news site of Aspen High School

THE SKIER SCRIBBLER

Endangered Species: Talking Point of the Century

Endangered Species: Talking Point of the Century

Rylee Smith, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

As of 2023, there are more than 42,100 species on the IUCN Red List, threatened with extinction. IUCN’s list was created to help to gain insight into the health of global biodiversity.  Losing these...

Teléfonos en los Bolsillos

Jazmin Soza Ortega, Staff Writer / Staff Writer February 28, 2023

Se ha organizado la ley desde el primer día de clases hasta el último día del año escolar a lo largo del tiempo, lo que no se ha respetado o quizás lo que aún no se ha discutido de manera relativa. No...

Mass Shootings 2023

Ava Cherry, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2023

In January of this year, at least 44 mass shootings occurred in the United States. Despite efforts made throughout 2022, gun violence continues to spike. According to the Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit...

Addy Chrisensen taking a selfie with Olivia Ferrera, Kristine Hvolbaek, Zala Smalls, and Charlie Laube at the ski Cooper race.

AHS Ski Race Newcomers and their Season

Addy Christensen, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

“5, 4,” the starter counts down and a shiver runs down your spine, “3, 2,”, you breathe in and out suddenly aware of everyone who's watching you, “1.” And you're off. You use your poles to...

A map showing the destinations of Red Rocks

Red Rocks – Much More than Music

Quintessa Frisch, Opinion Editor February 16, 2023

Sitting at approximately 6,450 feet of elevation and located 15 miles outside of Denver, Colorado lies Red Rocks amphitheater. Many well-known artists have performed live at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre...

Editor-in-Chief, Ava Cherry, poses for the camera.

Eradication of Slavery

Ava Cherry, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2023

Colorado, Utah, and Nebraska are the only states with modified amendments that unconditionally ban slavery. These alterations have yet to change the landscape of prison labor. The 13th amendment, ratified...

Editorial: Multicultural Failures in America

Editorial: Multicultural Failures in America

February 14, 2023

Since its inception, America has been built on the back of oppression, with our economy and infrastructure gained from generations of exploiting African Americans and other minorities for forced and underpaid...

Artwork on Americas Universal Truths

Truth in Politics: Congressman George Santos

Oceane Jones, Editor-In-Chief February 9, 2023
‘“What he always looked for was fame and power,” Vilarva explains, “That’s all he cared about and he got it.”’
Three fan girls on the Jumbotron

Stanley Cup 2023 prediction

Haley Schmela, Staff Writer January 31, 2023

After four great months of celebration, the Colorado Avalanche are ready to receive a new ring to add to their collection. While many people say there will finally be new champs this year taking home Mr....

Junior, Clementine Neral Robertson browses the widespread gap year travel opportunities

Gap Year: Extended time, So Beneficial It Is a Crime

Rylee Smith, Staff Writer January 31, 2023

To many, college may seem like the obvious and inexplicably clear choice following our foundational years of education. College holds an abundance of both academic and extracurricular opportunities that...

Although many travelers are still hesitant to visit Rwanda on account of the Genocide, the nation is rebuilding and stronger than ever, something that can be uniquely attributed to their majority-female parliament. Although women make up almost half of the world’s population, they occupy less than a quarter of political seats, according
to a study by National Geographic. However, the same cannot be said about Rwanda. The Genocide itself paved the way for gender equality for women to claim their seat in power and change their nation for the better.

A World Post-Genocide: How Rwanda Rebuilt with Female Leaders

Oceane Jones, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2023

The Rwandan Genocide occurred from April 7th, 1994 to July 15, 1995. During this 100-day period, armed Hutus killed around 800,000 of the Tutsi minority and moderate Hutus and Twa. As the nation rebuilds...

Stevie Nicks preforming at the 2022 JAS concerts.

Bringing the Jazz Back to JAS

Elsa Tullar, Staff Writer January 30, 2023

The lineup for Labor Day 2023 is breathtaking: The Brothers Osborne, Old Dominion, and–drum roll, please…The Lumineers! JAS gives a unique opportunity to enjoy these artists. Jazz Aspen Snowmass...

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