Editor’s note: The author of this piece sings with the Joyful Resistance Choir. Amidst the chaos of political discourse and everyday life, people in Minneapolis gathered to use their voice for hope, peace, and to bring some joy back into the world. Led by women, the Minneapolis Resistance Choir grew and news spread about their […]
March 2026
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The growing importance of music at Glenwood Springs High School
Editor’s note: Aurora Egan is a member of the Glenwood Springs High School band programs and choir Music plays a principal part in the Roaring Fork Valley. For many students, however, their options can become limited due to issues such as lack of funding, lack of interest and difficulty in finding music teachers. At Glenwood […]
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The dichotomy of identity and role confusion
The teen years are such an important time of self discovery and the formation of identity. However, this is simultaneously contradicted by the desire to fit in and conform to the role that others have set for them. In psychology, this dichotomy is referred to as “identity versus role confusion.” This term was coined by […]
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Dream Well: Why you don’t remember your dreams
Natalia Snider is a certified dream practitioner living in Carbondale. She works with people’s dreams and imaginations to facilitate self-healing. Every month, she will analyze someone’s dream in The Sopris Sun. Anyone can submit a dream for personal analysis or inclusion in this column by visiting: www.dreamhealings.com The number one, most-asked question I get as […]
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Kids for No Kings
I’m writing this because I want to see more teenagers at the No Kings protest on March 28. We should be at these protests because we are all affected by what the Trump administration and Congress have been doing, whether you know it yet or not. Countless masked Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have […]
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June Finance Camp gives teens a head start in money management
Roaring Fork High School sophomore Dylan Riley has an early grasp on his financial future, thanks to a unique summer camp experience that is expanding and moving to a new venue this year. Last summer, Riley attended The Finance Camp, founded by Carbondale businessman Ron Speaker, which taught him about investing, trading and generally conducting […]
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New season of high school sports spring into action
Spring sports for Colorado high schools are now underway. Here’s a look at results from recent action for our local Carbondale teams. RFHS Baseball: Lost 14-3 and 12-5 at Colorado Academy and Castle View, respectively. RFHS girls soccer: Lost 3-1 and 4-0 at Battle Mountain and Glenwood Springs, respectively. CRMS girls soccer: Won 1-0 at […]
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The school yard scaries
“Where do I sit?” A question every student asks themselves at one point or another. It’s the choice that defines your status, the power you hold and the involvement you have. Choose wisely. Every educational institution I have ever seen preaches the importance of connection among students. However, after speaking to both students and staff […]
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A story of carnival, dance and politics
“I saw the power of combining story with dance and fashion and was really intrigued by the dynamics of that combination,” Amy Kimberly, former executive of Carbondale Arts, stated on the Carbondale Arts website. That legacy was beautifully echoed in this year’s Carbondale “Step Right Up” Fashion Show, which ran March 12-14, as direction was […]
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A story to remember
Photos and reflection by Kate OttSopris Stars Correspondent The Holocaust was one of the worst genocides in human history. Considering it wasn’t even 100 years ago, it’s still terrifying. The systematic, industrial killing of over 6 million people in the course of seven years, is anything but natural. I struggle to wrap my head around […]