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

Junior William Thompson works on his clubs tensegrity project, using tension and forces to maintain the integrity of the structure without external support.

Let’s get physical

Elise Truman, Online Editor May 9, 2019

Every Tuesday, a group of young, science-minded students gets together to do exciting physics projects. They spend their time furthering their physics knowledge and applying it practically. The...

Members of St. Catherines University at the Deaf Event April 27. They are representing the ASL major and minor opportunities offered at St. Catherine University. Those who take the programs find jobs as translators and social service workers.

ASL students host Deaf community event

Q.C. Ho, Editorial Cartoonist May 8, 2019

ASL students hosted the Deaf Awareness Day event April 27, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. For the sixth year in a row, ASL students from across Minnesota had the opportunity to interact with members of the...

The girls softball team played against Park high school April 24. Stillwater beat Park 6-2. This is a big victory for the girls seeing as Park is one of their biggest competetors.

Girls softball continues winning streak

Ellsa Ohmann, Layout Editor May 8, 2019

Making their way back into the season, the girls softball team prepares for another outstanding season. After winning the class 4A state title in the 2017-18 season last year, the girls are motivated...

Boys lacrosse team practices for their upcoming season on the schools turf fields for captains practice. They consistently work on their passing and catching.

Boys lacrosse team hopes to beat Mahtomedi for first time

Carina Block, Copy Editor April 18, 2019

Last season, the boys varsity lacrosse team graduated many key players, but this season they are still going to strive for a record similar to last year's (11-2). This year's captains are seniors...

Self Eco is a local green and environmentally friendly company located in Stillwater, Minn. The company helps the plastic problem by creating biodegradable utensils and other everyday use items.

Simple plastic causes complicated problems

Catherine Monty, Distribution Reporter April 12, 2019

  Something as simple as plastic is used in almost every aspect of our lives. Durable, mold-able and strong plastic is found in thousands of products. Disposable syringes, tires and police...

Juniors Owen Kiser, Bailey Foster and their coach during spring break. Being distance runners, Christensen spends a lot of time with them to help them improve. Coming during spring break gave them an opportunity to get ahead.

Boys track team trains outside during Minnesota heat wave

Michael O'Gorman, Business Editor April 8, 2019

The boys track team started practices during spring break to prepare for this years competitions.  Starting during spring break gave them more time to get ahead of the competition.  The team consists...

The Broad Spectrum team meets Thursdays at 3:15 p.m. The team discusses future plans for their broad spectrum camp that will begin in the summer.

Broad Spectrum opens mind to new ideas

Sierra Hippel, Distribution Reporter April 5, 2019

"There are people who are really hateful in the world, who judge people off of their gender, sexual orientation, race and more. We want to be able to use all those as creativity, and as an outlet for kids...

Key Club members participated in making May Day baskets for teachers last year. The Key Club has over 90 members and meets every other Thursday in the main gym.

Key Club strives to serve community

Soren Danelius, Layout Editor March 14, 2019

Most students do not participate in community service, but those who do have a special space for community service join Key Club. The Key Club is a student-led community service club; they meet every...

Josiah Hill kicked off his campaign Feb. 5. He is running for State Senate to represent residents of District 39.

Josiah Hill makes a run for State Senate, District 39

John Franklin, Copy Editor March 1, 2019

English teacher Josiah Hill started his campaign for State Senate Jan. 31.  Hill will run for the District 39 seat currently held by Karin Housley, who has held the position since 2012. Hill,...

Madi Horn relaxes after a hard wrestling practice. She continues to perform to her best during every practice and every match.

Horn gives wrestling team her all

Emma Sneden, Business Editor February 22, 2019

As junior Madi Horn walks into wrestling practice, she remembers to work hard and practice not just for herself, but for her team, for being the only girl on it is difficult. Horn knows that she needs...

Junior Henry Kelzenbergs salt water aquarium. The aquarium is a 10 gallon tank, this is one of three aquariums Kelzenberg owns.

Henry Kelzenberg raises sea slugs

Elle Sprenger, Social Media Editor February 21, 2019

Junior Henry Kelzenberg took up a unique interest over the past summer. Kelzenberg decided to make a hobby in raising and selling sea slugs. Kelzenberg inhabits the sea slugs in 10 gallon salt water...

We have a Vikings football that has been signed by David Morgan. Were using a ticket system for the auction. So someone could buy a $1 ticket, and it could get drawn out and they would get that football for $1, chair of the event, Peggy Rantanen says. Other items in the silent auction included several movie night baskets complete with popcorn and candies, homemade quilts and other knitted goods, as well as toy baskets and home decor.

Retired educators hold first ever Sweetheart Ball for school safety

Hannah Sween, Print Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2019

The jazzy richness of a saxophone filled The Grand as a brother and sister danced together in a giggly, bumbling embrace. Parents, the jazz band, and attending adults looked on with cameras and smiles...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

The Pony Express intends for this area to be used to foster healthy thought-provoking discussion. Comments are expected to adhere to the standards of the Pony Express and to be respectful and constructive. Furthermore, we do not permit any of the following inappropriate content including: Libel or defamatory statements, any copyrighted, trademarked, or intellectual property of others, the use of profanity and foul language or personal attacks. All comments are reviewed and approved by staff to ensure that they meet the standards of this publication. The Pony Express does not allow anonymous comments. We require a name and valid email address submitted. This email address will not be displayed but will be used to confirm your comments. Online comments that are found in violation of these policies will be removed as quickly as possible.
All The Pony Express Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Activate Search
Photo Slideshow