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

Having a bucketlist motivates to achieve goals

Jordan Fulin, Team Lead Editor November 21, 2014

Bucket lists are  a collection of goals, dreams and aspirations that someone would like to accomplish during their lifetime. Most people have a mental list of things they want to conquer in life, however...

You jump, I jump, Jack: ultimate thrill-seeking

Kayley Winkelman, Photographer November 20, 2014

  Adrenaline junkies all over the world have been seeking adventures to scratch off their before I die checklist throughout most of history. Everyone has created a bucket list, with at least a...

Popular college choices for students

Brey Fure, Social Media Managing Editor November 19, 2014

Student have similar view points on what qualities a college should have and which colleges they would find themselves being most successful at. Administrators tend to notice a pattern of colleges that...

Teens choose popular career paths

Hannah Weegman, Online Editor November 19, 2014

Most teens are choosing medical career paths such as a doctor, surgeons, or personal trainers.  Many students begin their academic career with common and general career goals or aspirations, often teachers...

Mermaids call to local author Anne Greenwood Brown

Braden Classon, Social Media Reporter October 14, 2014

Local author Anne Greenwood Brown has been writing hit novels since 2011, with her most recent being the trilogy of the “Lies Beneath" books. These books kickstarted Brown's career after the many submissions...

Laura Sobiech releases ‘Fly A Little Higher’

Emily Ness, Anchor October 13, 2014

Once in a blue moon, a remarkably rare individual impacts the world, leaving behind an everlasting legacy. For many, Zach Sobiech was that individual. When Laura Sobiech learned that 17 year old Zach...

Students look to interim principal for prank policies

Brinna Dochniak May 18, 2014

For decades, Stillwater seniors have practiced the tradition of a school-wide prank with little interruption. Along with this “tradition”, the administration has played a cat-and-mouse game with seniors...


From restaurants to live music here is always something to do in Stillwater after dark. “The cheese curds at the Freight House are to die for. I’ve never been to the nightclub myself but I’ve picked up my parents a few times after a long night of dancing and they always seem to be having loads of fun,” said junior Brianna Carlson.

Stillwater comes alive after dark

Maddie Ek May 6, 2014

Stillwater, Minnesota, a historic town, is definitely not what comes to mind when one considers nightlife. However, as a local to this river town myself, I can first hand say there is more to this town...

Students make final preparations for prom

Megan Warlborow April 15, 2014

What does hours of stress, lots of colors and painful shoes all have in common? Yes, prom. This is some of girls most exciting and dreamt about day besides their wedding, and everything has to be perfect....

Students muster up courage and creativity for prom proposals

Orjana Stephien April 15, 2014

Prom season is right around the corner and this year people are finding many new and creative ways to ask their dates to prom. Prom is the biggest dance of the year and many people hope for it to be a...


Boutwells Landing has become a popular place for Stillwater students to volunteer and give back to their community. Junior Casidee Adolphson said, “I like volunteering there because without volunteers, the movie theater couldn’t run, so it’s knowing the fact that you are giving the residents an entertaining experience that keeps me going.”

Boutwells, a popular place to volunteer

February 26, 2014

Throughout Stillwater, there are many students who enjoy helping others and there are many ways that students are able to give back to the community. Whether it is volunteering at Feed my Starving Children,...

NSA continues to invade private lives

Nicole Loe February 24, 2014

Recently there has been controversy over the NSA (National Security Agency) and their invasion of privacy in people’s lives, including foreign rulers. A document was released by The Washington Post and...

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