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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

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...

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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. "It's 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,...

Len's 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...

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