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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

Sophomore Luke Malmgren works on his Spanish assignment. He prefers to complete easier tasks first, like Spanish, to avoid academic burnout.

Avoid academic burnout by using effective time management skills, proper self care

Caleb Gustafson, Business Editor May 29, 2025

As academic burnout is increasing among students today, students must learn how to avoid it and manage it using time management skills and other techniques. These skills are critical for avoiding academic...

President Trump has had many accomplishments during his first 100 days such as: stricter border security, economic progress and strict foreign policies. This is already and will continue to move the United States in a positive direction.

President Donald Trump has accomplished a lot in first 100 days

Brooke Hanselman, Online Editor May 29, 2025

As President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office close, more of his accomplishments open. Beyond these eventful and impactful first 100 days, is the strong foundation of a stable government being built...

On April 14, the Trump administration froze over $2 billion of Harvard's federal funding. This has prompted the university to sue the Trump administration.

Harvard sues after Trump administration freeze funds

Bennet Lacska, Graphics Editor May 29, 2025

Just recently, the Trump administration froze $2 billion in federal funding towards the prestigious university, Harvard. The institute has sued the Trump administration, as it believes freezing its funding...

Protests erupt in Palestine following the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. Despite having a legal right to be in the United States, people are demanding justice for Khalil and freedom for all.

Mahmoud Khalil should not have been arrested for campus protests

Rosie Druffner, Business Editor April 20, 2025

Mahmoud Khalil, a student at Columbia University, was arrested for speaking out on March 8. He has a legal right to be in the United States. The government went after him for political activism without...

Students grab fruit from the lunch line which is free to all students. SAHS is not affected by the cuts and lunch will continue to be free.

USDA cancels multiple pandemic era programs that help students get nutritious food

Jack Howell, Online Editor April 19, 2025

Multiple programs set up during the COVID era are being canceled by the United States Department of Agriculture to focus more on long term food security solutions. Schools were notified 60 days in advance...

Students Kevin Wavamuno, Ryan Rees, and Cameron Gallaway in the library taking online PSEO courses. This is another con of PSEO, students not doing their assignments. One out of three students are on task.

Students, staff weigh in pros and cons of PSEO versus concurrent enrollment

Rabira Soka, Business Editor April 19, 2025

At a time when high school students are searching for flexibility, college readiness and affordability, students feel like some counselors are quietly discouraging a program that offers all three. The...

Elon Musk "lightheartedly" pressing his hand on Donald Trump's shoulder. This represents his grasp on the U.S. government as of the 2024 election.

Elon Musk: another step towards fascism

Elena Majeski, Layout Editor April 19, 2025

The Trump administration violated the Constitution and founding principles of democracy yet again with the assistance of their newest billionaire, endangering minorities and furthering the U.S. stock...

The stock markets have suffered a significant loss due to new tariffs on April 2. This has set a new record for worst markets due to presidential actions.

Trump’s tariffs lead to growing fears of a recession

Matthew Larson, Copy Editor April 18, 2025

With the election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States, a massive number of tariffs have been threatened to be enacted upon many foreign companies. More recently, on April 2, Trump...

Junior Mathew Harvey watches TikTok. Harvey spends a lot of time on TikTok and would be very upset if the app got banned.

In United States, TikTok faces possible ban

Pony Express Staff March 5, 2025

On Jan. 18, TikTok was temporarily shut down in the United States due to national security threats. The ban itself only lasted roughly 12 hours before it was available again, but users who deleted the...

The rising costs of healthcare from medications to doctor visits can quickly become overwhelming. Insurance companies and providers have high administrative costs, which contribute to higher prices.

Healthcare should prioritize patients over profit

Rosie Druffner, Business Editor March 4, 2025

Healthcare is essential for everyone, but there is ongoing debate over whether it should prioritize profit or patient care. Some argue that profit leads to better hospitals and new treatments, while others...

One of Trump's actions is to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education to "improve education for all." People view this as a contradiction as Trump eliminating it does not convince many people.

Donald Trump attempts to eliminate U.S. Department of Education

Cody Vang, Copy Editor January 26, 2025

Post-presidency election of 2024, president elected Donald Trump claims he will try to eliminate the Department of Education to improve education for all. However, some people are unconvinced that...

Math teacher Kathy Meyer uses Hapara to monitor her students activities. Hapara is most commonly used in math to prevent cheating on important tests.

Students do not support newly implemented cyber security tool

Matthew Larson, Copy Editor January 25, 2025

Recently teachers have been able to monitor students' Chromebooks using an installable extension called Hapara. Teachers can view a student's screen on their computer. Students are now tasked with only...

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