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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

Blowing away the competition

Mark O'Shea January 11, 2018

“One of the things you have to remember as a horn player is you have to breath”, said Herb Winslow. Herb is a member of the minnesota Orchestra and had been since 2005. He has played with many different...

Alpine ski team looking to repeat past success

Alpine ski team looking to repeat past success

Kate Poor, Distribution Reporter January 7, 2018

  After high finishes at the state tournament last year, both alpine ski teams are looking to repeat the same success this season.  Their first meet is on Dec. 18, which will be captain Hunter...

Alternative Copy Story by Jameson Stahl

Hockey matters, but so does the hair

Jameson Stahl, Online Editor January 6, 2018

Ponies hockey has been strong on the ice the past three seasons, but that hasn't been the only thing gaining attention.  Hockey hair is one of Minnesota's staples, and the Ponies have been a prominent...

Suey

January 2, 2018

Before every game the entire team partakes in a game they call “suey”.  The players all stand in a circle and pass a soccer ball around.  The game brings out the players competitive nature and unites...

Music

January 2, 2018

According to the Health Science academy, “listening to music before, during, or even after sport and activity can contribute to motivation, performance, and skill learning in a very broad way.” Music...

Diet and hydration

January 2, 2018

Eating a well balanced diet is very vital towards the performance of a competitive athlete.  For this reason, on game days competitors eat a much more focused diet that will help their performance.  Hydration...

Game day routines

January 2, 2018

Many famous athletes such as Bjorn Borg and Serena Williams are known to wear the same outfit before games or follow a specific routine to insure success and safety throughout the day and into the game. Raleigh...

Dressing and equipment

January 2, 2018

Players have very specific pregame routines at the high school, college and professional levels.  Specific dressing and order of equipment is the ninth most common ritual in the National Hockey League. Players...

What's in Mr. Hamilton's desk?

What’s in Mr. Hamilton’s desk?

Cassie Ales, Layout Editor December 12, 2017

Alternative Copy Story and Photos by Cassie Ales   Pete Hamilton is one of the math teachers that teach Algebra 3 in the flex room. Hamilton is known for sporting iconic beards, his love for hockey,...

Fighting America's opioid crisis

Fighting America’s opioid crisis

Levi Gregg, Copy Editor December 8, 2017

There has been a large increase in opioid related deaths not only in Minnesota, but also across the United States. Ninety Americans die daily from opioid overdoses and the rate is only increasing.

Alternative Copy Story by Rose Deziel

Amazon dominates online shopping competition

Jameson Stahl, Online Editor December 7, 2017

As technology becomes more prevalent in everyday lives, students are always looking for new ways to use technology to their advantage. Amazon is a perfect example of this, making it easier to shop from...

Alternate Copy Story and Photos by Allie Faeth

Recap of Donald Trump’s first year as president

Ellie Faeth, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2017

It has been nearly an entire year since Donald Trump was elected as president of the United States. Love him or hate him, he has achieved much. From the first ninety day travel ban on people from certain...

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