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The Pony Express

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The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

Sophomore Mason Braun works at Windmill Marina. He pumps gas into  member's boats, which is one of his many responsibilities at his job.

Work ethic changes over generations

Mila Nielsen, Online Editor June 2, 2025

Over the last 20 years, the current generation, Generation Z, has felt immense pressure due to their busy schedules with school, work, sports, extracurriculars and more. Students believe they work harder...

Junior Marianna Schottler scrolls her social media account to see what her classmates are doing. This action indicates her interest and influence of other people's activity.

Online presence progressively influences teen culture

Nevaeh Kinney, Layout Editor June 1, 2025

Teen culture has developed from an online presence to a greater existence for influences. Society has become increasingly captivated by digital realities, which have drastically changed how current youth...

Sophmore Jasper Swager scrolls TikTok while waiting for a teacher to start instruction. TikTok is a popular platform for students to use for entertainment.

Generation Z uses online streaming for entertainment

Wesley Voigt, Political Cartoonist June 1, 2025

Internet use is a common way Generation Z spends their time. Gen Z often uses their devices at their house, school or other places, making tasks such as watching/purchasing entertainment much easier...

Seniors Nikolai Baldwin and Isabelle Weber show off their outfits. Both of them love to dress up to express themselves

Generation Z showcase unique fashion trends

Ava Bentdahl, Graphics Editor-in-Chief June 1, 2025

For years, each generation has brought something new to the table, fashion trends among them have been huge. Generation Z (1997-2012) fashion focuses on comfort, individuality along with trends from more...

Different albums of music next to each other show the contrasts in musical taste.

Music genres affects students self esteem differently

Cacelia Lee, Business Editor April 23, 2025

In today's world, it is a fast-paced, technology-connected place where self-esteem can be fragile and being shaped by social media and the constant pressure of trying to be perfect is normalized. But amid...

Junior Jillian Maddux is meditating to work on calming down and refocusing. This can help improve mental health by assisting with reducing stress.

Teenage mental health remains growing topic of discussion

Addy Howe, Business Editor April 22, 2025

High school students' mental health remains a hot topic, but students continue to find ways to manage stress within their busy schedules. Receiving help or assistance with mental health is extremely important...

Junior Devin Christensen walks to prepare for his cross country meet. Christensen exercises daily to ensure he lowers his risk of injury when running.

Sleep and exercise are important for teenagers

Caleb Gustafson, Business Editor April 22, 2025

Teenagers today are expected to balance school, sleep, exercise, social lives, sports, screens and more. With packed schedules and late-night scrolling, teens often end up neglecting the two most important...

Junior Maisie Rix, spends her time on Instagram during the school day. Social media is definitely a distraction for students during the day.

Social media sets high standards for teens to look perfect at young ages

Macy Bougie, Online Editor March 9, 2025

Social media users struggle with comparison and body image as social media itself and influencers are setting high beauty standards, expecting teens to look perfect at young ages. People say that social...

Junior Wesley Voigt works on an assignment. He feels that his stress levels have grown due to his workload.

Students feel pressure to be best: grades take a toll in school

Bennet Lacska, Graphics Editor March 9, 2025

Do better, try harder and be the best. Students this year are feeling overwhelmed by their workload, with expectations to achieve high grades, attend a good college and excel in sports and activities....

Four women gather around to cook before Easter. Women have generally been stereotyped to work in the kitchen and prepare the meals.

Gender stereotyping can cause stress

Ava Bentdahl, Graphics Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2025

Gender stereotyping has been happening since ancient times, with women being told they cannot do certain jobs and men being told to hide emotions are some of the more common ones. Students continue to...

Sophomore Lily Berg, celebrates the release of her novel on Feb. 3. After years of hard work she can finally she her book in real life.

Lily Berg, self-publishes ‘Shattered Illusions’

Colby Henjum, Business Editor March 6, 2025

Aspiring writers everywhere dream of publishing the stories they pour their hearts and souls into, but achieving that goal is something many struggle with. For a time, this was the case for young author...

The graphic describes the pros and cons of AI in school. It highlights the problems that come with AI and how it might affect students' education describing why there needs to be more regulation.

AI has positives but numerous negatives in school

Olive McLemore, Graphics Editor January 28, 2025

AI is a new tool used in schools to help students. Although AI has its benefits and students have been able to use it for the good, teachers have also found that some use it to abuse it. There are...

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