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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

Junior Cooper Nelson holds up his phone with the Spotify app open. He pays $11 a month for the premium version so he can listen to any song at any time.

Spotify’s new policy detrimental for small artists

Gibson Strub, Layout Editor January 26, 2024

In 2024, Spotify plans to stop paying artists who do not make 1000 streams yearly. This affects small artists who are just trying to start. It is nothing to be surprised about because the music industry...

Students on computers in the library.

Students should choose PSEO over AP courses

Peter Banister, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2024

Students should opt for PSEO over AP to obtain college credits.  Many students already take advantage of this opportunity with their choice of PSEO enrollment or Advanced Placement classes (AP) provided...

The nordic ski team poses for a picture after having a successful season. They hope to get snow for this season to hopefully go to State again.

Lack of snow effects nordic ski team

Kaylee Lowe, Copy Editor January 26, 2024

Due to the strong El Niño conditions happening in the Pacific Ocean, it is leaving Minnesota with no snow. Right now the frigid winter air is kept in Central and Northern Canada. Minnesota is known for...

Senior Gigi Zawislak sings When I Was Your Man at the winter Coffeehouse on Dec. 22. The crowd was amazed and created a sea of stars with their flashlights during her preformance.

National Honor Society donates Coffeehouse proceeds to Morgan’s Message

Addy Rock, Photography Editor January 25, 2024

Coffeehouse is a talent show fundraiser put on by the National Honor Society (NHS). It is one of the many fundraisers they put on throughout the year. NHS stages two Coffeehouse shows a year, one in the...

Lake Superior waves crash against the rocks at Stoney Point in Duluth, Minn. The lake would normally be at least slightly frozen over, but due to warmer temps and more rain storms, 10-15 foot waves have been rolling in.

El Niño: leading cause of unusually balmy winter temps

Bailey Holmes, Photography Editor-In-Chief January 25, 2024

At this point, it is clear that the Midwest is experiencing one of the warmest winters on record, leaving everyone dreaming of a white Christmas, and wondering why Mother Earth has switched to a year-round...

The robotics team is in Grand fork North Dakota for the competition that they had been working towards for months. The team recently started and has high hopes for the season.

Robotics team starts new season with high hopes

Ava Aspengren, Business Editor January 25, 2024

The robotics team is an award-winning group of people who dedicate a great deal of time and effort to support and participate in their team. They meet Tuesdays and Thursdays August to December and everyday...

The current 6x2 schedule provides students with six class periods each day and two semesters and offers a total of 12 classes per year. The new schedule would have four classes per day for longer class periods.

District proposes new bell schedule for 2025-2026 school year

Adelaide Bielke, Broadcast Editor January 25, 2024

In the past few months, students, staff and administrators have been touring schools including Wayzata High School and Edina High School to examine alternative bell schedules. The school board will use...

A shopping cart is filled with highly processed and unhealthy foods available at any grocery store. As Christmas candy shopping is on the rise this time of year, it might be worth it to take a second look at what is actually in classic favorites such as candy canes and Pez.

California leads fight for a healthier country

Bailey Holmes, Photography Editor-In-Chief December 15, 2023

As an effort to move towards a healthier human population and environment, California has recently passed a law, that bans four additives commonly found in highly processed foods. The ban is in response...

This is the official cover art for musician Zach Sobiechs hit single Clouds. The song was released in 2012 a year before his death.

“Clouds” by Zach Sobiech: the legacy that impacts everyone

Gigi Zawislak, Broadcast Editor December 12, 2023

Eleven years have passed since the world was graced with the heartfelt melody of Zach Sobiech’s "Clouds,” a song with a timeless message of hope and humility. Sharing the innermost thoughts of his...

Counselor Sydney Piras holds the plaque she received when being named High School Counselor of the Year by the Minnesota School Counselor Association. Over her years as a school counselor, Piras has worked hard and  helped both students and schools grow.

Sydney Piras becomes High School Counselor of the Year

Maggie O'Brien, Layout Editor-In-Chief December 11, 2023

Sydney Piras, a counselor in the White Pony Center, recently won High School Counselor of the Year. She has been working at the high school for 3 years and has worked hard to improve the school and to...

The students surround the new Principal Ann Giardino in Oak-Land Middle School. Giardino is a welcomed and accomplished addition to the school.

Ann Giardino chosen for new Oak-Land principal

Rio Atkinson, Graphics Editor December 11, 2023

"I am excited to be able to add additional staff and services that make a positive impact on our students' mental health and provide support to all of our families," Principal Ann Giardino expressed. At...

This Is Stillwater recently brought Minecraft to the classroom.  The newly proposed sites of Anderson and Lake Elmo Elementary schools have been imported into Minecraft for the students to tinker with.  They were tasked with the ideals to design the schools how they please.  However, they must deal with design issues that may come up along the way.  

Alt text: Minecraft is displayed on a large screen for students.

This Is Stillwater inspires students with Minecraft

Peter Banister, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2023

This is Stillwater is exploring a better means of communicating and engaging each other on the matters of our community, and across all generations.  As of early 2023, TIS started using Minecraft to encourage...

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