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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 the club is run by four people who play dungeons and dragons together and they are teaching people how to play the game. "I think they are pretty cool people who will be fun to go on adventures with." Zach Feinberg (11)

Dungeons and Dragons Club excludes technology

Alex Schwarz, Podcast Editor • April 27, 2016

For most students the common form of entertainment lies in social media or some other form of using their phone. However, there is now a club which is based around a game that does not require internet...

Junior Parker Anderson and senior Joe Sorenson are the team’s captains this year. “It’s really fun. There are a lot of jokes around the team. Everyone’s pretty calm, there aren’t any big fights,” Anderson says. The only time it does get heated is during games of lightning. The team is very focused during practice and saying practice is calm is an accurate description.

Putting towards a championship season

Shad Kraftson, Distribution Reporter • April 27, 2016

The Stillwater boys golf team placed fourth in an invitational against 32 teams on April 14. The team has enjoyed a good start, and the expectations are high for the rest of the season. The team...

At any big brand coffee shop the coffee is much more expensive than what you would pay for by making it yourself. New coffee making technology and machines that have recently come out makes brewing coffee at home easier, and even a better tasting product. Many say that the coffee they make at home can compete with what is made at big brand coffee shops. In addition, when at home someone can also choose to add as much or as little sugar needed. This is different from coffee shops, because the baristas decide the sugar to add and don't carry it based on customer preference. The freedom of coffee choice and flexibility at home creates a viable option for coffee enthusiasts to enjoy. Junior Anna Scheel explains, "Making coffee at home is totally a viable alternative to going to a shop everyday. It might take some upfront cost and tweaking of your drinks but after awhile it's almost easier to just make your own than having to frame your morning around having to make a detour to Starbucks."

Big coffee brands trending

Sarah McCarthy, Photographer • April 26, 2016

  Everyone has heard of big coffee shop brands such as Starbucks, Caribou, or Dunn Brothers, but few people know the truth about these brands. Although coffee is naturally good for one's health,...

Panera Bread provides people with all the information they need at their fingertips. Panera’s website lists all the nutrition facts including the ingredients for all of their dishes. Senior Sophie McNurlin says, “I do not consider Panera fast food because their food is fresh.”

Fast food industry using more organic foods

Jordan Fulin, Editor in Chief • April 26, 2016

People are strolling around supermarkets filling their carts with non-organic food galore and do not even know it. Those same people may consider fast food restaurants their second home, familiar with...

The big three. These three popular fast food locations are considered healthier and as a result have seen great success in recent months. "Jimmy John seems to be the healthiest place," Ben Olson says. "I honestly get food by how I’m feeling. If I want a burger I’ll go to McDonalds, If I want Mexican, Chipotle. It all depends on how I’m feeling."

Fast food popularity on the rise

Dylan Cook, Visual Arts Media Editor • April 26, 2016

  Fast food is back. As result a of years of rapid increases in the pace of daily life the consumer has begun to demand efficiency in every way possible. The food industry has adapted to...

By Cory Spawn

Robotics team battles through season

Noah Linder, Podcast Editor • April 26, 2016

The Armada robotics team is a First Robotics club that operates out of Stillwater. The robotics team has been around for less than a decade. In less than five years, Armada claimed the top spot in...

Third baseman Alex Ehde gets in position as she anticipates the ball coming to her during the game against Cretin-Derham Hall. “My hopes for the team this year is to have a good conference record and to hopefully make it to state! I think we are more committed this year. Every game and practice matters and I believe my teammates feel the same and work hard. As long as we play for each other and communicate we can go far,” says sophomore Alex Ehde.

Girls softball returns hoping to win state

Madison Crain, Layout editor • April 26, 2016

Stillwater girls softball season just started and their goal for this season is to win conference champs then move onto the state tournament and win that as well. Girls softball season has begun...

Infographic by: Justin Hannasch

Fast food restaurants coming after youth

Justin Hannasch, Editor-in-Chief • April 26, 2016

  Whether it's TV, radio, social media, even road signs along I-35, Americans now face the reality that this country is bought with advertisements. In a world where consumers have constant pressure...

Seniors Matthew Christian and Mackenzie (Kenzie) Nasby take a picture after each receiving a gold medal. Each participant is required to bring one other person to act as a model. However, Nasby will not be the model accompanying Christian to nationals. Christian says, “[Nasby] doesn’t want to anymore so a student from century will be my model.” Photo courtesy to Matthew Christian.

Matthew Christian brings home gold from state SkillsUSA competition

Brianna Halverson, Social Media Reporter • April 25, 2016

In a classroom at district 916, senior Matthew Christian spent his free time after school bent over a textbook to prepare for an upcoming competition. Little did he know that in the upcoming nail care...

An expert in makeup and all it encompasses, Primoli says, "My fav lip color right now is Kat Von D everlasting liquid lipstick in the color Bow N Arrow."

Olivia Primoli pursues passion in cosmetics

James Thomson, Read and Watch Camera Editor • April 24, 2016

Olivia Primoli is a senior who is taking steps to ensure a career in cosmetology. Primoli has a tremendous interest in makeup and cosmetics. She wants to become a makeup artist for professional...

Senior, Hannasch is currently Editor-in-Chief of The Pony Express."Justin is really passionate about more than just writing" said English teacher, Rachel Steil "he wants to understand the issues"

Justin Hannasch named among the top in state for journalism

Dante Hoyos, Distribution Reporter • April 24, 2016

Stillwater senior and Editor-in-Chief of The Pony Express, Justin Hannasch has recently been recognized for his excellence in the field of high school journalism. After being nominated to compete in...

The troop has known for a while that they wanted to achieve the gold award together. They have been working towards it starting around fifth or sixth grade. “We did our bronze award and our silver award which are prerequisites that help us get our gold award so it was good that all our work over the last five, six years finally paid off,” senior Kayley Winkleman says.

Girl scouts earn gold award

Grace Donner, Photographer • April 20, 2016

Seniors Rachel LeMire, Anna Craggs, Abby Prunty, Kayley Winkelman and Lauren Lindahl share a special bond achieved through gracious actions for others. These girls have been Girl Scouts together...

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