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The Pony Express

Staff to take up coveted spots in front parking lot

Staff to take up coveted spots in front parking lot

Allie Langness, Online Editor-in-Chief January 12, 2016

Pulling into the parking lot after school has started to be quite possibly the hardest part of someone’s day. Walking all the way to the main doors from the back of the parking lot can take a slow...

information graphic by, Megan Karnuth

Dealing with cheating becoming an increasing problem

Megan Karnuth, Online-editor December 6, 2015

    Recently there have been spikes of the amount of academic dishonestly. Teachers and principals are faced with having to distinguish the difference between collaboration and cheating....

Remove carcinogenic processed meat from cafeterias

Remove carcinogenic processed meat from cafeterias

Katie Hutton, Online Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2015

Carciongenic processed meat should be removed from school cafeterias. It is not new that processed meat is not good for consumers in terms of sodium and fat intake, but a recent study by the World Health...

Bernie Sanders is a popular candidate for students at Stillwater. Often times, Sanders' tweets and speeches appear on student's Twitter accounts, due to his popularity at Stillwater. Student's have become more informed about Sanders' views and ideal changes to be made if he is elected president in the 2016 election. At Stillwater, students carry or wear Sanders' merchandise to advertise him as a possible candidate.

Bernie Sanders influences young adult’s political views

Lillyanne Strom, Social Media Editor December 5, 2015

  Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders of the Democratic party seems to appeal to a large number of students based on social media posts. With social, economic, immigration, and education...

Student teachers enhance learning in classes this year

Student teachers enhance learning in classes this year

Sam Gater, Photographer December 4, 2015

When faced with the idea of being taught by a student not much older than them, many have a predetermined idea on student teachers. Still in college, inexperienced and nervous, some students believe...

Giving thanks for Black Friday

Shenyn Gale, Photographer December 4, 2015

When thinking of Thanksgiving, most would think of family, food and being thankful. In recent years, the mindset has changed and the main focus is no longer giving thanks, but about shopping and who has...

Political dynasties are anti-American and anti-democracy

Charlie Skaret, Podcast Editor December 3, 2015

What is a similarity between Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton, and John Quincy Adams? They are all members of so called "political dynasties". Political dynasties are families which are involved in politics...

Staff Editorial: high school needs more preparatory classes

Staff Editorial: high school needs more preparatory classes

Pony Express Staff December 3, 2015

School, a place for learning and growing. It’s a place that should prepare students for real life and get them on the track to success. After 13 years in such an institution, they should be ready...

Minnesota schools set a strong example for special education programs

Minnesota schools set a strong example for special education programs

Tiana Meador, Print Photographer November 19, 2015

  Education in the U.S. is something that is valued highly among anyone who wants to grow up to be successful. But not everyone used to get a shot at the jobs that could only come along with...

Obama needs tougher gun laws

Obama needs tougher gun laws

Brian Jaap, Layout Editor November 18, 2015

The spectrum is extremely wide when it comes to the control of firearms. For centuries, people have had differing views on whether a person's firearms should be controlled by the people or if the...

ACT prep classes beneficial

ACT prep classes beneficial

Cassie Hansen, Photographer November 18, 2015

Crucial to college acceptance is the score from a college entrance exam. The ACT or SAT are the two options for students, with the ACT having some 1.6 million students take it each year. Both tests...

Media's influence on political views

Media’s influence on political views

Sam Begin, Print Editor and Chief November 17, 2015

We like to think of ourselves as perfectly rational creatures. When it comes to our political viewpoints, we like to think that we are choosing the best candidate based on his/her policies or credentials...

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