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

Pony Wicks and Balls is a company created and run by senior Jerod Ormand-Miller. The business was created in September 2018 as a theatre fundraiser. He manages his time well, bouncing between school, theatre, and the business while maintaining the work for all activities.

High school entrepreneurs learn values of business

Emma Kostroski-Polucha, Print Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2019

Owning a business is never easy, between the customers and business partners, it can be hard to keep everything in check. Many business owners struggle through the beginning of their ownership. All...

Senior Jeffrey Robinson prepares to execute a trick. Kendamas are making a comeback after disappearing for 6 years. Sweets Kendamas is a local Minnesota company that is a favorite of students.

Kendama trend returns after six years hiatus

Jameson Stahl, Online Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2019

After disappearing from student's hands for six years, kendamas, one of the hottest trends from elementary school, is back. The viral game first came onto the scene back in 2012 and 2013. Kendamas were...

Senior Mya Lynse looks over a piece she has been working on. In her free time, Lynse works on new music that has not been created before.

Lysne expresses indescribable love for music

Emma Urban, Photographer February 15, 2019
Senior Mya Lysne practicing a piece for battle of the bands. In her free time, Lysne likes to create new music pieces she hasn't made before.
Senior Ben Valerius rehearses in preparation for his Coffeehouse audition. He plans on auditioning with The Girl from Ipanema by Joao Gilberto and Stan Getz.

Winter Coffeehouse returns in December

Elsa Persson, Online Editor November 26, 2018

A classic tradition returns to the stage this year with the annual National Honor Society (NHS) Coffeehouse concert. Student musicians look forward to this opportunity to showcase their talent, while anticipating...

Musical Bye Bye Birdie features new talent

Musical ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ features new talent

Madison Weispfenning, Editorial Cartoonist April 6, 2018

The theater department is hard at work preparing for the spring musical "Bye Bye Birdie". Originally performed as a Broadway show called “Let’s Go Steady” in 1960, “Bye Bye Birdie” eventually...

Horoscopes, not as accurate as they seem

Horoscopes, not as accurate as they seem

Mya Lysne, Read and Watch Camera Editor October 31, 2017

Alternative Copy Story by Mya Lysne While some students do not believe horoscopes are correct at all, and may think they are overgeneralized in order to fit almost any personality. Many follow them...

The Feminism Club members met on Feb 6 to make signs to put up around the high school to spread awareness and hopefully inspire a few people to join. I feel the purpose is both to educate our peers and also learn ourselves how to become more active feminists, Fry says.

Feminism Club creating change for better

Alex Ehde, Social Media Reporter February 13, 2017

r The newest club at the SAHS, the Feminism Club, is raising awareness for women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and minority interests around the community. The club has been recently started by Erica...

Trumps Cabinet choices already worrying

Trump’s Cabinet choices already worrying

Adam Johnson, Business Editor January 9, 2017

President-elect Trump’s cabinet choices in the recent weeks have been controversial to say the least. Whether it’s appointing a blatantly sexist media executive to be his top adviser, appointing...

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