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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

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...

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...

This shows the different skills Home-Ec offers as a class. These skills benefits students as they start to grow up into young adults.

Home-Ec should become a class again

Keeley Baker-Richert, Layout Editor January 25, 2025

Should Home-Ec be a class again is a question being asked as the idea of bringing Home-Ec classes back into schools. These classes are important and should be taught in schools because they teach students...

This is a photo of the Menendez brothers standing outside their beverly hills family home in 1989.

Menendez brothers case evokes strong public opinions

Mila Nielsen, Online Editor November 26, 2024

The Menendez brothers have been in prison for 28 years due to the murder of their parents. There has been a recent media outbreak of attention on them due to the new Ryan Murphy show “Monsters”...

A explanation of the new Instagram restrictions and what they are.

Instagram makes new restrictions to help teens safety online

Hanna Wiese, Graphics Editor November 26, 2024

As social media continues to expand and grow into our everyday lives and society, the worry of teen safety grows as well. Instagram has made some new changes to their platform on teen accounts. The...

The clock reads 8:40 a.m, the time of next year's new start time. At this time next year, the bell will have just rung and teacher's will be starting their classes.

Petition opposes new start times

George Nelson, Digital Graphics November 26, 2024

Some big changes are being made to next year's schedule. The school year will start on Aug. 18, 2025 and will start an hour later at 8:40 a.m. The new start times are facing a lot of opposition from parents....

A student fills out a FAFSA application to see if applicable for student aid. Biden proposes student aid plan, which would lead to FAFSA being unnecessary.

Biden proposes U.S. forgiveness of student loans

Cacelia Lee, Business Editor November 25, 2024

As students start applying for colleges and college tuition starts to increase, the thought of student debt is dreadful. Besides the experience, college gives valuable life-impacting education, everybody...

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