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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

From paper to skin, Becca Jordan's journey to tattoo artist

From paper to skin, Becca Jordan’s journey to tattoo artist

Logan Huber, Distribution Reporter December 5, 2017

Senior Becca Jordan is learning how to become a tattoo artist, but her goals are far-reaching as she is very creative and wants to put her art on as many bodies as possible.  As she explains above,...

Volleyball concludes state run with 7th place finish

Volleyball concludes state run with 7th place finish

Hunter Hippel, Online Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2017

This season, Ponies volleyball made a run all the way to the state tournament, which was held at Xcel Energy Center.  Led by seniors Rachel Houle, Kayla Gjerde and Katie Krenz, the Ponies finished 7th...

Boys soccer finishes as state runner-up

Boys soccer finishes as state runner-up

Jessie Brown, Podcast Reporter November 27, 2017

An incredible two year run by the boys soccer team came to an end on Nov. 2nd with a 2-0 loss to Wayzata, the same team Stillwater beat in the state championship the previous year.  Despite the loss,...

River Grove provides 'nature-filled' elementary education

River Grove provides ‘nature-filled’ elementary education

Mira LaNasa, Editor-in-Chief November 25, 2017

River Grove Elementary opened this school year and is working to provide a unique and enriching enviroment for their new students. The school is taking the place of Marine Elementary after it was closed...

Michael Marren

Young girls hockey team ready for season

Ben Recksiedler, Distribution Reporter November 20, 2017

Another season for Stillwater girls hockey is just around the corner. The first game for the Ponies was held on Thursday Nov. 16 against Tartan at home. The season ended last year with a regular season...

Unique restaurants worth trying around Twin Cities

Unique restaurants worth trying around Twin Cities

Emma Lowey, Online Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2017

Alternative Copy Story by Emma Lowey The Twin Cities metro area provides many unique and exciting restaurants that serve vast array of foods. Hell's Kitchen, Punch Pizza, and Whole Foods are a few popular...

Preparation key for future college athletes

Preparation key for future college athletes

Abby Begin, Field Reporter Edior November 13, 2017

Talented athletes are everywhere in the halls, but these three, among all ages, are a particular special bunch.  Senior Mason Schwerzler, junior Will Frisch and sophomore Dara Andringa are all either...

What's in Mr. Weaver's desk?

What’s in Mr. Weaver’s desk?

Jack Seipel, Social Media Editor November 12, 2017

  Andrew Weaver is the AP Biology and AP Environmental Science teacher. He is known for being bizzare, funny, and wildlt entertaining. His desk reflects his humorour and interesting personality....

Girls soccer caps off successful season

Girls soccer caps off successful season

Jameson Stahl, Online Editor November 10, 2017

The girls soccer team has concluded a very successful season, spending most of the year ranked in the top ten in the state.  A tough schedule made this feat even more impressive.

Minnesota midterms 2018: who should you endorse?

Minnesota midterms 2018: who should you endorse?

Ben Valerius, Announcements Editor November 9, 2017

For the upcoming 2018 elections it is a race between Kathy Lohmer and Shelly Christensen for Minnesota House of Representatives for District 39B. Each represent many different issues and students should...

All gender bathrooms offer additional options

All gender bathrooms offer additional options

Lilly Sample, Online Editor November 6, 2017

Gender neutral bathrooms were added to the schools in the last year. The GSA (Gender-Sexuality Alliance Club) has advocated for their building in the past years, and now they make their debut this...

Girls gymnastics to debut new gym

Girls gymnastics to debut new gym

Izzy Allen, Student Playlist Reporter November 5, 2017

As part of the new construction, the girls gymnastics has a new home.  After sharing a gym with wrestling, gymnasts now have their own space to preform tricks and flips.  This has generated much...

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