916 Career and Technical Center provides college experiences
Linda Hill, Podcast Reporter
January 18, 2019
916 Career and Technical Center, also referred to as the 916 program, offers different programs to high school students and the northeast school of Century College. They offer two different time slots: morning and afternoon sessions. This program was made to "get the hands-on learning experience th...
Digital world comes with privacy concerns
Mia Lucido, Distribution Editor
January 11, 2019
Today, teenagers rely on the internet and do not know what it is like to not have it. Living in a digital world has its perks, but there are also pitfalls, especially when it comes to privacy. Often, people know that privacy is a concern, but do not really know what information can be collected with their act...
Facing death twice has not stopped Nelson from living
Megan Baxter, Photography Editor
January 2, 2019
Three weeks before sophomore Sophia Nelson was diagnosed with diabetes, she kept getting overly thirsty, wetting the bed and losing massive amounts of weight. One afternoon in the summer adventure camp, Sophia had trouble breathing and her legs were in a lot of pain. After a phone call to mom, and a...
Bev Petrie leads Partnership Plan, supports community
Ben Jacobs, Podcast Reporter
December 30, 2018
When the school does not have the funding to support the activities that the student body spends their time with after school throughout the year, grants from the Partnership Plan provide funds to allow students to have these opportunities. Activities and fundraisers are also hosted by the Partners...
Boyd Huppert surprises Steil, teaches journalism
Lilly Sample, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2018
“Oh my god! You are my favorite journalist ever,” newspaper advisor Rachel Steil exclaimed upon seeing Kare 11’s Boyd Huppert enter her classroom. What started as a typical third hour newspaper class took an exciting turn when Steil was surprised with a visit from her favorite journalist, a Chri...
Taking over the world, one dance at a time
Hannah Sween, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2018
A little girl, about the age of nine, is silhouetted by the sun setting behind the mountains of Wyoming awash with the fading goldenrods and deepening shades of rose. She hops about on a large, flat, centuries old rock practicing a dance brand-new to her, the Light Jig. Ayuna Lamb-Hickson had just completed her fi...
Special education teacher Nicole Schroepfer makes an impact
Sadie Heieren, Photographer
December 10, 2018
Special Education teacher Nicole Schroepfer has been pushing disabled students to do their best in school at Stillwater for 11 years. Her experience in teaching has allowed her to connect with students and help them to grow their understanding of life. Schroepfer earned an B.S. in Vocational Rehabil...
Leader behind ALC, Mary Ticiu, impacts students
Soren Danelius, Layout Editor
December 6, 2018
As most students listen to their teacher's lecture or take notes, a small hallway in the back of the school learns in a different and interesting way. The ALC or St. Croix Valley Alternative Learning Center is a school designed for students who are at risk for graduation or need a different school setting. Th...
Volleyball player, Maddie Whittington points toward success in her career
Paige Sanders, Photographer
December 5, 2018
Junior Maddie Whittington, committed D1 to University of Illinois her freshman year and continues to thrive as a player. Throughout her junior year, she became determined to be the best player she can while accomplishing her goal of improving. Playing sports is something that can bring joy to...
Podolske finishes 38th season coaching cross country
Derek Berg, Video Editor
December 4, 2018
For 38 years, the girls cross country team has been lead by coach Dawn Podolske. In this last season, the Ponies captured the conference title for the first time since 2000 along with a State tournament berth for the second consecutive year. In light of their recent successes, the Ponies look to be back on the rise. Th...
Alternative way for students to learn creates relationships
Gavan Townsend, Camera Editor
December 4, 2018
Having a strong education is very important when it comes to the real world. When a student does not get the proper education that they need, it can harm their futures in immeasurable ways. The Alternative Learning Center offers a different way of learning for students who are struggling in a common...
Superintendent Pontrelli shares glimpse into her role
Claire Anderson, Field Reporter Editor
December 3, 2018
Many people wonder what the job of being a superintendent is like. "The only reason I do this is to try and make it a better experience for kids," Superintendent Denise Pontrelli said. Denise Pontrelli is the Superintendent of Stillwater Area Public Schools. Pontrelli has been the Superintendent for three years. ...