The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

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

Stop gun violence sign pin front of a blue sky. A simple message to stop gun violence across the country and also the world. With restricted gun laws gun violence will decrease across the country

Gun Regulations in the U.S

Tyson Blazer, Copy Editor October 30, 2023

Gun violence and school shootings are becoming more common in U.S society. According to a 2022 analysis from the Pew Research center, "Gun injuries are the leading cause of death among U.S children and...

Sierra Maatta, Lawrence College Admin Counselor and Alison Brodersen-Schroder College & Career Coordinator, worked together to coordinate a college visit for students. Senior Jerome Vacek and fellow senior Brandon Barrero were given the opportunity to learn more about college. During the visit they received valuable insight, and learned about some of the challenges college can bring.

College needs to be more accessible for everyone

Pony Express Staff October 30, 2023

Every year, high school seniors face the choice of what to do after high school, and consider if they are willing to take on the burden of student debt to attend higher education. Student debt has more...

Gas goes into the air from a natural gas factory located on the north shore of Lake Superior. These factories produce 30% less carbon emissions than oil factories, but still are a main contributor to climate change as a whole.

Youth lead fight for environmental change

Bailey Holmes, Photography Editor-in-chief October 29, 2023

This past summer, a group of 16 youth environmental activists sued their home state of Montana in a landmark climate trial and won, but not just with scientific facts. They used the Constitution. This...

Teachers implement new cell phone restrictions this year

Teachers implement new cell phone restrictions this year

Netta Hillegass, Field Editor October 29, 2023

Technology has proved to be a helpful resource for many students in their school work, but whether it distracts more than it helps has become an occurring question concerning many teachers. Teachers like...

Senior Marissa Fasick walks into school before the start of the second hour as her first hour is senior elect. Seniors can utilize senior elect to reduce their daily schedule.

Senior elect is necessary for students

Paige Van Duyne, Broadcast Editor October 29, 2023

Seniors can utilize senior elect to reduce their daily school schedule. It is necessary for students to have this as an option, considering the amount of work needed to prepare for their future after high...

Someone holding a black sign that says abortion is healthcare in white letters

Decisions around abortion pills should be a state’s choice

Aubree Bigger, Political Cartoon Editor June 2, 2023

The topic of abortion remains deeply divisive in the United States and should not be left to the federal government. Each state's government should have the right to decide whether or not to ban mifepristone....

Schoology on computer

Academic challenges cause burnout in students

Belle Lapos, Layout Editor June 1, 2023

For some, there is a desire to challenge themselves academically when it comes to picking classes. Gifted programs or advanced placement courses are a way to do so.  These help with credibility on...

Bar graph showing the average age of political candidates from 2015 through 2022.

Age restrictions needed for older political candidates

Paige Van Duyne, Broadcast Editor June 1, 2023

The debate on whether there should be a maximum age for political candidates has strong arguments on both sides. Old age often impacts political views, priorities, memory and more. The battle stands mainly...

Students participating in office hours in a classroom.

Office hours at its best, there are still ways to improve

George Palm and Garin Warner June 1, 2023

Office hours is an important tool that has been implemented for students to make sure they have dedicated time to catch up on any school work they might be missing. Even though it is a very useful...

The front of the school on a bright spring day.

School start times might change

Kaylee Kellogg, Graphics Editor May 25, 2023

In the upcoming years, there is a possibility school start times may change. The school board is re-discussing if they think moving start times back would be beneficial for students at Stillwater Area...

Student council member of senior Isabelle Adams helps students in the media center, coming up with ideas on how to make school a better place.

Student council plans school changes

William Cadenhead, Political Cartoon Editor May 16, 2023

The student council, led by advisor Dusty Dennis, works behind the scenes to create positive change within the student body. While the election process involves some consideration of popularity, students...

Stack of newspapers from multiple different news organizations. With news becoming so opinionated, it creates a major issue with how to find real facts and reliable statistics.

Lemon and Carlson fired from CNN and Fox news

Bailey Holmes, Photography May 10, 2023

Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon both got fired from their major news networks, Fox News and CNN, on April 29 within a 90-minute period. Lemon made a sexist comment about Republican politician, Nikki Haley,...

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