Ways Kids Will Outsmart the Potential Phone Ban
Kids have always found ways to outsmart rules for just about anything. Whether it be school rules, or rules enforced by their parents, kids will find a way to do it. It’s in our blood, as children, to...
View ArticlePlant Prejudice Will Make You Cry
The time of year is here when you can’t tell whether the tears of your classmates are due to it being second-semester junior year or seasonal allergies. Constant sniffles and watery eyes leave many...
View ArticleA Total Eclipse of the Heart
As the world bids farewell to the mesmerizing solar eclipse that occurred on April 9th, 2024 at 12:36 pm MST (Mountain Standard Time), anticipation begins to simmer for the next occurrence of this rare...
View ArticleHistory of AHS
Tucked away in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, Aspen High School isn’t just a place where we come to learn. It’s a part of our town’s story. As it is tradition for freshmen to be obsessed with the...
View ArticleLibraries More Than Just Books: A Cornerstone of Community
The place where people gather, work, and gain inspiration, libraries are an essential pillar of the community that is often overlooked. Since I was a small child I have been a library kid, not only...
View ArticleYes, a US Citizen with a felony conviction can run for President – but should...
In 1920 Presidential Candidate Eugene V. Debs wanted to hit the campaign trail to rally supporters behind his Socialist agenda. The only problem? Getting out of prison. Debs had disobeyed the Sedition...
View ArticleHigh School is Temporary, Books are Forever: One Last Book Review
It’s getting down to the last weeks of the school year – time really flies when you’re (trying to) have fun. Many students are buzzing with excitement for the arrival of summer break and are (somewhat)...
View ArticleUnbalanced Boys to Girls Ratio Spring Sports
During the spring sports season at Aspen High School, the ratio of boys to girls sports that are available is unbalanced. This unbalance is also seen during the AHS fall sports season. The choice to...
View ArticleLeap Year : History behind this Phenomenon
The concept of leap year is something that is commonly recognized, but less frequently understood. A standardized calendar covers 12 months, 8760 hours, 52 weeks, and one additional day, making a total...
View ArticleRights to Contraception
The US government has overturned Roe V. Wade. This has given the government the ability to take significant rights away from women, which in turn has led to banning abortion. In 1973, the U.S supreme...
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