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The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The humble winter jacket is one of the most important things to wear to stay warm during winter. Today, most are expensive, therefore it is important to get one of high quality.  “I’d say my favorite season is fall, because it’s not snowing but you still get to wear nice jackets,” sophomore Carter Maas says.

Abundance of ways to stay warm in chilly Minnesota

Jonathan Rustad, Copy Editor January 14, 2016

When it comes to staying warm in the winter, everyone knows the basics. But when it comes to personal preference, students have a range of opinions on brands and clothing options.  Some of the most...

Photoshop takes away the truthfulness of a photo

Photoshop takes away the truthfulness of a photo

Lauren Feldkamp, Online Editor January 14, 2016

With selfies rising in popularity this past year so has the extent people take for them. People will do anything to get the right picture, which urges some to go for the editing route. Transforming...

Groupon app helps consumers save big

Groupon app helps consumers save big

Caroline Allessi, Social Media Managing Editor January 14, 2016

With the holidays coming to a close, many people have accumulated small "holiday debts" from purchasing gifts for friends and family. However, for some people, overspending might not have been as much...

Think before you drink

Think before you drink

Rose Stoebner, Visual Arts Managing Editor December 30, 2015

Every year around the beginning of September, Starbucks Coffee puts its hit seasonal drink back on the menu, the Pumpkin Spice Latte. However, if you are thinking to get one of these drinks, you might...

Snapchat rising above old-school text messaging

Tiana Meador, Online Editor December 24, 2015

As social media continues to pervade every element of day-to-day life, 'older' ways of communicating seem to lose popularity among the current generation. This allows for more exploration of newer...

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Microsoft Surface Book surges into market

Noah Linder, Podcast Editor December 6, 2015

People rely on laptops and tablets everyday.  They are used to take notes, send emails, communicate and stay connected. Companies are forever trying to produce a tablet than can replace  laptops...

A new superfood in town

A new superfood in town

Liv Krusinski, In-Studio Camera Editor November 17, 2015

Seaweed may not be the most appetizing snack at first glance, but taking a deeper look may convince some to give it a try. Not only is seaweed, also called kelp, a plentiful vegetable, but its health...

Goodwill has been existent for more than 40 years. It is a non-profit chain that makes it a priority for the community and people to better themselves by assisting in finding jobs and using its excess profits to also help and motivate students to pursue a career or finish their education.

Thrifty, nifty, new: thrift store shopping increasing

Brianna Halverson, Social Media Reporter November 16, 2015

Thrift stores are the Narnia of the 21st century. Each item holds a story that brings back another world, and each store contains tons of gently used items waiting to tell their story, join a collection,...

Art in the park brings inspiring artist to Afton

Art in the park brings inspiring artist to Afton

Elizabeth Morrisey, Layout Editor October 28, 2015

It is well known around the community of Afton that every year a collection of artists and their booths come together in the St. Croix River Valley. This event, the Afton art fair brought families, artists...

Photo by Laura Ilkka

New and popular iPhone cases

Laura Ilkka, Photographer October 28, 2015

It is the most popular phone on the market around the world, an iPhone. The vast majority of students own an iPhone, but if someone is going to splurge on a fancy expensive phone, they will need...

Senior Brooke Espelien got her selfie stick for free via a promotion at American Eagle. "I got it for free when I spent more than $70," said Espelien.

Selfie stick zooms into popularity

Sam Begin, Print Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2015

The selfie stick. Love it or hate it, it has arrived and is making inroads as a popular tool among students. Whether seen at a storefront, on social media, or at a sporting event, the selfie-stick...

Another iPhone is here

Another iPhone is here

Chris Gilleo, Photographer October 26, 2015

"Which do I like more?,"  Sophomore Catherine Clements laughed heavily.  "Android.  No, I'm totally kidding. Apple." Clements had found the idea of preferring the newest Android to the new iPhone...

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