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Photo courtesy: Stillwater Gazette. The team is looking to get past some tough losses from last year. It came down to a tough loss in sections last year so we want to over come that this year and get over it, junior Devante Hatcher says.

Boys basketball starts off behind, looking to improve

Matthew McGinley, SNO Social Media Editor January 14, 2017

  The boys basketball  team has been off to a rocky start this season, although things are looking positive for the future of the team. Last year, the team didn’t do as well as they had...

Staff Editorial: Open campus for lunch will cause problems

Staff Editorial: Open campus for lunch will cause problems

Pony Express Staff, January 14, 2017

  Stillwater Area High School is one of the few schools in the metro that does not have an open campus at lunch, meaning students must stay in the building and cannot leave to eat nearby....

Violent protests break apart American trust

Violent protests break apart American trust

Megan Ramberg, Online Editor January 12, 2017

Protesting becomes more prominent than ever  Burning the American flag, intentionally shutting down highways, anti-Trump marches, is it all anti-American or an exercise of rights? Minorities...

Nordic skiers take a couple practice runs through the course before the race. Sophomore Anna Flor says, Its always important to know what the weather conditions are like before the race, so that there are no surprises while you are racing. Being able to take a couple practice runs helps a lot for your knowledge of the course for that specific day.

Nordic Skiing teams looking ahead to new season

Thomas Johnson, SNO Sports Editor January 12, 2017

The Nordic Skiing season is underway and due to their recent success in last year's season,  high expectations have already been set for the girls and boys teams. With top finishes in the state tournament...

Jingco fires a shot from behind the three point arch during the team’s home opener against Fridley. “He finishes around the basket very well along with being a good shooter,” Hannigan says.

Jingco’s basketball talent carries team

Noah Ness, Read and Watch Team Editor January 10, 2017

  Everyday after school, and during most days in the summer, one can find junior Manny Jingco playing basketball. Whether it is at a local gym, the high school, or even in his driveway, he...

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So far in the season, Raleigh has one assist which he got on the Dec. 17 game vs Park.  I knew making the varsity team would be a challenge game by game. says Raleigh.

Raleigh accepted on varsity hockey team

Ellie Speedling, Social Media Reporter January 8, 2017

  Sophomore Joe Raleigh’s passion for hockey began with watching professional and college teams. Using a stick and a tennis ball as a makeshift puck,  Raleigh practiced what he saw the players...

Ordering at Canes is fast and easy due to there only being four things on the menu. Sophomore Jack Seipel says, Its very simple to order, because theres only 4 things on the menu.

Raising Cane’s chicken, a local favorite

Hailey Laubscher, Pony Express TV Broadcaster January 8, 2017

,   Students have begun a new trend, driving 30 minutes just for a fried chicken meal. Raising Cane's is a fast-food restaurant that has good quality fried chicken meals, for reasonable...

While students rehearse for auditions, Grif Sadow watches the talent of the musicians.

‘Pippin’: cast prepares for spring musical

Teagan Andrews, Copy Editor January 7, 2017

    Pippin the musical comes this spring 2017. The five time Tony Award winning musical will be put on by students this spring in the auditorium. Auditions took place on Dec. 8 and...

Transition team considers Pony Time study block next fall

Transition team considers Pony Time study block next fall

Kayla Gjerde, Social Media Reporter January 6, 2017

  The school administration is considering a 45 minute flexible period in the middle of the day on Wednesdays during five day weeks. This is a decision the transition team will have to make...

The bench bars on the right are used for benching and tightening up the pectoral muscle. Richman says, I like to use the benches when there is something in the upper body that I need to be stronger.

Weight lifting continues grind for athletes

Ryan Shepard, Cartoon Editor January 6, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKtGbxJdAYU&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop   Not all after school activities have to be about competition with other students or schools, some just about improving....

The A league plays on the wood courts, like the synthetic courts they have two games going at a time. Senior Noah Jakupciak says, “I like playing on the wood courts because its really nice and the same court the school team plays on.”

Intramural basketball, good alternative for players

Andrew Wilcek, Social Media Editor January 3, 2017

Intramural basketball has always been a big part of the school. People wonder, what are Intramural sports; intramural are a less competitive sports league run through the high school. The largest sport...

CIS classes face possible cuts

CIS classes face possible cuts

Emma Lowey, Layout Editor December 21, 2016

The life of many high school students consists of taking advanced and challenging courses. With many options of advanced courses, such as AP and PSEO, students can stretch their learning to higher...

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