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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

Pony Express TV returns after decade hiatus

Karisma Vang, Social Media Editor October 5, 2015

The Pony Express went from newspaper to online and now TV. They started this "just last year in August," senior Samantha Flipp said. The Pony Express TV plans to give out weekly announcements, but it...

Photo by Laura Ilkka

School resources contribute to college prep

Tiana Meador, Photographer October 5, 2015

College is a growing source of anxiety among many high school students of the millennial generation. Whether it is the growing pressure to be successful, or simply doubt, many teens are unaware of the...

After a vigorous practice session Caroline Alessi takes a stretch break to renew her tired muscles and get ready to play again. 
 Photo By Lily Marchan

Joel Bryan leads band as new director

Jonathan Rustad, Copy Editor October 5, 2015

It's a tough time for all teachers, and the band department is no exception.  Joel Bryan, a band teacher is joining the music staff to help alleviate some of the problems. Bryan helps out with the...

Flying across a challenging sea

Flying across a challenging sea

Brianna Halverson, Social Media Reporter September 25, 2015

"It seems like it'd take a lot of bravery," said junior Aine King. More bravery than most teenagers have at their disposal. There are four foreign exchange students this year, eager to learn about,...

Multi-age classrooms extended to more schools

Multi-age classrooms extended to more schools

Megan McGuire, Online Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2015

For the 2015-16 school year, Stillwater School District is planning on cutting several teaching positions in elementary schools. These schools are now faced with the decision on how to sufficiently...

New Avengers achieves box office success

New Avengers achieves box office success

Joel Lange, Social Media Reporter May 15, 2015

Director Joss Whedon returns with the second installment of the Avengers series with Avengers: Age of Ultron. The film hit theaters on Friday, May 1st, 2015 and grossed over $186 million, (slightly less...

Kabekonian yearbook recognized for work

Kabekonian yearbook recognized for work

Sara Stickler, Online Editor May 14, 2015

Taking a whole school year and condensing all of the events, memories and pictures all into one book takes pure focus and concentration. From each and every person of the 30-member team, they make...

Spirit, Heart, Home brings St. Croix Valley together

Sarah Junko, Layout Editor April 30, 2015

ArtReach St. Croix is a non-profit art gallery that combines works from local, regional and national artists to create beautiful collections. The gallery is presenting a new exhibition that will connect...

Youth Service Bureau explains social media to parents

Kjell Sandstrom, Distribution Reporter April 29, 2015

  “The Internet is like a swimming pool. We don’t tell kids to not swim in the pool, we teach our kids swim!” explained Youth Services Bureau therapist Lea Thornton. This was the overall...

Our newest Student Council Presidents Eve Thompson and Isabel Day pose with both of their senior sisters Ivy Thompson and Montana Day on the day of elections.

Annual Student Council presidents elected

Megan Aller, Visual Arts Managing Editor April 28, 2015

Being the president of Student Council is much more than representing the student body. The presidents are also part of the school board, they sit up front at the board meetings. There are countless...

Trinity Church runs annual Mexico Mission

Trinity Church runs annual Mexico Mission

Kyle Alvarez, Advertising Editor April 9, 2015

For the past 31 years, Trinity Lutheran Church has been hosting a Mexico Mission trip for any students grades 10-12. It has proved to be a great experience for the youth of the community. Every year,...

Paving the future for upcoming lawyers

Paving the future for upcoming lawyers

Katelyn Weisbrod, Head Copy Editor April 8, 2015

The six-month mock trial season wrapped up on March 6. Stillwater placed second overall at the Minnesota state competition. This is the second year that Stillwater has had a team. Seniors Nick Sabin,...

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