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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

Teens on caffeine, the risks and benefits

Teens on caffeine, the risks and benefits

Stella Bruchu, Online Editor May 13, 2026

Caffeine is a neurological stimulant commonly found in all sorts of drinks. It can be found in coffee, tea, pop and various energy drinks. It is popular among teens in high school; many of them integrate...

Seniors Matthew Eviston and Julianne Kurth distribute goody bags to Wellness Day participants. Everyone will receive fidgets, T-shirts, stickers and more.

First ever Wellness Day succeeds spectacularly

Elena Majeski, Layout Editor/Photographer February 28, 2025

Wellness Day, a concept created by the student mental health coalition, was an idea proposed several years ago. What if students got a day off to focus on their emotional learning rather than academics?...

Technology varies in impact on teen health

Technology varies in impact on teen health

Morgan Grim, Photography Editor May 20, 2018

Everyday, students include technology in their daily routine. Whether it’s checking Instagram or taking pictures, students use technology and screens a substantially large amounts. Although technology...

Alternative Copy Story by Mark O'Shea

Choosing bed over breakfast

Mark O’Shea, Social Media Editor January 13, 2017

Some students do not eat breakfast every morning, or ever at all. This can be for a variety of reasons including not being able to cook, they want to sleep in, and the most common: simply not having...

The big three. These three popular fast food locations are considered healthier and as a result have seen great success in recent months. "Jimmy John seems to be the healthiest place," Ben Olson says. "I honestly get food by how I’m feeling. If I want a burger I’ll go to McDonalds, If I want Mexican, Chipotle. It all depends on how I’m feeling."

Fast food popularity on the rise

Dylan Cook, Visual Arts Media Editor April 26, 2016

  Fast food is back. As result a of years of rapid increases in the pace of daily life the consumer has begun to demand efficiency in every way possible. The food industry has adapted to...

Benefits of eating healthy

Benefits of eating healthy

Kyah LaBancz, Online Editor February 23, 2015

Imagine standing in front of two different food bars. One is filled with crunchy greens, nuts filled with healthy fats, lean proteins and various  vegetables to make a delightful salad. The other displays...

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