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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

Esports players prepare for a tournament preparation in United Kingdom, London.

Esports become the hype for schools

Alannah Rice, Political Cartoonist December 2, 2024

Everyone has heard of sports and how competitive they can get, injuries can pop up left and right. Some kids can get disabling injuries from their desired sport. Esports might be the next step in society...

The adapted soccer team played in the synthetic gym on Oct. 29, which was a very intensive game that tied 2-2 on senior night. This game headed the adapted soccer team to state.

Adapted cheer squad kicks off season two

Addy Howe, Business Editor December 2, 2024

The adapted cheer squad is redefining the game through teamwork, positive energy and school spirit. The adapted cheer squad is a group of students with all abilities who cheer at adapted sports. These...

New assistant defensive coordinator, lifting coach sparks transformation

Rosie Druffner, Business Editor December 1, 2024

ETS trainer and assistant defensive coordinator Lucas Garbe leads the football team to success this season. Just this past year, Garbe has not only helped the team stay positive after losses, but has...

A man poses for a photo next to his car with a firefighting decal

Jacob Sachs demonstrates life with fire department

Wesley Voigt, Political Cartoonist November 28, 2024

"First ones in, last ones out" is what junior Jacob Sachs thinks about as he locks the doors on his Jeep, a Jeep with firefighter decals all over the windows. Jacob walks in, unlike most students,...

Social Studies teacher Mike Weiss stands in front of his room next to his Philosophy Club sign. He ponders the newest philosophical issues plaguing society.

Mike Weiss influences people throughout school

Bennet Lacska, Graphics Editor November 27, 2024

Social Studies teacher Mike Weiss wakes up daily at 5:30 a.m. on his farm in Willow River, Wis. He gets to school at 6:30 a.m. and begins his day. Once school has concluded, Weiss always has more work...

Staff ed: is a B the new F?

Aila Fisk, Photography Editor November 26, 2024

Receiving a B on a test disappoints 20-30% of students. Grade inflation has become a big topic in schools around the United States. Academic pressure has an overwhelmingly large impact on students,...

Movies at Matt’s gives locals a blast from the past

Lainey Zinda, Social Media Editor May 25, 2024

Matt's Basement, located downtown Stillwater, has recently began to host Movies at Matt's on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Older classic movies are screened for locals to come and enjoy. Tickets...

Participants after the annual Culture Runway Show wave their country's flag with pride. Students partake in a Cultural Runway show and represent their countries. The audience saw a variety of traditions, dances and clothing practiced among their peers.

Cultural Runway Show held during BLAST week, promotes inclusivity, diversity among students

Shea Denning, Broadcast Editor March 8, 2024

As students scurry to finish any final touches, the chatter among students and teachers in the audience seems to silence their own voices behind the curtain. An energetic, The Cultural Runway show...

Senior Abbey Savelkoul, senior Zoe Chase, junior Liby Quast, senior Chloe Stanton and senior Ava Biederman about to get ready for the gymnastics state championship at Wilkins Auditorium Feb. 24. The team has worked hard to get to this point and are ready to give everything they have got into this final hurrah.

Gymnastics team works through tough season

Cole Nuss, Layout Editor March 4, 2024

White powdery chalk dust fills the air. Fans and teammates cheer loudly. Judges jot down notes as they decide their final scores. Individuals work hard in their events to get as many points as possible....

Adapted floor hockey season starts strong

Camryn Handberg and Cathleen Costello, Photography Editors January 30, 2024

More than 50 years ago, Jim Christy was looking for an opportunity to participate in high school sports. His differing abilities prevented him from participating in regular sporting events. Christy approached...

Girls hockey makes themselves a popular topic in school conversations after kicking off the season strong. Being known for their passionate and competitive players, it’s no wonder.

Girls hockey determined to make it to state

Mady Richert, Online Editor January 30, 2024

This season, girls hockey will be graduating 13 seniors. There is one main goal for the team, and that is to win a state championship title. With new coaching staff added to the program, there are...

Senior Oren Hamilton records for a basketball game against Roseville. He is currently recording highlights for his Hamilton film.

Oren Hamilton plans to become a professional videographer

Biniam Tsegai, Business Editor January 28, 2024

    Senior Oren Hamilton fell in love, maybe not in the most regular way. He found his love in videos. Hamilton is a well-distinguished videographer within the community who loves...

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