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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

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...

Student Leadership Council helps inform decisions and seats made at the last meeting. Student leaders need to be aware of current events that impact students in the school.

Teens increasingly affected by media awareness

Cacelia Lee, Business Editor January 28, 2025

Exposing criminals and the truths of the world are crucial roles of the media. Media today is important, especially now that it is much easier to spread news around using the technology that we have. The...

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 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...

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