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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

Junior Luca Wieland stops at a local fast food chain to grab a quick meal after school. After a busy day at school, he unwinds by getting a taco.

Teenagers spend their money in different ways

Hazel McHugh, Layout Editor November 29, 2024

Most high school students have some form of part time job, working around 10-15 hours per week ranging from $9-16 per hour. Considering many have limited income, making decisions on what to buy can...

Junior Devin Christensen drinks a sparkling ice caffeine drink before school. These drinks have become popular since the school has started selling them in the cafeteria. Often, things like this become trends across students at the school and show how fast students are able to grow certain items.

Companies target teens with their products

Caleb Gustafson, Photography Editor November 28, 2024
In recent years, companies have started shifting towards focusing on marketing and branding to teenagers. Most companies believe teenagers have the most expendable income. In addition, they believe teenagers are often trendsetters, which would result in more demand and revenue for a company’s product. Most importantly, companies brand and market toward teenagers because many teenagers...
Junior Jack Lamkin works at Cub Foods for his part time job. His job specifically is stocking items and goods to replenish products.

Teenagers reach an age of self development and independence

Cody Vang and Copy Editor November 28, 2024

Teenagers are reaching a stage of development of gaining jobs, and become less dependent on certain sources such as their parents. Parents or guardians want their teenagers to get jobs in order to...

Junior Tali Torkko and Junior Lydia Ostrander discuss some difficulties in friendships with different political views. They agree to disagree on some subjects.

Political tensions impact relationships

Elsie Welch, Photography Editor October 14, 2024

Elsie Welch, of Woodbury MN, interviewed some important figures in the school on September 20th, 2024. They were asked some tough questions about their beliefs on relationships regarding politics, with...

These are the two different parties used in the upcoming election. Both Democrat and Republican parties are head to head in the 2024 election.

Voters share opinions for the upcoming 2024 election

Shaeffer Watson, Business Editor October 10, 2024

As the election season approaches, many voters are excited to share there thoughts on the new presidential candidates. Both candidates are escalating their attempts at sharing their own political beliefs. The...

Juniors Chase Johnson and Taylor Young ran for senior representatives back in the beginning of April and were elected at the end of April. They are holding one of their many posters from around the school.

Student Council members have big plans for 2024-2025

Ava Bentdahl, Graphics Editor May 27, 2024

Student council has been around for years. It is a chance to give students a voice in school related issues and the new co-presidents and representatives here at the high school already have some ideas...

The senior sunset is something that brings the senior class together for one last hoorah before they all graduate. This year the sunset was held on May 9.

Senior sunset brings the senior class together before graduation

Mady Richert, Online Editor May 26, 2024

The senior sunset is something that brings the senior class together for one last hoorah before they all graduate on June 1 and go their separate ways. This year the sunset will be held on May 9, in the...

There are many different pathways to choose from after students high school career. One of those paths could be the military. Even then, the military has many different pathways students can go into, including the Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force and more.

Students decide to go into the military, workforce after high school

Amelia Strong, Social Media Editor May 23, 2024

After their high school career, students either decide to go to a private, community college, universities, military, workforce, study abroad or take a gap year. On average the percentage of combined...

Students in French class are on their phones and not focusing on their school work. The students do not have the motivation to get their required work done and do not care enough to stay motivated at the end of the week.

Students care less about school, leading to less motivation

Ava Aspengren, Online Editor May 23, 2024

The willingness to learn and be motivated in students is a diverse topic. All students are different and can learn in different ways. Some teachers feel that setting goals for their students and tying...

One of the many current gigantic landfills in Indonesia is filled with trash that pollute the area around it. This waste is growing faster due to planned obsolescence causing products use life to be shortened.

Planned obsolecence can not be sustained

Gibson Strub, Layout Editor April 20, 2024

Planned Obsolescence is an ethically questioned economic strategy, which is used by many companies where they purposefully make products irreplaceable, unrepairable, or have a shortened life. It all started...

The Young Feminist club meets on Thursday's at 2:25 p.m. in E136. This club focuses on spreading awareness of women in history.

Woman-focused clubs takeover Women’s History Month

Ava Bentdahl, Graphics Editor April 19, 2024

For the past 36 years, during the month of March, women worldwide have been recognized during Women's History Month. Individuals take action during this month to raise awareness about historical instances...

Student Council leads a new BLAST week event called Family Feud in the auditorium on Feb. 14. Inviting five students and five staff to be a part of this event. World history teacher Wayne Perkins and senior Zira Dezell are the next pair to play at this event.

Family Feud replaces BLAST week talent show

This year, the annual school talent show has changed to a fun game show called Family Feud. This event was arranged by the Student Council in regards to last year's talent show. Every year during the week...

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