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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

Ten years of cribbage and counting

Natalie Gjermo January 13, 2014

Every month the kids at Afton-Lakeland Elementary await for special visitors. Senior citizens give their time to help teach elementary students cribbage. Cribbage is used to help to the young students...


The exterior of Stillwater’s new store Britta’s definitely brings in the cozy/fun atmosphere that is unique to the store. “There is a variety of shops, so you can add a little bit of everything to your experience of going downtown,” said junior Marla Martin.

New boutique downtown in Stillwater

Ellie Anderson January 12, 2014

Britta's Boutique opened this September on Main Street in downtown Stillwater, between Stillwater Olive Oil Co. and Art' N Soul.  The clothing is targeted at teenagers and mothers. Tim and Kim Erickson...

Senior Haley Beech is a National Merit Commended Student, runs on varsity cross country and still is able spend time with friends.

Beech performs as multifaceted student

Hailey Beech December 11, 2013

Senior Haley Beech is a true example of a versatile student athlete. Maintaining a high GPA through high school while being involved in girls’ cross-country and Nordic ski.  Haley gives a new meaning...

Students take up the stock trading game in Economics

Matt Flock December 10, 2013

Stock trading allows for the expansion of personal wealth. However, if the trader isn’t careful, their money could disappear quickly. The economic classes have recently been participating in a virtual...

New gun range coming to Stillwater

Danny Ekstrand December 9, 2013

Outdoor Sports will be opening its doors on July 1, 2014. This adds a much needed shooting range to Oak Park Heights, bringing business and revenue to the area. The nearest gun range being in Oakdale,...

Variety show for all ages

Variety show for all ages

Zak Mantel December 6, 2013

Singing, dancing, acting, playing an instrument or playing an instrument and singing while dancing on a unicycle; whatever there is a talent for, it was found at the Theatre Department’s Showcase variety...

Girls swim and dive nearing its final showdown

Katelyn Weisbrod November 27, 2013

Weeks, months and years of harsh and intense training come down to one 100th of a second. One less breath or a couple more kicks can be the difference between a state champion and the runner-up. A poor...


Afton Alps preps for new season with Vail by putting in two new tow ropes, a brand new terrain park, and Epic Mix. Senior Lucas Ingalls said, “I hear my friends talking all the time about how excited they are for the terrain parks. It seems like that’s all they talk about.”

New and improved Afton Alps

Charlie Haumersen November 24, 2013

Last year, Vail bought Afton Alps, which meant lots of changes have been made to the ski resort. Work was done last summer, so the riders will see the difference this year. All employees, skiers, snowboards...


Seniors Amy Crea and Carly Johnson study over practice cases for the new Mock Trail team.

Stillwater has caught mock trial fever

Annie McHugh November 22, 2013

Competitive mock trials have been growing in popularity in recent years, and this trending competition has finally made its way to Stillwater Area High School. The brand new Stillwater Mock Trial Team...

Seniors James Brennan and Alicia Tipcke are busy taking the MCA test. MCA test scores show the overall academic progress of the school and district.

Stillwater Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment scores exercising fluidity

Chase Lau November 7, 2013

For years, District 834 has held MCA scores above state averages. However, with the threat of educational cuts brought on by the levy looming over the horizon, people are becoming worried that Stillwater’s...

Sobiech family and friends present check to the University of Minnesota Medical Foundation.

The Sobiech legacy lives on through donation to U of M

Hannah Crawford November 4, 2013

A year before Zach Sobiech was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in 2009; a cancer research team specifically designated to research the disease was formulated at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s...

Rake a Difference Day sweeps students into action

Rake a Difference Day sweeps students into action

Ahnika Kroll November 1, 2013

Fall is well known as a season of giving, feeling and hoping for the opportunity to give thanks. In the community of Stillwater that opportunity has arrived. The National Honor Society (NHS) has focused...

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