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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

A student lets a peer into the parking lot exit line after school. Some students don't let anyone into the exit line while some let multiple people into the line.

Parking lot changes leads to less confusion

Belle Lapos, Layout Editor October 20, 2022
Walking out the main doors at 2:10 has drastically changed in the last year. Traffic is no longer backed up for quite as long, new drivers are feeling safer, and there is much more freedom when it comes to choosing where to park. These changes are in result of the new lot system that has taken place over the summer. Whether you are a staff member or student, there is no debate that the chaos of the parking lot last year caused many safety issues. Staff in the school have been working on this new system all summer but have things really changed for the better? 
Student buying breakfast

Free meals for all students ended this fall

Daniel Ortiz, Broadcast Editor October 20, 2022

    The fifth hour during the school day, there is a time when people can get their energy back and relax. Lunchtime gives an opportunity to eat and get ready to finish the day strong....

Senior Brayden Hellum lines up at home plate. Along with the other seniors, Hellum led the boys baseball team to a successful start of the season.

Brayden Hellum: a boy and his love for the game

Hunter Reardon, Social Media and Podcast Editor June 6, 2022

As spring rolls around the corner, boys of all ages grab their bats, gloves, and cleats and head out to the baseball field. Four-year-old Brayden Hellum was not too keen on that idea. As years passed by...

Prom is held at the Myth on May 14.

Prom committee plans first “regular” prom in three years

Olivia Kuslich, Graphics Editor and Online Editor June 1, 2022

Gold, silver, black and anything else inspired by the 1920s materialism and American Dream era of The Great Gatsby will be seen at prom this year. Juniors and seniors attending prom will have the opportunity...

Members of the Improv. club act out an impromptu skit during their showcase.

Improv club stages return of showcase

Tyler Quade, Business and Online Editor May 30, 2022

Following the closing of the 2022 spring musical "Chicago", the improvisational comedy club and their troupe, "The Jockeys of Comedy", have returned to the stage to polish up their skills just in time...

Band RNS plays I "I want you back" by the Jackson 5 at Coffee House. Seniors Kiran Kumaran, Joseph Casell, Caleb Cabede, Julian Schwendemen, Michael May and sophpomore Owen Cosgrove are pictured from right to left plaing the saxophone, electric guitar, trumpet, trombone, drum set and pianos respectively. The band plays on stage under a sign that reads coffeehouse .

NHS Coffee House, performance with a purpose

Katie Kangas, Layout Editor-In-Chief May 29, 2022

Each spring, the National Honor Society (NHS) hosts a Coffee House event to bring the community together and raise funds for a relevant charity, natural disaster or crisis. The event includes acts with...

Juniors Tashiana McGhee and Ava Roots sit in the main forum room and discuss their previous meeting.

Tashiana McGhee nominated for BSU president

Tyler Quade, Business and Online Editor April 27, 2022

  On March 28, an election was held in order to democratically nominate the future Black Student Union president. Alongside her running-mates, juniors Aliyah Adedayo and Suleiman Abdagarado,...

Carter Magistad playing during practice in their first week of season on March 30. The team practices after school on weekdays.

Boys tennis team returns with strong players

Keira Jelinek, Social Media Editor April 26, 2022

The boys tennis team starts their spring season with strong returning players. The coaching staff includes David Kahl, Bryce Ellefson and Jay Knutson. Their official season begins on March 28. Practices...

Members of the girls track and field team are ready for the upcoming race. The girls are wearing pony gear to show off their pride for their school.

Track and field starts off with a bang

Ava Stein, Graphics Editor and Online Editor April 25, 2022

Bang! A shot fired into the air and track members zoomed down the field. Junior Kyle Och's feet pounded on the ground as he had his eyes on the finish line. Och inched his way to the front of the group,...

A colorful oil painting by Macena Barton of plants and animals making a mountain of living things looking towards extraterrestrial events.

MIA supernatural exhibit designs an eerie art experience

Ruby Suro, Layout Editor April 22, 2022

  Ghosts, ghouls, gods and everything in between haunted the mysterious pieces in the supernatural exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Artists shared their take on the haunted...

Stillwater Wind Symphony members are getting ready for their tour to New Orleans. They have played through some possible repertoire.

Music groups back on tour this spring

Isabelle Knighton, Layout Editor April 19, 2022

The rocking bus lulled the rowdy music student as they head to their numerous destinations. All music groups are heading on their own selective tours.  They will all be traveling at different times...

Girls varsity scoring runs in a big game against the Tartan Titans with a final score of 16-0.

Girls varsity softball season starts

Riley Carlson, Online and Business Editor April 17, 2022

The girls varsity softball team is just starting out their season. They are preparing for the season by doing a lot of practices and working out before school starts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They are...

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