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The Pony Express

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The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

Boxes filled to the brim are collected by Amnesty Club to be sorted. "We collect products such as soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and conditioner, pretty much everyday items that we all take for granted," senior Corri Gardner says.

Amnesty International collects hygiene products

Ellie Faeth, Layout Editor March 30, 2017

Amnesty Club finds so much joy in collecting hygienic necessities for people who have trouble accessing or buying items for themselves and their family. Following Valley Outreach and their "Help for...

Junior Bakange Ajak smiles while marching at the Women’s March in St. Paul on Jan. 21. "I marched because of the rights that I have being in danger. I marched for my African brothers and sisters being targeted. I marched for the future of our country and it's future leaders," Ajak says.

Student step up voice opinion, inspire change

Hailey Buelow, Social Media Reporter February 17, 2017

With the many changes happening in the social and political world of America, students are doing their part to be as involved as possible. Student activism in the school has taken a huge leap due...

Cat Clements supporting Alan Kantrud as she goes door knocking in Stillwater on a Sunday afternoon. "She's friendly to the people we are on the phone with and at the doors," Yokanovich says.

Cat Clements influences comment with political involvement

Allison Heintz, Layout Editor November 10, 2016

As the final election debate comes to an end, many individual's political views and thoughts increase greatly. When thinking of a politically involved person, the image of a high school student doesn't...

Trump's poor policy worse than Clinton's unlikability

Trump’s poor policy worse than Clinton’s unlikability

Adam Johnson, Buisness Editor September 25, 2016

With the elections coming up, Trump and Clinton are neck and neck.  With Trump's poor policy and debate skills, it will be Clinton's election to lose. Just after labor day, crucial polls were released...

Students involve themselves in political clubs

Mira LaNasa, Layout Editor September 25, 2016

The Donald Trump versus Hillary Clinton debate is far from dissipating, and the Young Democrats and Youth Republicans clubs are just as far from agreeing on every issue. However, despite political differences,...

Clay Knoll currently enjoys playing and making music. He intends to continue doing so, hoping to turn his musicality into a career. "I'm going to keep doing what I do and if something happens, then I guess something happens," Knoll says.

Students set on the path for future fame

Dylan Cook, Visual Arts Media Editor March 15, 2016

Confident, skilled, experienced, knowledgeable and unique. These are the traits of a person bound for fame. They can be used to describe students such as junior Corri Gardner, senior Clay Knoll or...

Blast week poster near the main office in the rotunda. "I really like the idea of a blast week, it shows the community that ponies really care," Nathan Anderson.

BLAST week brings school and community together

Shenyn Gale, Social Media Editor February 25, 2016

BLAST stands for be loving and sharing together and that is what BLAST week is all about; our school coming together to promote unity between all students, staff and culture. This is done through a...

Obama needs tougher gun laws

Obama needs tougher gun laws

Brian Jaap, Layout Editor November 18, 2015

The spectrum is extremely wide when it comes to the control of firearms. For centuries, people have had differing views on whether a person's firearms should be controlled by the people or if the...

Darby Whitehill is incredibly outspoken, and loves what he does, in this picture he is teaching his Algebra 3 class in the morning. "It's great to see how you can impact students," he explained.

Students stress about grades, not about learning

Brian Jaap, Layout Editor October 21, 2015

"There's definitely too much stress on grades in my opinion," junior Corri Gardner said. "Instead of learning to enhance lives, we're rushing to get everything done. On the other hand, knowledge can...

Family values shape political views

Family values shape political views

Jared Dean, In-studio Anchor October 14, 2015

The race for America's next president is in full swing and so are the debates,  opinions, and arguments among peers. Both teachers and students alike have agreed and the results are in; the main source...

Two members of the Amnesty International Club posted up in the Upper rotunda informing students on the petitions they can sign.

New presidents for Amnesty International

Robby Enright, Distribution Reporter April 28, 2015

Stillwater’s branch of Amnesty International is responsible for charity fundraisers around the school as well as their main event, celebrating International Human Rights Day. Behind every successful...

Senior Superfans Grace Charpentier, Megan Aller and Erin Theits dress in all white for the whiteout against Roseville in the first game of the Ponies 2014 season. Grace holds the flag that excites Pony Pride when it's waved. "They are always so energetic!" said junior Ella Janochoski, "it motivates us all to go to the games!"

Pony fan section cheers loudly

Olivia Arkell, Social Media Reporter October 14, 2014

This year at Stillwater Area High School, students seem to be showing up to more and more sporting events such as football, volleyball, and soccer games to cheer on and support athletes, leading to more...

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