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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

This is an illustration of an A/B schedule. A/B schedules are being considered by the district for the 2025-2026 school year.

Staff divided over block schedules

Fen Parham, Layout Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2023

The high school is considering a move to a block schedule for the 2025-2026 school year. St. Paul schools moved to block schedules for the 2022 school year and have remained on them, having received positive...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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