![Students in science teacher Glenn Boettchers wildlife course are currently growing plants in the school greenhouse. There is an array of environmental classes offered at the high school, even including an environmental club.](https://sahsponyexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG952812-1-900x675.jpg)
Upcoming Earth Day expects to inspire environmental change
AJ Gunderson, Podcast Reporter
• April 20, 2019
![Lake Elmo elementary kindergarten students enrolled in the Amigos Unidos program work on a project. Students spend the majority of the school day learning in Spanish rather than English.](https://sahsponyexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_0054-e1554405563617.jpg)
Spanish immersion promotes cultural understanding and development
Elsa Persson, Online Editor
• April 20, 2019
![A band called Joint Pain, played at Tuttles on March 10 to help raise money and awareness for opioid overdose prevention.](https://sahsponyexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Hr-1-NW-e1553259964773.jpg)
American opioid addiction problem claims many lives
Nathaniel Willius, Distribution Reporter
• April 15, 2019
![Self Eco is a local green and environmentally friendly company located in Stillwater, Minn. The company helps the plastic problem by creating biodegradable utensils and other everyday use items.](https://sahsponyexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_8442-900x676.jpg)
Simple plastic causes complicated problems
Catherine Monty, Distribution Reporter
• April 12, 2019
![Sophomore Isaac Metraus uses his phone while stuck in traffic, not realizing the distraction he will be causing to the driver just inches away. With the new law that was proposed, there is a chance that Metraus could receive jail time for doing this.](https://sahsponyexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/car.jpeg)
New legislation proposes texting and driving limits
Linda Hill, Podcast Reporter
• April 6, 2019
![Government and history students spend time learning about our countrys Constitution and the ways it has shaped and been shaped by America. The countries constitution is not the only one that influences our lives. New changes have been proposed to the Minnesota Constitution.](https://sahsponyexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Screen-Shot-2019-02-18-at-10.23.04-AM-900x425.png)
Additions possible for Minnesota Constitution
Elise Truman, Online Editor
• March 5, 2019
![Four years ago Stillwater had one of the worst absenteeism rates in the state of Minnesota. Now, unexcused absences are decreasing while excused absences are increasing.](https://sahsponyexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_9365-900x629.jpg)
Chronic attendance still a problem despite detentions
Paige Speedling, Distribution Reporter
• February 28, 2019
![Many doctors recommend that people with SAD get outside in the mornings. There are four student centers where counselors are available.](https://sahsponyexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/10758884352_IMG_2382.jpg)
Teachers and staff help those effected by Seasonal Affective Disorder
Megan Baxter, Photography Editor
• February 16, 2019
![Junior Carly Young listens to music while trying to stay positive during the depressing winter season. Im just sad all the time, says Young.](https://sahsponyexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_9118-e1544713701142-900x594.jpg)
Self care combats S.A.D.
Claire Anderson, Field Reporter
• February 9, 2019
![Seniors Carter Hansen and Sidney Hatch take auto tech at Century first hour. They are learning to become auto mechanics before they graduate.](https://sahsponyexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_0648-e1547128518338.jpg)
Achieving competitive advantage with 916 Program
Joseph Devins, Business Editor
• February 3, 2019
![Students from the 916 career in tech program work on taking apart a car engine for their class. The 916 program keeps students more engaged in their learning compared to a normal classroom setting, which gives students a boost of experience going into college.](https://sahsponyexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/916-pic-new-900x711.jpg)
916 Career in Tech program creates new opportunities
Zach Johnson, Social Media Editor
• January 23, 2019
![Julie Bartkey presents key points of her career with first hour newspaper students.](https://sahsponyexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_0214-900x529.jpg)
Bartkey reflects on the lessons of crime journalism
Elsa Persson, Online Editor
• January 21, 2019
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