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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 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...

Many doctors recommend that people with SAD get outside in the mornings. There are four student centers where counselors are available.

Teachers and staff help those effected by Seasonal Affective Disorder

Megan Baxter, Photography Editor February 16, 2019

Grades dropping, rare socialization and zero concentration. Already diagnosed with depression, junior Grace Murphy notices that things get a lot worse around winter time. "My teachers are really great...

Junior Carly Young listens to music while trying to stay positive during the depressing winter season. "I'm just sad all the time," says Young.

Self care combats S.A.D.

Claire Anderson, Field Reporter February 9, 2019

"Lethargic," "lack of motivation" and a "sense of hopelessness," are the words Social Studies and Psychology teacher Roger Stippel used to explain Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective...

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Seasonal Affective Disorder impacts student’s mental health

Ava De Jonge, In studio Photo Editor January 7, 2017

Winter blues may be a simple answer to feeling low when heading into the colder seasons, but there might be a different reason for it. According to Mayo Clinic, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)...

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