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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

This detailed graph shows the Nitrogen dioxide emissions in China in Jan. and Feb. before and after the coronavirus outbreak. The picture in Feb. had a drastic reduction in Nitrogen dioxide levels in the air due to people being quarantined.

Coronavirus quarantine causes positive benefits for environment

Paige Sanders, Photography Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has caused a halt on many public events, sports, and even schools. With the spread of the virus across the states, people have been quarantined in their homes for weeks to help...

Tennis courts, which are usually filled with flying balls around the court, has no movement to be seen after school was cancelled.

Seniors hope last season isn’t more than just postponed

Haley Nelson, Online Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2020

Some Seniors put hours upon hours into their sports, days and nights, turning down friends wanting to hang out, just to practice or play a game. High school sports are one of those moments, where all...

The Stillwater Pony Express editors-in-chief meet over Google Hangouts, a new way of meeting after Governor Tim Walz cancelled school and advised against meeting in groups for the time being.

Technology impacting education in tragic time

Ella Gag, Social Media Editor March 26, 2020

In this time of tragedy and despair technology will impact it all. Coronavirus has rapidly spread throughout the world as a pandemic. Measures have been taken to prevent the virus from growing. One being...

The downtown Stillwater community has been bare bones lately. Most are staying home at the direction of Governor Walz and other government officials.

Community comes together to fight Coronavirus amid social distancing

John Franklin, Copy Editor-in-chief March 26, 2020

According to the World Health Organization, People should stay one meter (3 feet) away from each other during this pandemic.  In the St. Croix Valley, the community has found many ways to come together...

On Wednesday Mar. 11, President Donald Trump delivered a National Address on the coronavirus. In his speech he declared the virus a "national emergency." He discusses his plan to control the virus

The Trump Administration’s steps to a corona-less nation

Elaina Mankowski, Layout Editor March 25, 2020

The coronavirus has shocked the world in its quick and destructive expansion. Just months after the virus originated in China, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared coronavirus a...

Stillwater Schools haver started to offer free lunches to anyone through the age of eighteen. There are various meal drop-offs throughout the school district.

Coronavirus impacts on local education

Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2020

The coronavirus was on everyone’s radar. Most knew about it and that it would impact economic markets. No one, however, knew it would disrupt the world economy to this extent. More importantly though,...

Governor Tim Walz has made twelve Executive orders in the last two weeks. His goal is to prevent the spread of coronavirus and protect Minnesotans.

Local government plans to stop the spread of coronavirus

Elaina Mankowski, Layout Editor March 25, 2020

The coronavirus has swept the world and the nation and has made its way to Minnesota. The states are following regulations set by President Donald Trump, but with certain aspects, each state is handling...

What is Covid-19, how to deal with it

What is Covid-19, how to deal with it

Stella Bertsch, Field Reporter March 25, 2020

The Coronavirus disease is an outbreak of a virus that causes flu-like symptoms. The first case traces back to late December 2019.  The outbreak started in Wuhan, China, then spread leading almost every...

Boutwells Landing resident Judy Rubertus sews masks for distribution around the community. Sewing a total of 500 masks is just one of the many ways Rubertus is managing to stay busy and involved.

Boutwells seniors persevere through pandemic

Sandy Liu, Podcast Reporter March 25, 2020

Throughout the community, people are forced to adapt to a new way of life. While some may be mildly inconvenienced by drive-by pick-ups, distance working or learning and the ever-present challenge of fervently...

President Donald Trump calls COVID-19 the "Chinese Virus." His reference occurs at many events such as the White House meeting and various news conferences.

‘Chinese Virus’ causes backlash on Asian Americans

Julie Xiong, Cartoonist March 24, 2020

On March 18, President Donald Trump referred to COVID-19 as the “Chinese Virus.” This term began gaining popularity when Trump tweeted, earlier that morning, about his methods of saving America from...

New York Mets player Wilson Ramos poses with his teammates on Feb. 29. The person taking the photo is Anthony Causi, a beloved sports photographer who died on Apr. 12 from Covid-19.

COVID-19 impacts MLB season

Jack Taverna, SNO Sports Center and Social Media Editor March 19, 2020

Due to COVID-19, numerous sports leagues have been affected. One of these leagues is Major League Baseball (MLB). Many people are disappointed that the MLB season was postponed.  “I was really upset...

Nutrition remains top priority for district as COVID-19 pandemic occurs

Nutrition remains top priority for district as COVID-19 pandemic occurs

Kathleen Pothen, Copy Editor March 15, 2020

The echoing cafeteria has been silent for the past month. The large lunch tables are folded up indefinitely. No lines for food wind through the serving stations. All the students that once frequented this...

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