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The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express


The University of Minnesota’s industrial look is off-putting to many. Nevertheless, the U of M offers excellent education.

University of Minnesota voted among ugliest campuses

Olivia Flicker November 27, 2013

When it comes to deciding what college to go to, most will think of  the quality of education they gain from the school of their choice. The appearance of the school campus might affect part of the decisions...


Featuring artists such as Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, Ariana Grande, Flo Rida, Fall Out Boy, and others are performing at the Xcel Center on Dec. 10 for KDWB’s annual Jingle Ball.

Jingle Ball twerks into Twin Cities

Claire Ilkka November 25, 2013

The VMAs took place in Sept., but the music awards show’s most controversial performers- Robin Thicke and Miley Cyrus, to be exact- will be in Minn., singing and most likely twerking their way across...

Sammy Browns tutorial of How to Go to Confession

Sammy Brown’s tutorial of ‘How to Go to Confession’

Andrea Rustad November 6, 2013

“I knew as soon as I had written it that it’d be special to me forever,” said Stillwater Area High School alumni Sammy Brown of her new single, set to release Nov. 5, with proceeds benefiting the...

Junior Jayna Davis perched upon  a well during rehearsals for the upcoming play.

Davis back on stage

Carson Kuball November 2, 2013

With a voice that radiates any room and a personality that brightens anyone's day, it’s no wonder she has played major roles in two school productions. Junior Jayna Davis, is a star in the making, and...

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes to high school

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes to high school

Emily Lodahl November 1, 2013

One of the world’s most loved musical-fantasies, The Wizard of Oz, is coming to Stillwater Area High School. With influence from the books and movies, the play will differ slightly as there are new characters...

Various paintings are on display in a tent located at Art in the Park in Afton.

Art in the Park celebrates its 35 year

Natalie Gjermo October 23, 2013

Afton is usually a quiet town, with people driving in and out of it going to and from. On the weekend of Sept. 28 and 29 that all changes when Afton hosts their annual art fair. Tents and smells of the...

Nutcracker dances into theaters

Nutcracker dances into theaters

Sara Klein October 22, 2013

 Heart pounding, legs shaking and breath fast, junior Catherine Wessel walks into the audition room.  She waltzes to the middle of the room, head held high.  Announcing her name, she takes her first...

Artists inspire students to make music a lifelong career

Artists inspire students to make music a lifelong career

July 20, 2013

Junior Breanna Schultz is one of many students at SAHS who have been inspired by a musician or a musical group. “I plan on taking it to the next level,” explains junior Breanna Schultz.  “I am...

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