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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

Around 80-85 percent of Americans qualify for federal stimulus checks. These checks hope to provide financial security for those struggling to stay afloat.

Stimulus bill signed to help struggling economy

Joseph Devins, Business Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2020

Since the COVID-19 outbreak began many people are out of work or working from home. This has severely impacted the United States and world economy. Due to this, Congress has conducted a bill to provide...

Senior Khuluc Yang, juniors Mark Sinyigaya, Shahd Abouhekel and freshman Ariam Mussiel speak about being first generation citizens. This forum helped students understand what first generation students go through on a day to day basis.

BLAST week promotes cohesiveness

Joseph Devins, Business Editor-in-chief February 11, 2020

BLAST week is a weeklong event consisting of various panels talking about the school coming together as a community as well as tribulations high school students may have. BLAST stands for “be loving...

Senior Captain Grace Cote prepares to shoot free throws. The team beat Woodbury 97-69 Dec. 6.

Girls basketball team kicks it into high gear

Joseph Devins, Business Editor-in-chief January 13, 2020

The girls basketball team is off to a hot start to their season. To begin the year 9-3 is a strong accomplishment. The team got second in the state championships last year and they begin another run....

Senior Alli Hafner uses schoology to get classwork done. This is the main resource used in the newly implemented E-learning days.

E-learning days provide learning opportunities outside the traditional classroom

Joseph Devins, Business Editor-in-chief November 27, 2019

 A new rule has been implemented following two snow days this year called an E-learning day or a Flex day. This consists of attending school, but through the use of Schoology. This new rule is to...

Senior Clay Batterton punts the ball as junior Peter Leach watches. Batterton did not allow a goal on Oct. 3 against White Bear, for his fifth shutout of the season.

First year goalie hopes to bring success for team

Joseph Devins, Business Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2019

  The boys soccer team has not found the same success as in year's past, but a bright spot has been the first year goalie: senior Clay Batterton. Last year, all three goalies for the Ponies...

Sintra Nichols a 2018 SAHS graduate who did an apprenticeship in Florianopolis, Brazil. Nichols worked at a preschool and help aid for the betterment of the school.

Students find independence taking gap year

Joseph Devins, Business Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2019

A few Stillwater students are taking a year break in between going to school. A gap year is used for students who want to serve as an intern or raise more money for college. Some students take a gap...

Seniors Carter Hansen and Sidney Hatch take auto tech at Century first hour. They are learning to become auto mechanics before they graduate.

Achieving competitive advantage with 916 Program

Joseph Devins, Business Editor February 3, 2019

The 916 is a metro area high school located at Century College that teaches students real world training for work after high school. Jill Stewart-Keller is the principal of the school and counselor Jeremy...

"Glass" took the top box office pull in but was soon beat out by "The Lego Movie 2".

‘Glass’ shatters box office

Joseph Devins, Business Editor January 21, 2019

Glass is a movie written, directed and produced by M. Night Shyamalan. Taking a different view of how superheroes are portrayed on the silver screen. Premiering Jan. 18, Glass took the top box office...

With constant eyes on the doors at the five entrances  SAHS, administration can detect if a crisis will be present. These staff members keep the students safe and protected from potential harm.

SAHS voted 21st safest school in the metro area

Joseph Devins, Field Reporter December 7, 2018

Stillwater Area High School has been awarded with the 21st safest school in the Twin cities Metro Area. Assistant Principal Shelly Phernetton and Police Liaison Officer Lindsey Paradise have been taking...

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