The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

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New AP African American studies course becomes largely restricted in Florida

Bailey Holmes, Photography, Copy Editor February 22, 2023

AP African American studies has been restricted by Florida's Department of Education after Governor DeSantis claimed that it is an unnecessary addition to education that promotes political ideologies....

Cornelius Rish and Stillwater Area High School students at the Stillwater Bridge protest for Black Lives Matter. Dressed in Black Lives Matter attire, the activists are fighting for another life lost at the hands of the police.

Debunking the stigmas of Black Lives Matter

Jay Lohr, Food Blogger June 6, 2021

Recently during the school day, there have been walkouts in support of Black Lives Matter and Back the Blue. As police brutality and hate towards black Americans have become exposed by the media, the Black...

Students participate in the walk out at the high school. Students bring posters and flags to state their opinion.

Students react to recent killing of Daunte Wright

Jorge Moreno Sanchez, Cartoon Editor May 21, 2021

People of color are one of the main victims of police brutality. Incidents of police brutality have increased since the past year. On April 11, Daunte Wright was a victim of police brutality. Wright...

Members of the Black Student Union make a huddle to celebrate a successful meeting. These students form long-lasting bonds through a common ground.

BSU welcomes non-black students

Grace Wirkkala, Online Editor January 23, 2019

The Black Student Union advocates for a more diverse club by including students of all races in their meetings. The club aims to create a welcoming and safe space for black students who may otherwise feel...

Violent protests break apart American trust

Violent protests break apart American trust

Megan Ramberg, Online Editor January 12, 2017

Protesting becomes more prominent than ever  Burning the American flag, intentionally shutting down highways, anti-Trump marches, is it all anti-American or an exercise of rights? Minorities...

A total of 51 arrests were made at the rally. Everyone was booked and released after the demonstration.

Exploring Social Justice in our community

Jordan Fulin, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2015

Social justice refers to the concept of equal opportunity and freedom to pursue, acquire and cease sources of education, income and wealth, and the bases of self-respect and relationship according...

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