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The Pony Express

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The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

During a game of basketball there is two full time outs and three short time outs. “We basically say what we are going to play next and we usually see what is going on, like who is doing it wrong so we try to connect people and then we usually tell them what they are doing so we can try to defend against it,” junior forward Emma Murphy says.

Negative chants and music distract players

Madison Crain, Layout Editor February 10, 2016

At any game there is cheering from the band and the crowd. Cheering can both be positive and negative. When the chants are negative, it can distract the players. When the girls varsity basketball...

The cover for the vinyl version of the Blackstar album. Recently, vinyl has been in a resurgence in the 2010's, despite there being more practical mediums of music such as digital downloads and CD. Many claim that the sound of vinyl is superior to the sound of a digital file.

David Bowie’s parting gift to everyone

Charlie Skaret, Podcast Editor February 9, 2016

David Bowie was an extremely influential musician mostly known for his work during the 1970's. On Sunday, Jan 10, Bowie died after months of battling liver cancer. Days before his death Bowie released...

The Varsity boys team triumphantly pose with their first place plaque after their win at battle creek this past January 26th. (Front row left to right) junior Josh Albrect, 7th grader Caden Albrect, junior Noah Kneeskern, junior Shad Kraftson, junior Nolan Noer (back row) junior Colin Gray, sophomore Jack Lange, sophomore Brian Olson, senior Seth Cattanach, senior Sam Hanson. "We have to go and prove that ranking to ourselves and to the state - but I know we're capable of winning the state title," senior captain Seth Cattanach says.

Nordic teams face great success

Colin Gray, Staff Reporter February 9, 2016

The cold air creates wisps of breath. There is only 100 feet left to the finish line across a flat course of white snow. In the distance there is the cheers of people. This is how the skiers of the...

Pictured is the outside of the bath and body shop on Main Street downtown. Although this is owner Meg DiMercurio’s first store in Stillwater, it is not her first store created. Her first store was established in Buffalo Minnesota, and still sells product there today. After great success at her Buffalo location, as well the exceptional amount of buyers in the Stillwater area, DiMercurio decided to add another store right here in Stillwater. Modern Roots has become DiMercurio’s passion, however sometimes looking back she contemplates how she began her journey to get to the successful point she is at today.
DiMercurio explains, “Even my mom asked me ‘Did you think you would be doing this?’, and I said ‘No!’ But I have found my passion.”

Modern Roots takes new spin on body products

Sarah McCarthy, Photographer February 9, 2016

  Modern Roots is a new bath and body shop that has recently been added on Main Street in downtown Stillwater. The store was recently named number one for up and coming stores in the area,...

The Stillwater Public Library, established in the first decade of the Twentieth century through a donation from the Steel entrepreneur and millionaire Andrew Carnegie, is a well-suited, literary building to host the Writer’s Club. “Hopefuly we will create the kind of environment where people are really drawn to it and they’re excited to come back,” says Roeschlein.

Writer’s Club encourages student expression through written word

Kai Knudson, Copy Editor February 8, 2016

Expression is one of the most basic needs for a healthy life in our society. Some choose to express through visual art, like painting and drawing or through technological arts. Still others express...

Edens first Thanksgiving at Toomb house with her family and friends. "This one was taken on her first Thanksgiving. It is one of my favorite pictures of her because of the look on her face," Toombs said.

Mom Chloe Toombs determined to succeed

Taylor Johnston, Social Media Editor January 16, 2016

Chloe smiles brightly at her four month old daughter Eden and whispers to her that she loves her. Eden's face brightens up at the sound of her mom's voice. She bounces around a bit and giggles, showing...

  As Sunny Shaw and Matt Kiedrowski eagerly awaited to eat their bugs on a stick, their  adventurous spirit and positive attitude was demonstrated. While they were teaching in Taiwan it took courage to leave America and travel to a completely new place out of their comfort zone. However they welcomed their new life wholeheartedly. Part of living in a new place is experiencing the new culture. Kiedrowski explains, “The culture shock was still pretty significant. It’s almost like you wake up after three months and then you can think, okay now I’m back to normal. It takes that long.”

Kiedrowski traveled to Taiwan to teach junior high

Sarah McCarthy, Photographer January 15, 2016

  Approaching the Taiwan coast with surfboards in hand, watching as the waves of the North Pacific Ocean crash peacefully upon the shore. Joined by friends of different cultures and background,...

Senior Josiah Gregg is very keen on letting as many people know about what is going on with renewable energy. He knows that it is advancing every day and is hoping it will not slow down. "Well, part of it is defiantly a technology learning curve. It’s sky rocketing as it is. i know Tesla just released a new battery, solar panels are getting more efficient all the time. They're also getting cheaper all the time, and with incentives for renewable energy, it might get used more and it might make it cheaper then. It's really as science advances, its going to advance." Gregg says.

Sustainable Energy Club emphasize conservation

Joslyn Reiche, Fashion Blog Editor January 14, 2016

In a world that uses mostly coal and other nonrenewable energies, for power, there are people and companies that are wanting to change that. Sustainable energy is renewable and clean for the environment....

Santa stands near his horses and carriage waiting for the next group to ride. Anyone from couples to families were welcome aboard. After each ride he asked, "Alright folks did you have fun?" and everyone replied "Yes".

Vintage carriage rides reign in the visitors

Grace Donner, Photographer January 14, 2016

Clip, Clop, Clip, Clop; that’s the noise you hear during the hometown holidays event when the horse-drawn carriages run by. They are filled with people from Stillwater and all over enjoying the holiday...

Lokai bracelets are meant to help tell a story. “I feel like the bracelets are for teenagers and older, not only because of the sizes, but also I don’t think they would relate to the story behind them,” said Sophomore Lauren Hafner. The idea behind them is to balance one’s life and create peace.

Lokai bracelets, a symbol of perseverance

Erin Lemanski, Photographer January 14, 2016

Whether it be summer or winter, Lokai bracelets look amazing year round. These trendy bracelets are flying off the shelves with both boys and girls craving to own one of their own. The bracelets are...

"I coached a few championship teams before coming to Stillwater, and there were some really motivated girls on the teams I coached before, but I've found that even with a team with more girls who are there to have fun, I enjoy it just as much," said Coach Taylor.

Girls basketball team stronger than ever

Craig Sanislo, Layout Editor January 14, 2016

The girls basketball team seems like an ordinary team at first glance, but after a while it is easy to see that they have a bond tighter than most other teams, and are led by a coach with a unique...

Another popular brand among teenagers today is Hunter boots. Junior Heather Leyh said, “I know those hunter boots are liked. I think they’re cute, but also very expensive.”

Universal rules of ‘being cool’

Lauren Lebourgeois, Copy Editor January 13, 2016

  Many people wonder what it means to be cool. Everyone has their own definition of, and think of, it a little differently. It is natural for trends to start, and also to come to an end. Trends...

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