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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

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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...

Photo by Megan Friedrich Nelson’s serves more than 40 types of ice creams, varying in flavor so there is something for everyone. The renovations have made Nelson’s better for both the customers as well as the workers. “I think moving the window really helped with the line because it allows the workers to see how long the line is to better serve customers and it also allows them to know whether they have to rush or if there is time to have a conversation with customers.” said Samantha Mccoy.

Nelsons Ice Cream reopens with renovations

Marya Redmond, Team Lead April 27, 2015

Nelson's Ice Cream reopened April 3 with some new changes. The popular small town ice cream store was renovated over the 2014/2015 winter months. The renovations include items such as a new roof, new...

Photo by Megan McGuire  Sweet Taste of Italy is located in the Valley Ridge Mall just off Highway 36 in Stillwater. They are open Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., offering a breakfast menu in the morning full of skillets, omelets, french toast and meat and potato platters, along with a dinner menu in the evening. Its nice to have a new Italian restaurant offered in Stillwater. I hope it stays around for awhile because the location is convenient and their menus offer a variety of different food, said junior Luke Hauge.

Valley Ridge mall welcomes Sweet Taste of Italy

Rachel LeMire, Photographer April 8, 2015

Stillwater is no stranger to new and exciting restaurants popping up all over town. The newest of these restaurants, Sweet Taste of Italy, provides favorites like spaghetti, lasagna and chicken alfredo,...

Lens continues going after 20 years

Len’s continues going after 20 years

Jessica Thomas, Print Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2015

On the corner of Myrtle and Owens Street lies Stillwater’s oldest grocery store, running in the same location. Len’s Corner Store celebrated its 20th anniversary on Feb. 20. Although the ownership...

40 years of providing math and compassion

40 years of providing math and compassion

Dennis Toenjes, Video Editor March 25, 2015

The person a student becomes when they finish their education can be mostly attributed to the people that surrounded them, influencing their actions. Teachers are the prime example of this, and math...

Photo by Megan McGuire  The different colored mixtures of natural ingredients are hand packed together into patterned Bath Bombs. They have a chalky texture and can be up to the size of a baseball. I was surprised at the size of the Bath Bombs when I first saw them, they are actually really big to be putting in a little bath tub, said sophomore Kleio Vrohidis.

Bath bombs explode into pop culture

Madi Schoenecker, Social Media Editor February 26, 2015

Bath bombs have become increasingly popular over the past few years.  Co-founder of LUSH Cosmetics Mo Constantine invented the Bath Bomb in 1989.  Bath bombs are hard-packed mixtures of chemicals...

Romportl auditions for All-State

Joey Costa, Advertising Editor February 25, 2015

In people's minds, all-state in any sport is a huge achievement. This is also true for the music department and all the students. Just like throwing the ball or whacking a puck, playing the strings is...

Julia Geigle helps students deal with substance issues

Julia Geigle helps students deal with substance issues

Andy Bjerk, Social Media Reporter February 25, 2015

Thousands of high school students have mental health issues and/or problems with drug and alcohol abuse. The Wellness Center is a place where students can go to help deal with these problems. It provides...

Love your Melon hats are warm and benefit the community

Abby Kunze, Copy Editor February 24, 2015

A “polar vortex” is crashing down on the United States and the people need protection from the wind. At the same time, children with cancer need the therapy and comfort that comes along with a...

Local lunch lady writing growingly popular books

Local lunch lady writing growingly popular books

Dan Justesen, Social Media Managing Editor February 24, 2015

Pamela Hall is a local lunch lady that is working currently at Marine Elementary. She has found a passion in writing children books. Her passion has not gone unnoticed. Her books are becoming a major...

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