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The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

Micellar water is an affordable way to get smooth and nurished skin. It costs around $7 and provides an easy way to have skin that glows.

Garnier Micellar Water: easy way for clean skin

Maddy Baker, Copy Editor January 8, 2017

Recently, Garnier Micellar Water has been all the rage in skincare. This product not only removes all makeup, but it cleanses and refreshes your face. For being so harsh on makeup, dirt and grime,...

Entering the military, a growing post-high school option

Entering the military, a growing post-high school option

Hope Haukom, Social Media Reporter January 8, 2017

After high school a lot of kids go on to either college or a job. A few brave ones, join the military. Enlisting in the military is more than just serving for the country, it will provide those who serve with...

Mannequin Challenge trends on social media

Mannequin Challenge trends on social media

Mariah Marsnik, Layout Editor January 7, 2017

Viral social media challenges are sometimes meant for charity or to raise awareness about a disease such as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014. Other times the challenges are simply meant for amusement...

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Seasonal Affective Disorder impacts student’s mental health

Ava De Jonge, In studio Photo Editor January 7, 2017

Winter blues may be a simple answer to feeling low when heading into the colder seasons, but there might be a different reason for it. According to Mayo Clinic, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)...

The reason for the popularity of the mannequin challenge is the unique and elaborate poses that are done in the video.

Mannequin challenge takes over social media

Hannah Larson, Photographer January 5, 2017

Social media trends have been gaining popularity through their ridiculousness, like the Harlem Shake where one person is dancing crazily and when the beat from the music drops, everyone joins in, or...

Boy bands throughout history entertain listeners

December 22, 2016

  Boy bands, One of the most beloved things by teenage girls of all time. From the Beatles to One Direction or from the Backstreet Boys to the Jonas brothers, all of these groups have been adored...

Black Friday fanatics shop for big deals

Black Friday fanatics shop for big deals

Maddy Baker, Copy Editor December 7, 2016

As every American knows, the day following Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday. On this day millions of people flock to all different types of stores in search for the best deals on gifts for themselves...

Bomber jackets are ideal for layering because they are fashionable but provide enough warmth to be worn during winter. Maggie Raedeke says "I believe it will be a year round trend, because they seem like a lighter jacket that would work for all seasons regardless of the weather."

Bomber Jackets trend keeps students warm for winter

Matthew McGinley, Social Media Editor December 6, 2016

Going into the cold Minnesota winter, students at the high school seemed to have caught on to the Bomber jacket trend. It's something students can wear in almost any occasion in season. Bomber jackets...

Junior Veda Campbell getting her nails done at Koi Nail Salon, in Stillwater. Campbell says, "I love getting acrylics because they are trendy and make me feel more confident. It is also super fun to go with your friends."

Acrylic nails start new trend

Elana Ross, Photographer December 6, 2016

A new trend has emerged in the last few months, lots of girls can be spotted with fake nails, with a multitude of colors, shapes and sizes. Students can alter them just the way they want and create...

A box stand on the edge of a field in Northern Minnesota, ready for deer hunting. Zach Cowley says, “A box stand is a lot more comfortable than being 10 feet in a tree in the open.”

Family tradition brings hunters together across Minnesota

Andrew Wilcek, Social Media Editor December 5, 2016

Deer Hunting in Minnesota this year was from Nov. 5-13. There is another opportunity to hunt in the northern part of Minnesota Nov. 14-20. Hunting has been a way for families to put meat on the table,...

Photo by Maya Aflakpi Ellie Lenertz and Simone Youssef are taking a break from sledding and playing with the snow. This photo really captures the true fun of winter. " Winter is my favorite season because there are so many activities you can do righting your backyard," sophomore Tori Lee said.

Many local venues offer entertaiment during winter

Maya Aflakpi, Photographer December 5, 2016

There are so many unique outdoor activities to do and places to go in the winter. Minnesota always seems to have a long winter so students might as well do fun activities all winter long. Unique...

How the U.S. ends up with two unfavorable options

How the U.S. ends up with two unfavorable options

Sonia Moran, Photographer December 5, 2016

It is unbelievable that the presidential election came down to the two most disliked presidential candidates in history. Many people are starting to wonder how Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump came...

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