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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

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...

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 Sobiech's 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...

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