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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 Madelyn Elzen and Gaby Miller help students bake cookies to create cookie ice cream sundaes. They love spreading the joy of baking to others and expressing creativity.

Home Ec. After Hours brings opportunities to students

Lavender Schleder, Social Media Editor February 1, 2024

Home Ec. After Hours is a new home economics club that was started by seniors Madelyn Elzen and Gaby Miller back in November. They meet in science teacher Stacy Bartlett's room every Tuesday after school...

"My Life with the Walter Boys" aired on Netflix early December. The television show is based off the novel published in 2014.

‘My Life with the Walter Boys’; number one on Netflix in a day

Alison Keeler, Layout Editor-In-Chief January 31, 2024

"My Life with the Walter Boys" is a new television series that aired on Netflix on Dec, 7 2023. The show is based off the book, which was published back in 2014. It has quickly became a popular series...

The entire girls wrestling team poses for a team photo in the wrestling gym at the beginning of the season. The team consists of players from all grades, including middle school wrestlers.

Girls wrestling completes team this year

Madi Ruchie, Layout Editor January 30, 2024

Going from three girls to 16 might sound like a small feat, but this is the first time in school history the girls have a full wrestling team. The team was established two seasons ago, with enthusiastic...

Girls hockey makes themselves a popular topic in school conversations after kicking off the season strong. Being known for their passionate and competitive players, it’s no wonder.

Girls hockey determined to make it to state

Mady Richert, Online Editor January 30, 2024

This season, girls hockey will be graduating 13 seniors. There is one main goal for the team, and that is to win a state championship title. With new coaching staff added to the program, there are...

The boys celebrate at the net after they win their game against Park High School at the St. Croix ice arena. They won 4-1 against Park on Dec. 14.

Boys hockey team overcomes losing seniors last season

Amelia Strong, Social Media Editor January 29, 2024

The boys hockey team lost 11 seniors last year and are bringing up a lot of younger players. Their fans did not know how this year was going to be because of all of the new boys coming up to the team and...

U.S. History teach Ryan Miller welcomes new son Eamonn on Dec. 11, 2023. Miller also steps in as new cross country coach this year.

Ryan Miller welcomes first son to the family

Rio Atkinson, Graphics Editor January 28, 2024

As of this year, Ryan Miller, also known as Mr. Miller, added a new edition to his family, Eamonn Miller born Dec. 11, 2023. Miller and his wife welcomed baby Eamonn a few months ago, many were excited...

Drommerhausen kicks off her day at school. Driven by her genuine passion for teaching and students in room D102, she's been committed to making a difference for 50 years.

Drommerhausen starts her 50th year of teaching

Gavin Schuna, Business Editor January 28, 2024

“The students are going to be leaders of tomorrow, so I always tell them. You know, they could be my boss some day. They are going to invent all of these new products. The world is a better place with...

Senior Oren Hamilton records for a basketball game against Roseville. He is currently recording highlights for his Hamilton film.

Oren Hamilton plans to become a professional videographer

Biniam Tsegai, Business Editor January 28, 2024

    Senior Oren Hamilton fell in love, maybe not in the most regular way. He found his love in videos. Hamilton is a well-distinguished videographer within the community who loves...

Senior Kaitlyn Ginkel opens the Netflix app on her phone. As the #1 streaming platform in the U.S, Netflix has become the go-to media intake for most teenagers and adults.

Evolution of streaming platforms has shaped society

Gigi Zawislak, Broadcast Editor January 28, 2024

From the compact and tangible DVD to the never-ending media void of Netflix, how people get their media intake has changed dramatically. The history of streaming services is a story of technological innovation,...

Front office located in the main rotunda where secretary, Jill Roth helps students navigate to classes. Roth joined the main office staff last year.

Jill Roth holds down the fort in main office

Lainey Zinda, Photography Editor January 27, 2024

Security is a large concern for school, there are many different protocols implemented to make school the safest place for each student. A big part of security is in the front office, she is secretary...

Photography Editor-in-Chief Ava Biedermans’s senior photo.

Sexism becomes the new joking norm

Ava Biederman, Photography Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2024

Sexism has been going on for more than 3000 years. It started way back when the first two man and women were created in the Jewish lore. There was Adam and Lilith, this was his first wife. While it was...

Stella McHugh studies during office hours.  Flex times such as office hours will be more available if a block schedule is implemented. A group of staff is working to adapt the schedule for the upcoming years.

Block scheduling allows for an increase in opportunities

Belle Lapos, Layout Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2024

According to the Foundation for Economic Education, the same public education system has been used for roughly 150 years. It is a system that does not acknowledge factors like teenage sleep schedules and...

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