Opinion

Opinion and Press Release Submissions

Even if you are not a staff member of Etched in Stone, you still can share your voice in the paper. Opinion and press release submissions provide an opportunity for any student at Fossil Ridge High School to contribute an article for publication. An opinion can be written on any point of view of a topic that has not been represented on Etched in Stone. Also, a press release can be written to share any relevant event you feel students at Fossil Ridge should be aware of. These articles must abide by Etched in Stone’s Editorial Policy and be an appropriate length. For more information on how to submit your writing, visit the “Opinion and Press Release Submission” tab at the bottom right corner of the website.

Opinion and Press Release Submissions

As the school year comes to an end, we have selected Sophie Webb and Aislyn McDonald as our co Editors in Chief for the 2023-2024 school year.

Editor's note: Introducing next year's leadership

Jordan Brownhill and Lizzy Camp • May 12, 2023

As Fossil Ridge High School students begin to wrap up the school year, it has come time for us to choose next year’s leaders to take over the...

Located in The Promenade Shops at Centerra, Biaggis serves food on a typical day from 11 A.M to 9 P.M.

Opinion: The best dining places for Prom this year

Sophie Webb, Social Chair, Social Media Manager • May 1, 2023

Prom is filled with decisions and plans all coming together within this next week. Pictures, corsages, after Prom, and a very important aspect:...

My closet with some of the clothing I have thrifted over the years.

Opinion: Everybody should be thrifting their clothing

Sydney Lammey, News Director • March 24, 2023

Clothing is a part of everybody's life, whether it is used as an outlet for self-expression or just as a way to function day-to-day. Some people...

This week, we talk with Jordan Brownhill and review our experience in Journalism this quarter.

The Storyboard After Hours: Editor's Note with Jordan Brownhill

Lizzy Camp and Jordan Brownhill • March 8, 2023

This week, we're joined by Jordan Brownhill and we record our Editor's Note together. We talk about this quarter in journalism so far, and think...

McGregor and Khabib during their legendary battle.

Why you should keep an eye out for the exciting UFC fights this year

Jonny Tataje, Staff Writer • February 1, 2023

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is regarded as one of, if not the most, grueling and most physically challenging sports to ever exist. Essentially,...

Senior guard Natatlie Lin driving with the ball in a game against Broomfield.

Honestly: Everyone should go to more girls basketball games

Dylan Heinrich, Sports Editor • January 19, 2023

On Thursday, January 5, the Fossil Ridge girls basketball team competed in an overtime thriller against Grandview, the defending state champions....

Jordan and Lizzy hard at work in the Journalism room.

Editor's note: Turning anxiety into excitement

Jordan Brownhill and Lizzy Camp • January 17, 2023

Stepping into Etched in Stone's Co-Editor in Chief positions this year is Jordan Brownhill and Lizzy Camp. They are both excited for this new...

Video games could help students with skills like strategic thinking.

Op-Ed: Why gaming should matter to schools

Madison Bair • December 20, 2022

All views and opinions expressed in outside op-eds are those of the author and do not reflect the beliefs of Etched in Stone or its staff. If...

Review: Putting popular coffee chains to the test

Addy Ehleiter and Monica Jarosz • May 17, 2022

Seeing students with various drinks in their hand is a common occurrence at Fossil Ridge High School. Whether it is from a food restaurant or...

Getting involved in your high school is necessary, but loosing yourself in the process is not.

Why you should quit: the consequences of overcommitting

Caroline Sears, Editor in Chief • May 17, 2022

I remember sitting at the dinner table the night before my first day of high school as my parents warned me about wasting my time and urged me...