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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

The ALC location now resides inside the old Oak Park Elementary school building. The new largely spacious area is needed to support the learning of ALC students.

ALC moves to Oak Park building

Elena Majeski, Layout Editor/Photographer September 12, 2024

The ALC moved from the high school building to Oak Park, opening up more space for SAHS and ALC students to be accommodated and learn. The ALC is an alternative learning center from grades 9-12...

Students using smartphones at a table

Minnesota bill introduced to limit smartphone use in schools

Peter Banister, Broadcast Editor-In-Chief May 20, 2024

In April, Minnesota state lawmakers proposed a bill imposing structured smartphone regulation with students in public institutions.  While this bill is not an outright ban, it ensures all schools have...

Juniors Ryo Davis, Olivia Decorsey and Lauren Nelson are on their phones scrolling on Pinterest and Snapchat rather than socializing or interacting with peers. Because of social media's negative addicting effect. Social media has a significant effect on students' mental health when talked about in school and the stigma and seriousness of mental health.

Social media has significant effect on students mental health

Ava Aspengren, Business Editor December 13, 2023

Social media has a significant effect on student's mental health when talked about in school and the stigma and seriousness of mental health. ABC news mentions the addiction of social media and the issue...

The Stillwater Area High School community and mental health resources QR code taped to a classroom window. These can be found in every classroom in the building for whenever a student needs them.

Student group forms to champion mental health

Ian Parham, Layout Editor October 20, 2022

While invisible, mental health is something that affects everyone. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, student mental health has become a more notable issue than ever before. After the stressful events of...

Part of the GSA club sitting around a table holding their weekly meeting.

‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill endangers Florida LGBTQ+ youth

Sydney Rodd, Layout Editor April 18, 2022

The "Don't Say Gay" bill introduced in Florida is working to restrict discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity within public schools. The bill has passed in the state's House and Senate, and...

Student works on homework on computer at school.

Students deal with stress in new year of school

Shannon Pothen, Layout Editor January 11, 2022

Every student has felt that feeling, thinking about a test or project that is due tomorrow. Their hands get sweaty, their heartbeat quickens. Stress, the feeling that students are feeling more and more...

The sun shining through the trees early morning after the first snowfall of the 2021 winter season.

Seasonal Affective Depression affects people annually

Sumer Harrington, Photographer and Online Editor January 10, 2022

The bright Christmas lights strung on trees and in windows represent the season of cheer. During this time, many people see a decline in their mood. Around the same time every year more than 3 million...

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Students face mental health crisis post-pandemic

Evelyn Biederman, Photographer and Online Editor January 9, 2022

In wake of the recent COVID-19 pandemic and increased dependency on social media, teen mental health problems are at a higher rate than ever seen before. Key resources for students to improve mental health...

Mental Health Awareness signs and posters are hanging around the hallways of SAHS. Over the past decade, depression and anxiety has increased in students.

Reaching out during tough times is more important now than ever before

Charlie Valerius, Online Editor April 20, 2020

Throughout the entire world population, mental health has become a major worldwide concern. Over the past decade, depression and anxiety diagnoses have increased in the school population. The stress of...

On Twitter, "Back to School Essentials" video has gotten 15 million views. The video is accompanied by other videos and messages from the Sandy Hook Promise Organization.

Back to school PSA shows new reality of going to school

Mia Lucido, Distribution Editor October 1, 2019

Gun violence, especially in schools, is a prevalent topic in today’s society. The Sandy Hook Promise Organization put out a video PSA entitled “Back to School Essentials” urging viewers to know...

Junior Parker Mock enjoys exercising to have a healthy mind, especially in the winter. "It's really important that teenagers talk to someone, or have a way to cope with a disorder and I think we could learn about that like in a mental health class," Mock says.

Mental health courses spread awareness

Annika Brown, Business Editor February 13, 2019

Mental illness and teen suicide rates are sharply rising. Concerns with the negative effects of social media, bullying in schools and school shootings have prompted parents and educators to think about...

Sophmores Emma Villarreal and Camryn Hartwig study for a chemistry test. They stay after school for extra help for multiple classes to understand their  work to their best ability.

Mental health issues rise in teens

Maria Supan, Business Editor January 5, 2019

Throughout the teen population, mental health has become a worldwide problem. Anxiety and stress can affect a teenager's daily lives, relationships with others and above all, physical health. An increasing...

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