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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

Stillwater Area School District says goodbye to superintendent Corey Lunn as he accepts a position in Iowa.

Superintendent Corey Lunn working hard for District 834

Ahnika Kroll March 5, 2014

Though students may remember him for the groundbreaking amount of days off of school due to the cold, Corey Lunn has been a noteworthy superintendent for Stillwater public schools for more than just this...


Rob Benson doesn’t teach the class during class time but actually at home with videos and has the students work on homework in class. ” I think students are more engaged in the classroom now that I’m not the center of attention up there,” said Benson.

Benson introduces flipped math class

Adam Johnson March 3, 2014

The flipped classroom is brand new to Stillwater Area High School. The basic idea is to try to help the students learn more individually, not forcing them to learn as a group. Instead of having whole-class...


St. Paul Minn. was recently named fittest city out of the United States. “Overall people here tend to be very healthy. There is lots of physical activity going on all around us,” said Physical Education teacher Deb Van Klei.

Twin Cities named fittest city in the nation

Christine Corcoran February 20, 2014

It can be hard to stay active in the winter, and with cold winter it is surprising that in Minnesota the obese rate is relatively low. In fact, according to the American College of Sports Medicine's annual...

Racing to fight breast cancer

Racing to fight breast cancer

Maddy Boettner February 19, 2014

Breast cancer has been known to mankind since early ancient times. The symptoms are visible lumps that can be easily seen, especially at later stages when the lumps turn into tumors. Because they are...

The new schedule will implemented during fall 2014 for certain classes. “The intent is to have more time in the day, so students have more free time and more sleep at home,” said Dennis Lindsey. One of the creators of the schedule.

Next year brings exciting new schedule

Alex Eitzman February 18, 2014

The 2014 school year brings with it a new type of scheduling for Stillwater Area, called the "Tree and Limb." Outlined in the registration guide, the new schedule allows for four classes to be taken in...

Recently the Winter Carnival Medallion hunt went underway. With Ben Haselman finding the Medallion. "“This year marked the 62nd consecutive year of the Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt. This year, the Pioneer Press released an Android and iPhone app that connected hunters to the clues, forums and maps of past finds that could help in uncovering the puck," said Pioneer Press writer Bob Hughes.

Hunt for Winter Carnival Medallion

Katie Beedle February 17, 2014

It is tradition that every year the St. Paul Winter Carnival holds a Medallion Hunt. Every day the Pioneer Press posts a clue as to where the medallion is hidden. They continue this until the twelfth day,...


Due to the 2013 levy passing security will be enhanced at the high school and both the junior highs. There will only be one big change, there is going to be a remodeling of the front entrance to the school. This will allow security personnel to keep a closer eye on who enters our school and for what purpose,” said Principal Don Johnson.

Levy passes and security enhances

Cory Spawn January 27, 2014

On Nov. 4, 2013, eligible voters within the Stillwater School District voted and approved a renewal and an increase of an operating levy 63 percent to 37 percent. Increasing school safety and security...


Senior Holly Newton writes down plans for building the robot. “I feel much less overwhelmed going to the competition this year over last year because we are a much more experienced and organized team with many new talented people helping us out,” said junior Joey Fedor.

Robotics team to compete in the Aerial Assist

Carson Kuball January 26, 2014

Engineering and robots are a fascination of many.  The Armada Robotics team combines these and uses them to creatively build leadership skills and experience.  With the help of experienced mentors, the...

Hockey team played at Minnesota hockey day

Hockey team played at Minnesota hockey day

Brinna Dochniak January 25, 2014

The Stillwater Ponies were be broadcasted on television once again. The SAHS boys varsity hockey team participated in the festivities of Hockey Day Minnesota this year. Hockey Day Minnesota was be on...


Recently the new stop signs have halted traffic flow to and from the parking lot. Signs were changed to ease traffic.

Morning pile up causing angry students

Alex Eitzman January 14, 2014

Traffic is a struggle that everyone will have to deal with at some point in their life.  Many people think of traffic being on the highways on the way to work, but for Stillwater, it's a different story. In...


The exterior of Stillwater’s new store Britta’s definitely brings in the cozy/fun atmosphere that is unique to the store. “There is a variety of shops, so you can add a little bit of everything to your experience of going downtown,” said junior Marla Martin.

New boutique downtown in Stillwater

Ellie Anderson January 12, 2014

Britta's Boutique opened this September on Main Street in downtown Stillwater, between Stillwater Olive Oil Co. and Art' N Soul.  The clothing is targeted at teenagers and mothers. Tim and Kim Erickson...


The Playstation 4 flew off the shelves after its Nov. 15 release, despite the opinion of many Stillwater students that the new Xbox One is far superior to the new PS4.

Xbox One outshines the Playstation 4

Alec Youngblood December 10, 2013

Nov.15 marks the release of the Playstation 4.  Its counterpart, the Xbox One,comes out a week later. Gamers, along with everyone at SAHS, are highly anticipating the release of these two majorly marketed...

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