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The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

Immigration policy not for U.S.

Immigration policy not for U.S.

Kyle Alvarez, Advertising Editor January 16, 2014

For years, immigration laws have been a heavily debated topic in this country. With both sides wielding equally convincing arguments, it seems there is a never ending conflict on what decision is to...

Graphic by Dan Strand

Minnesota schools should raise vaccine requirements

Alex Eitzman December 14, 2013

Starting on Sept. 1 2014, schools and early childhood learning centers in Minnesota will be requiring additional vaccines in the form of immunizations for hepatitis A and B. This is in addition to the...

Graphic by Emily Lodahl.

Obamacare is worth the wait

Kelly Roehrig December 13, 2013

Error 404, page could not load. Sadly, this message is all too common for those in search of a solution to their lack of healthcare through the federally mandated Affordable Care Act, more commonly known...

Graphic by Emily Lodahl.

Russian laws cause a problem for gay Olympians

Sydney Kuball December 13, 2013

The Winter Olympics are coming up quickly in Russia, just next year.  As people prepare for the thrilling events during this time, they also wonder about gay Olympians planning to compete.  This is due...

Graphic by Clara Ilkka

United States pushing the debt ceiling

Eric Bromback December 12, 2013

In October, the United States government decided to raise the debt ceiling due to a lack of compromise between the two political parties. Some believe that this will help the U.S. economy against the debt...

Graphic by Clara Ilkka.

U.S. raids need to end

Adam Johnson December 12, 2013

The United States has a history of sticking its nose where it does not need to be. This often involves military strikes across the Middle East. The U.S. should cease special operations on other nations'...

Graphic by Clara Ilkka

Obama takes climate change into his own hands

Tim Press December 11, 2013

With so much disagreement these days among major political players in the country, it seems that almost every important issue seems impossible to take care of while pleasing everybody. These impasses accomplish...

Graphic by Clara Illka

CISPA would violate citizens’ privacy

Ayden Delaney November 30, 2013

The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection act has gone through multiple makeovers since it was initially introduced in 2011 by Republican Mike Rogers. If this bill were to pass, the government would...

Graphic by Clara Ilkka

Teachers should be armed for student protection

Ross Stickler November 29, 2013

With two more school shootings added to the 11 previously this year, students across the country are looking for answers as to why school shootings still happen. None of the teachers involved in any of...

Graphic by Luke Weisbord

Politicians need to be more restricted

Kate Price November 28, 2013

Controversies have been abundant in the world of politics recently. The amount of leeway and freedom that politicians receive may be too much for them to handle. The United States politicians are some...

Obama works to legalize current illegal immigrants

Jessie Thomas November 28, 2013

Sleeplessness is very common for President Barack Obama and the House of Representatives after the battle with Syria and the government shut-down. Now, Obama wants to get involved and help illegal aliens,...

Obama attempts to control global coal-burning plants

Alex Pierson November 27, 2013

President Obama is at it once again,  he is trying to control the coal-burning plants globally.  His goal is to reduce carbon emissions from these factories. It is a bad idea for Obama and the Environmental...

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