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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

students standing in front of polar plunge tank

Polar Plunge special olympics freezin’ for a reason

Ava Aspengren, Business Editor April 23, 2024

The Polar Plunge is a big fundraiser that raises money for people with disabilities and the special olympics. It is scheduled to take place April 10 in the courtyard at the high school. There will be many...

Menstrual product dispensers in women's bathrooms allow for students to have access to free products. All women's bathrooms at school have a dispenser with pads and tampons.

No more period panic! Minnesota Schools roll out free menstrual products

Lainey Zinda, Social Media Editor April 16, 2024

A new law recently passed in January in Minnesota requires all schools grades 4-12 to provide free menstrual products in women's bathrooms. Students now have access to tampons and pads at any point in...

Zephyr depot building renamed for the Manitou fund.

Zephyr theatre changes scenes

Peter Banister, Broadcast Editor-In-Chief April 15, 2024

The Zephyr restructured to focus on balancing theatre education, which has been a cornerstone throughout the theatre's founding, and locally produced productions. The Zephyr opened in 2016 as an upcoming...

The district motto changes came with a 're-vamp' of the school district's website. This shows a new era in the Stillwater Area Schools District as they refine their purpose.

District motto changes to ‘Expect More’

Netta Hillegass, Broadcast Editor April 15, 2024

The district has had a motto for many years, though the district believed a change was needed. The motto before was "We learn not for school but for life." The district believed that it did not properly...

The Latino Student Union speaks out on Feb. 14 during BLAST week, on their behalf of the challenges going on around the community and school. LSU tries to better our community and have students of Latino culture speak out about what they face in the community and schools.

New BIPOC community forms in school

Amelia Strong and Gavin Schuna, Social Media Editor and Business Editor April 15, 2024

After the Voices of Change conference, which is a collaborative meeting and workshop-based conference led by Cornelius Rish and the Student Leadership Council (SLC) during BLAST week, the SLC was held...

Senior Belle Lapos speaks at the state House of Representatives on March 13. She and senior Stella McHugh spoke about school publication rights in hopes of passing a new bill.

Students speak at state legislature

Ian Lunneborg, Video Editor April 15, 2024

The student body of a school can be a powerful force. If there are things that need to be changed then there is no one better to ask about such problems than the many people who live in the environment...

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...

Chris Otto has been instated as acting Principal for the eight weeks of Bach's leave. She brings over 28 years of experience as a counselor and administrator.

Chris Otto serves as acting principal in Bach’s absence

Adelaide Bielke, Broadcast Editor March 4, 2024

On Feb. 5, Chris Otto started her time as acting principal being the temporary replacement for Principal Rob Bach, who underwent knee surgery. Bach is out for eight weeks recovering from a knee replacement...

Juniors Madison Olson and Ava Aspengren exploring opportunities at the College Fair. Standing next to University of Minnesota booth listening in on  future career paths.

College Fair offers new beginnings

Anna Agnessi, Online Editor March 4, 2024

Prepare to map out academic journeys with the approaching College Fair on Feb. 26, 8:00-9:30 a.m. in the gymnasiums.  With over 80 local and national colleges, students are welcome to explore an array...

OnToCollege is a prep course available for juniors to prepare for the ACT. The ACT will take place on March 12.

OnToCollege, new way for juniors to prep for upcoming ACT

Ava Bentdahl, Graphics Editor March 4, 2024

On Feb. 12 and 13, juniors sat in the main forum during their English period to learn about the new ACT prep course that is available for juniors to use this year. This course will help students feel more...

The school board meets on Jan. 9, and directors such as Katie Hockert, Student Council member Sam Young and Superintendent Mike Funk attended this meeting. The school board members discussed possible changes to the 25-26 calendar.

New 25-26 calendar approved by the school board in controversial 4 to 3 vote

Gavin Schuna, Business Editor March 4, 2024

In a pivotal 4-3 vote, school board approved the new 2025-2026 calendar academic school year calendar. On Jan. 23, the board passed a change to the school calendar. The new calendar will start school as...

Faculty and students participate in a student-led walkout held on Feb. 14. Drawing attention to recent racial tension and how students think administration should resolve it, the walkout aims to be a beacon of hope for a more peaceful future where students feel more safe and included.

Student-led walkout encourages administration to change how they handle cultural misconducts

Paige Van Duyne, Peter Banister, Gigi Zawislak, Broadcast Editors March 1, 2024

On Feb. 14 students organized a walkout to vocalize their concerns regarding recent cultural-related incidents within the school community. Around 100 students participated and gathered around the flag...

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