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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

Located on 2300 Orleans St W., Community Thread is a non-profit organization that strives to help people in our community. For 47 years now Community Thread has been serving and giving back to Washington county.

Community Thread connects students to volunteer activities

March 1, 2014

The 20th century has become a selfish, lazy and materialistic society. This concept is simply as day. People are increasingly seeing these common characteristics dominate in peoples' culture and values....


Many Stillwater students, such as Erik Nelson (’16) volunteer for organizations such as Meals from the Heart to pack meals which will then be shipped off to families in need. “It’s had a huge impact on my life,” said junior Catherine Wessel. “I’ve always loved mission work and directly helping the poor, and it’s just the perfect way to get involved and save another person’s life without even having to go to their country. “

Meals From the Heart feeds families around the globe

February 28, 2014

Around the world every day, 16,000 malnourished children die of starvation.  That is the equivalent of around 80 percent of the Stillwater population disappearing every day.  Starvation is one of the...


Over the Black Friday weekend Target Corp. was hit by an extensive theft of its customers’ credit-card and debit-card data.  The company later disclosed that thieves were believed to have stolen date from up to 1.5 million card accounts.

Target opens up about credit card scam

Cole Funk February 24, 2014

“I’m usually retty good at keeping my bank account safe, but the recent Target scandal has me a little on edge,” said junior Megan Ellison.  “I work as a cashier for Target and we weren’t given...

15 month lockout for Minnesota Orchestra finally settled

15 month lockout for Minnesota Orchestra finally settled

Katelyn Weisbrod February 24, 2014

Minnesota Orchestra agreement brings relief to students and teachers The past 15 months have been long and frustrating for the members of the Minnesota Orchestra and their fans. On Jan. 14, it was announced...

Campbell and Bush rock International Blues Challenge

Fiona Montie February 20, 2014

The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn., is the largest competition in the blues industry. This year on Jan. 21-25, the 30th annual IBC was held once again, and senior Tom Bush and junior Colin...

The high school’s Concert Orchestra performed at SEC led by Orchestra Director Jerry Jones. The orchestra performed The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini, Rhosymedre by Vaughan Williams and Firebird by Stravinsky.

Music organizations bring back phenomenal results from SEC live evaluation

Savannah Sylvis February 6, 2014

February brings a lot of events to the Stillwater Area High School and the area around. A lot of these events are very theatrical. The Encore Wind Ensemble flew by on Feb. 6, bringing great sound to the...

Juniors Tyler Malmberg, Lucy Langmack, Sarah Matschi, and senior Libby Lambert rehearse for the upcoming Stillwater musical “Little Shop of Horrors.”

A plant with a taste for blood comes to the theater, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Katie Markert January 24, 2014

Blood. More blood. A creature that craves it, needs it to survive. Who could be responsible for the discovery and exposition of such an exotic and mysterious. . . plant? Stillwater Area High School theatre...

That’s a wrap for movies of 2013

Lucien Lemanski January 24, 2014

Get your tickets, grab some popcorn and take a seat the show is about to start. Movies in 2013 have made a major impact on the way we view movies, from a lost astronaut stuck in space to a girl who is...

“Frozen” premiered Nov. 27, 2013 and reached the top box office results with 19.5 Million dollars. Olaf, the lovable snowman sidekick, was described as silly and entertaining.

An eternal winter in ‘Frozen’ still melts the hearts of the audience

Kate Price January 13, 2014

Having the power to create an eternal winter would not come in handy here in Minnesota, but Elsa  lives in the kingdom of Arendelle and has icy powers that got a little out of control. She accidentally...

The new seats take up significantly more room than the previous seating, meaning that fewer tickets can be sold for each movie. However, the increased comfort of the seats gives Marcus a new, deluxe feel, without increasing prices.

Marcus Theaters offer home experience

January 13, 2014

The Marcus theater in Oakdale has revolutionized through their new seats and upgraded layout. Just a couple months ago, Marcus theater in Oakdale has added their new seats called "dream lounger" seats....

Car accident leaves beloved movie star Paul Walker dead

Car accident leaves beloved movie star Paul Walker dead

Maddie Engstrum December 16, 2013

Beloved movie star, Paul Walker, passed away at age 40 on Nov. 30 in Santa Clarita, CA. Walker and his friend, Roger Rodas, were on their way to a charity event when Rodas lost control of the 2005...


Senior Libby Lambert is a prominent figure in the Stillwater Choir Department, and is performing in Coffee House this winter. She is a member of the Stillwater Concert Choir, and performs in musicals and variety shows. She has sonorous vocals which fill any room, and leaves audiences in awe. Lambert wishes to continue singing through college and hopefully shape her passion for music into a career.

Coffeehouse performances continue raising money for a cause

Sydney Spreck December 13, 2013

As the wind begins to bite and frost forms on the morning ground, Minnesotans prepare for winter.  One winter tradition that has continued over many years is that of Coffee House performances hosted by...

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