The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for both recognition and scholarships administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
Each year, NMSC conducts two...
Megan Aller, Visual Arts Managing Editor
• February 26, 2015
The Star Tribune is the largest newspaper in Minnesota for news, information and community events. It is read by 1.4 million adults every weekend. Jon Bream began writing about popular music for the Minneapolis...
Clay Knoll, Distribution Reporter
• February 23, 2015
Counselors play an important role in students lives. From helping with social issues to scholarships applications, they do everything. High school counselor Liz Nelson has been a counselor at the high...
The month of February reminds people if their loved ones. Valentine's Day is coming soon on Feb. 14. American culture is in love with love. Little girls grow up watching Disney movies about Prince Charming....
February has long been a time of romance. It is the month associated with Valentine's Day.
While some would believe that this holiday honors only typical couples, the tides are turning as far as the...
Madie Woltman, Social Media Reporter
• February 11, 2015
“She means a lot to me. She’s a big part of my life, but she makes it so great and happy for me. I’m just glad we met and have stayed together," said junior Wyatt Blinkhorn, speaking of his girlfriend,...
The sports reporting world has taken a curve ball the past couple years according to Star Tribune’s digital sports editor, Michael Rand. The rise of social media has impacted how sports and athletes...
Robby Enright, Distribution Reporter
• February 1, 2015
In the summer prior to the 2014 school year, Bill Howlett decided that he would have to step down from his position as a Assistant Principal in the White Pony Center so he could receive treatment for his...
Flying and launching their bodies through the air. Twisting and turning, using all the strength they have, hoping to stick the landing. Gymnastics is a difficult sport in which good gymnasts make their...
A dark background contrasts with the natural white light filtering in from outside. The weather is dreary; rainfall can be heard hitting the walls of the studio. Yet in the moment, once the red button...
High school students around the country view college as the next step in the "timeline of life". In an attempt to get in their dream school, students are focused on raising their GPA and...
Receiving an academic award in high school is something many people are proud of but on September 22, senior Sarah Matschi did a whole lot more than receive an award. As one of Stillwater Area High School...
![Photo by Mackenzie BottolfsonOne of Ms. Nelsons main jobs is to assist students in registering for the upcoming school year. We [counselors] are an integral part of the school system...we work with kids at every level, socially, emotionally and academically. Were kind of the first person a student goes to if theyre having a concern or an issue, said Nelson.](https://sahsponyexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/DONE3-900x798.jpg)
