American English departments lack diversity
Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2017
Amidst heated debates about immigration reform, protests which have somehow made the general populace throw the First Amendment out the window, and hate crime rates skyrocketing, public education coats an underlying element of racism: the canon. As a largely homogenous group of the so-called white male majori...
Social media, love it or leave it
Rachel Dankers, Layout Editor
October 26, 2017
Social media is becoming a crisis regarding communication between all ages. This issue has greatly impacted the lives of people around the world due to their constant need to be up to date with current events. This ongoing issue has been creating an uproar. People use social media to spread ridi...
Trump administration rolls out controversial new sexual assault policy
Hannah Boardman, Print EIC
October 25, 2017
In politics today, sexual assault is a controversial topic. There have been debates over what counts as substantial evidence, with the two options being preponderance of evidence or clear and convincing evidence. The Obama-era administration set the standard of preponderance of evidence. Over the past...
Politicians battle for stronger healthcare bill
Grant Hietpas, Camera Editor
October 20, 2017
With the failure of the Graham Cassidy Bill, many are wondering what comes next in the debate surrounding government provided healthcare. It is extremely important to understand this debate if America is to protect both the health and the liberty of American citizens. While its importance is un...
Staff Editorial: purse and bag restrictions unfairly affect innocent students
Pony Express Staff
October 19, 2017
As students line up to enter the Pony Stadium for another exciting football game with bags in hands and on backs to hold items, they are faced with security telling them they cannot bring those bags inside. The stadium policy, more strictly enforced this year, does not permit items such as bags, purses, w...
Dress codes are acceptable if equally enforced
McKenzie Bohlig, Copy Editor
May 9, 2017
Recently, dress codes and their enforcement have been a controversial topic throughout the public. An instance that has recently raised debate was United Airlines dress coding two girls and making them change before boarding the plane. This incident was first made public by a woman named Shannon Watts known for momsdemandaction.org. She ranted on twitter about a United gate...
Senior prank may result in consequences
Megan Karnuth, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2017
Principal Rob Bach in a letter to parents said, “…walking at graduation is a privilege, not a right.” There are certain things a student can do to be banned from the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but other punishments should be considered if the offenses from the student are only minor infr...
UND women’s hockey cut in irresponsible manner
Kleio Vrohidis, Online Editor
May 5, 2017
Many were taken by surprise after the University of North Dakota cut the women's hockey team. The public was not only astonished by the actions of the administration, but as well as players, coaches and recruits of the team. Known for their many players that have made it to the U.S. national team, the eli...
Trump’s missile strike on Syria in retaliation
Abby Banks, Print Editor in Chief
May 3, 2017
President Donald Trump recently ordered a missile strike on an air base belonging to Bashar al-Assad, Syria's current president, in retaliation to the use of chemical weapons on civilians. While militant force can have its occasional need, Trump's motives for the strike seem to be in relat...
Staff Editorial: School vouchers are unfair to public school students
Pony Express Staff
May 1, 2017
In Minnesota, students can use school vouchers to help them afford private schools by paying for a part of the tuition. During 2016 alone Minnesota spent $35 million on school vouchers. This equals almost half of a percent of the States public school budget. It is not fair for students to use money ...
Recreational marijuana will cause harm
Jack Degonda, Social Media Editor
April 5, 2017
In early Feb. of 2017, legislation was introduced to the Minnesota government aimed to allow the recreational use of marijuana in Minnesota. Other states in the U.S. have passed similar legislations to legalize the drug. The truth about the matter is marijuana is a gateway drug that introduces peo...
New weight room open for public use, possible revenue stream
Hunter Hippel, Online Editor
April 4, 2017
Opening up the weight room to the public is a great way to generate some more revenue and to make up for the cost of the new facilities, which is an extremely hefty $48,025,031. This will give the school a new revenue stream and give gym users in the community a new and possibly better option. "[The]...