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The Pony Express

Sadie Hawkins dance gets canceled due to low ticket sales

Aila Fisk, Business Editor April 25, 2025

Although the high school planned to host its first-ever Sadie Hawkins dance April 5, it was canceled due to a lack of ticket sales. Student council hopes they can go through with the dance in future years,...

Stillwater alumni Genni Schroepfer explores the many exhibits and booths at the NAB convention. Her favorite part of the convention was getting to interact with the equipment.

Video production class goes on field trip to NAB Video Convention

Bennet Lacska, Graphics Editor April 25, 2025

This year, the video production students are gearing up for their annual trip to Las Vegas, Nev. for the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention on April 5. There, they will be able to learn...

FRC Team 2508 Armada Robotics poses for a group photo after their competition. They won the Team Sustainability Award at the Great Northern Regional competition.

Robotics team headed to North Dakota for competition March 12

Andrew Linnell, Layout Editor April 25, 2025

The robotics team competed at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND, from March 12-14. They participated in the Great Northern Regional competition, showcasing their hard work and teamwork. Their efforts...

Alumni Dakota Ostlie shows off 'A Minecraft movie' poster from Marcus Theater. Ostlie was laughing the whole time during the movie from all the funny jokes.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ fun viewing experience

Colby Henjum, Business Editor April 24, 2025

Warner Bros.' highly anticipated 'A Minecraft Movie' debuted in theaters worldwide on April 4. Directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Emma Myers, the movie combines the game's...

On every bulletin board has a poster promoting the upcoming musical Opening on April 11. It shows themes from the play including the symbol for the London underground.

Theatre set to perform ‘Alice by Heart’

George Nelson, Digital Graphics April 24, 2025

The spring musical is fast approaching with opening day on April 11. "Alice by Heart" is set in Great Britain during the London Blitz. Alice and her friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in the underground....

From left to right in the photo is senior Mady Richert, senior Rayna Malmberg and senior Gretchen Wenner. this was final team picture day on April 9, at the Ponies Stadium.

Girls lacrosse gears up for 2025 season

Shaeffer Watson, Business Editor April 23, 2025

The two-time section champion girls lacrosse team is gearing up for a brand new season. With only three returning seniors, the team looks different—but their goals are the same as years before. With...

Different albums of music next to each other show the contrasts in musical taste.

Music genres affects students self esteem differently

Cacelia Lee, Business Editor April 23, 2025

In today's world, it is a fast-paced, technology-connected place where self-esteem can be fragile and being shaped by social media and the constant pressure of trying to be perfect is normalized. But amid...

Junior Jillian Maddux is meditating to work on calming down and refocusing. This can help improve mental health by assisting with reducing stress.

Teenage mental health remains growing topic of discussion

Addy Howe, Business Editor April 22, 2025

High school students' mental health remains a hot topic, but students continue to find ways to manage stress within their busy schedules. Receiving help or assistance with mental health is extremely important...

Seinor Jackson Kogler wins his first state championship medal in the 200-meter medley on March 8. Later that day, he went on to win his second medal in the 100-meter backstroke against Minnetonka.

Jackson Kogler wins two State Championship races in his senior year, setting multiple records

Aiden Sargent, Business Editor April 21, 2025

Jackson Kogler, senior captain of the swim team, won two state championship races on March 8, the 200-meter individual medley and the 100-meter backstroke. Kogler now holds two state records for those...

Two students from the Adopt a Grandparent program help residents at Boutwells Landing with technology. Although the program was originally aimed to help Boutwells residents with their technology, it has become more prominent in building meaningful relationships.

Juliette Ralston and Sierra Turner ready to make impact with Adopt a Grandparent program

Olive McLemore, Graphics Editor April 21, 2025

The Adopt a Grandparent program has welcomed two new leaders: juniors Juliette Ralston and Sierra Turner. They have shown strong leadership and dedication to the program by prioritizing relationships with...

This photo shows Stacy Bartlett teaching her class about their biology lesson for the day. She teaches vital information as best she can, and she wants to make sure her students understand and feel comfortable.

Stacy Bartlett semi-finalist for 61st annual Teacher of the Year Award

The Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award is an annual award given to an outstanding teacher, nominated by fellow colleagues, students, parents and community members. At Stillwater Area High School, where...

Students Kevin Wavamuno, Ryan Rees, and Cameron Gallaway in the library taking online PSEO courses. This is another con of PSEO, students not doing their assignments. One out of three students are on task.

Students, staff weigh in pros and cons of PSEO versus concurrent enrollment

Rabira Soka, Business Editor April 19, 2025

At a time when high school students are searching for flexibility, college readiness and affordability, students feel like some counselors are quietly discouraging a program that offers all three. The...

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