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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

Seniors Alex Steil and Natalie Loehr try to bring in students to their voting booth. On Oct. 12 and 13, the Young Democrats and Young Republicans ran a booth in the main rotunda to register seniors that are eligible to vote.

Political clubs help build mutual understanding

Drew Jurek, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2020

Three girls were huddled around a large piece of cardstock, joking behind masks as they tried to draw an elephant. Arguments over whether the grand old logos trunk went up or down and which color went...

Sophie Lundgren turns to at home haircuts in this time of quarantine. Not able to get access from the salons lead her and many other individuals to turn to other at home alternatives.

New experiences arise from Covid-19

Calli Dierkhising, Food Blog Reporter October 29, 2020

The decreasing number of people allowed to participate in sporting and extra-curricular activities due to social distancing has led to a change in everyone's lives. Specifically for teenagers with fewer...

Cultural liaison Cornelius Rish is currently his first year in the Stillwater school district and he is adjusting to the current situation of equity and diversity at SAHS. Rish will represent the BIPOC student community and coach teachers on new learning curriculums to include more diversity.

Rish addresses equity issues surrounding community

Connor Quaderer, Podcast Reporter October 27, 2020

“I'm glad I'm doing the work I'm doing, but we're going to need a lot more of me in Stillwater. We're going to need many more people doing the work,” cultural liaison Cornelius Rish said as he talked...

Seniors of the class of 2021 gather on the football field to enjoy donuts and hang out. Masks were worn and social distancing guidelines were enforced.

‘Senior Sunrise’: celebrate seniors COVID style

Mairin Torgerson, Photography Editor-in-chief October 26, 2020

An 8 a.m. wake up call had the class of 2021 bundled up in jackets and blankets to gather on the football field, enjoy donuts and watch the sunrise together. Labeled the “Senior Sunrise,” it was the...

Math teacher Peter Hamilton takes precautions by wiping down desks. Hamilton ensures safety for students in the classroom.

Teachers work to keep students safe

Greta Sorenson, Social Media Editor October 1, 2020

Teachers have been affected by COVID-19 immensely, and have to change their style of teaching by incorporating online learning. This year teachers are experimenting with new ways to teach students and...

Juniors at Stillwater Area High School, Amelia Bretl, Nick Koehn and Connor Quaderer take advantage of the free lunches provided due to COVID-19. Each student can receive one entree but must take one serving of fruits or vegetables.

All students currently eat for free

Austin Buck, Broadcast Editor October 1, 2020

Due to many families across the country being in financial hardship right now, the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) extended a nation-wide waiver allowing all children ages 0 to 18 to receive...

This is the new seating arrangement in the cafeteria for the 2020 school year. The cafeteria looks very quiet and empty due to the individual desks and the reduced number of students attending to lunch.

COVID-19 creates new cafeteria set up

Ella Hamilton, Social Media Editor October 1, 2020

This 2020 school year is already unlike anything ever seen. One of the many differences is the cafeteria. Inside the cafeteria, students see individual desks spread out six feet apart so the contact between...

Newspaper editors-in-chief John Franklin and Hazel Flock gather on a final Zoom call. They dressed up in their cap and gown to signify the virtual graduation.

Stillwater moves to online graduation

Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2020

After weeks of planning, the Stillwater Graduation Committee finally came to an tentative agreement for hosting this year’s graduation at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Although the planning had...

The Minnesota Orchestra stands for applause after performing Gustav Mahler's "Symphony no. 3." During the COVID-19 pandemic, the orchestra has been forced to stop all concerts. In an attempt save ticket revenue, they restructured the remainder of their 2019-2020 season.

Even though tough times are crushing performing arts, they still manage to spread good

Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2020

No one had prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, least of all performing arts venues. Because of social-distancing constraints, operatic and classical orchestras around the globe have stopped performances...

Seniors Jenna Yingling, Annika Brown, and Catherine Monty before prom 2019. The girls were very excited for the big night.

Possibilities to create prom alternative

Natalie Williams, Photography Editor May 1, 2020

As COVID-19 rips throughout the world, the cancellation and delayment of events are an everyday occurance. However, the cancellation of one occasion is devastating teenagers around Minnesota. One of the...

Bourne learns school in nature while also gaining important skills and making memories. The Conserve School is located on 1,200 acres of land so there is quite a bit to explore and learn about.

Bourne learns in nature

Rachel Duerr, Online Editor April 23, 2020

Everyone learns differently. Some people learn best in the classroom, others learn better physically doing what they are learning. For junior Emma Bourne, she took the route not commonly taken by high...

Jess Buck started sewing masks by request of her neighbors that are healthcare workers. They are very thankful that she has made them feel safer at work.

Members of the community reach out to their neighbors and friends

Elaina Mankowski, Layout Editor April 5, 2020

COVID-19 has left everyone feeling lonely and distanced from those we care about. Many are feeling helpless because they cannot do much to help everyone when they are not working on the front lines. In...

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