The Sopris Stars is back for its second year of youth-led news in the Roaring Fork Valley. I am thrilled to continue this newspaper allowing more youth than ever to have the opportunity to gain hands-on learning experience in journalism. This year we have seen an influx of interns leading to more content than ever! […]
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Is artificial intelligence really that intelligent?
Editor’s note: Indi Michel is a student of both Gregory Sustad and Paul Freeman. Since its inception, artificial intelligence (AI) has grown rapidly over the past six years. From its use in the consumer market, to the tools many researchers use nowadays; it continually remains closely involved with the day-to-day activities of the general public. […]
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The superintendent got a good review. So why was the board disappointed?
Getting a good review is usually something to celebrate. But at the Roaring Fork School District’s Oct. 21 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Anna Cole’s positive evaluation came with one big concern: Only about half as many people filled out the community survey as last year. Cole received an overall rating of “effective,” and […]
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Glenwood Springs Demons make their mark across fall sports
From Friday night lights to packed gyms, Glenwood Springs High School’s fall sports teams have been competing across the state. In an interview with Glenwood Athletic Director Jordan DeCrow, The Sopris Stars takes a closer look at how these teams are performing and the challenges they have faced so far this year. As the fall […]
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When your best still doesn’t feel like enough
I feel like school is about more than just getting good grades. It feels like I am working towards something bigger than myself, something I cannot explain. As a Hispanic student, I sometimes feel pressure to do well because I want to make my parents proud and show them that their hard work means something. […]
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A case against Flock cameras
With the modernization of new technology and AI, different technology has surfaced. One of those specific technologies is known as “Flock” cameras. A Flock camera is a privately held American manufacturer and operator of surveillance technology primarily automated to store data on license plates, and details of cars that pass such cameras. If you’re driving […]
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The evolution of Oktoberfest
In downtown Carbondale, under the cover of a tent the yearly celebration of a wedding took place. Although this wedding occurred nearly 216 years ago across the world its legacy remains today. Throughout the world, Oktoberfest is celebrated as one of the world’s largest folk festivals. In fact, over 1.7 million gallons of beer are […]
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What ‘Coraline’ teaches about societal collapse and the age of AI
Henry Selick’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s 2002 classic, “Coraline,” pairs whimsical characters and striking silhouettes with a darker story, but still grounded in warmth. Its carefully crafted details make for a memorable film. And, upon closer inspection, its plot echoes a civilization-wide extinction theory known as the comfort paradox. A theory that can also explain […]
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AZYEP intern Caden Smith takes his podcast, ‘The Ripple Effect,’ to the Crystal
Editor’s notes: The Sopris Stars Youth News Bureau returned to the office this week, and will be producing a monthly paper within the pages of The Sun every final Thursday of the month, beginning with its Halloween issue on Oct. 29. Here’s but a taste of what’s to come. On another note, Vivienne is the […]
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Placing trust in local news
Scroll down for our list of awards! What sets local news apart from the mass-information digital wormhole? Trust. This was one takeaway from the keynote speaker of the 147th Annual Colorado Press Association (CPA) Convention, Garry Pierre-Pierre, founder of the New York-based Haitian Times. As many of you know, and at the risk of starting […]