EIC Column: ALC part of school community
Hailey Willius, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2018
The St. Croix Valley Area Learning Center (ALC) has been moved to the high school campus this year. With each school running on different time schedules, a complete change in building size and environment, ALC students are adjusting to the new environment. Having the two separate student bodies ...
Despite growing opposition, FCC passes repeal of Net Neutrality
Hannah Sween, Layout Editor
January 13, 2018
The internet is like a grocery store. It is full of all different kinds and qualities of foods and is open to all people. Grocery stores are set up like this because everyone needs and deserves open and equal access to food. The same goes for the internet, anyone with access to a computer can go any...
Adult advocate time redundant for seniors
Hannah Boardman, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2018
Since flex time premiered at the beginning of the year, Adult Advocate days have been few and far between. The few there have been, however, have had specific activities for the senior class that differ from the rest of the grades. They have to do with planning for the future. They are geared towar...
Staff Editorial: Paying for Pony Activity Center generates pushback
Pony Express Staff
December 22, 2017
This year, Stillwater Area High school opened its new multi-million dollar athletic facility, known as the Pony Activity Center (PAC). The new facilities - which include an indoor track, weight rooms, gymnastics and basketball gyms - had teams and individual athletes excited. It’s not hard to see...
EIC Column: non-athletes lettering in athletics, huge step forward
Linnea Phillips, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2017
Varsity athletes have to have dedication, work ethic and sportsmanship to succeed in their sport. But not all students who letter in varsity sports even play the sports they letter in. Many students are turning to the alternative of volunteering with a team in a management position or assisting position t...
Freedom of speech under threat from gossip
Abby Banks, Print-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2017
Amidst heated debate about whether or not being politically correct is beneficial for society, a plague of people seem to be dreadfully misinformed on their First Amendment rights. Freedom of speech is freedom from government persecution - not the oft heard “This is America, so I can say what I wa...
Racial colorblindness, a secret enemy
Mira LaNasa, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2017
“I don’t see color” is not something a colored person wants to hear. Racial colorblindness is an attempt at proving one is not racist, but the term “racial colorblindness” is actually hurting, not helping. Sometimes, ignorance is not bliss. Racial colorblindness is a person refusing to acknowledge one’s ra...
Trump travel ban replaced with extreme vetting, lacks clarity
Lilly Sample, Online Editor
December 3, 2017
In recent months, the Trump Administration has started cracking down on immigration and refugees in a new way. President Trump rid the country of his latest travel ban back in September after numerous failed attempts, and instead settled for new restrictions and screening of all people trying to enter the United States. Over the course of Trump’s entire presidency people have been...
EIC Column: U.S. lacking in foreign aid due to Trump’s prejuidice
Emma Lowey, Editor-in-Chief
December 2, 2017
The Trump administration has sparked controversy for being wildly unprofessional and compassionate to the people of Puerto Rico and lacking in the call to help fellow American citizens. The behavior reflects poorly on the U.S.’ image as an aiding country because it makes it seem as though we are neglec...
Staff Editorial: Photoshop affects body image
Arieanna Junghans, Social Media Editor
December 1, 2017
Media outlets and advertisers who use Photoshop to alter images of women causes harm among viewers and readers. With teenagers having more access to the internet, it creates the perception that everyone has to be a certain shape and size to be “good enough” and Photoshop within the “media culture” ...
Franken, Moore could not be handling harassment claims worse
Hunter Hippel, Online-Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2017
Politicians haven't always been the cleanest, fairest or most charming individuals. Many have been involved with crippling corruptions cases or embarrassing bombshell scandals. John F. Kennedy had Secret Service agents aid him in escorting prositutes onto Capitol grounds. Richard Nixon was the...
Confederate statues should remain historical landmarks
Joshua Framke, Distribution Reporter
November 2, 2017
Ever since the Charleston church shooting in 2015, there have been controversies around confederate statues and monuments. Many people believe that they should be taken down because they stand for hatred and racism. While that may be true for some, there is a lot of blatant hatred making people want them gon...