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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

Seniors Madelyn Elzen and Gaby Miller help students bake cookies to create cookie ice cream sundaes. They love spreading the joy of baking to others and expressing creativity.

Home Ec. After Hours brings opportunities to students

Lavender Schleder, Social Media Editor February 1, 2024

Home Ec. After Hours is a new home economics club that was started by seniors Madelyn Elzen and Gaby Miller back in November. They meet in science teacher Stacy Bartlett's room every Tuesday after school...

Two people standing inside of a boutique.

Paige Hebert raises money for clean water

Peter Bansiter, Broadcast Editor-In-Cheif May 16, 2023

With the celebration of Earth Day, junior Paige Hebert spent her earth day volunteering to raise money for clean drinking water.  H20ForLife supported Paige on her mission to better the environment. ...

Junior Addie Demars gets her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Allina Health pop up clinic. Demars is an essential worker at Boutwells Landing, a senior home, and getting this vaccine is more than just for herself.

Americans step towards normalcy

Lucille Miller, Business Editor May 25, 2021

With COVID-19 vaccines getting more and more accessible in America, Americans are finally getting their hands on them. Trying to slow the spread of COVID-19, average people are getting their vaccinations...

Home Goods in Woodbury has required masks upon entry into the store. This is what is posted on the entrance of the store. Masks need to be mandatory at all stores.

Masks are the easiest way to slow the spread of COVID-19

Ava Fugate, Podcast Reporter November 1, 2020

Masks are the most effective and easily available solution to slowing down the spread of COVID-19, yet wearing them is still not mandatory everywhere because of the controversy surrounding mask wearing....

Downtown Stillwater the St. Croix River is frozen, but there is not as much snow on the ground due to the flexuating weather this winter. Over the years there seems to be not as much snow compared to previous winters.

Minnesota winters change due to climate change

Elli Swanson, Photographer January 25, 2019

Over the years, Minnesota winters have differentiated due to mild changes within our Earth's climate. "I certainly remember different winters when I was growing up," biology teacher Benjamin Straka said....

Science teacher Stacy Bartlett submitted seven Idea Quest ideas last year, with one being chosen. Bartlett's chosen idea was a therapy dog.

Idea Quest hopes inspires change within district

Emma Sneden, Business Editor November 15, 2018

Idea Quest is a way for the district staff to submit ideas about solving problems or adding to the district. During the end of Oct. and beginning of Nov., staff are able to submit their solutions through...

Alternative Copy Story by Josh Framke

Idea Quest garners original ideas from staff to improve district

Susan Hubard, Video Editor November 28, 2017

During the early part of November, staff have been invited to create and share suggestions via PONY Idea Quest, a website for sparking innovative ideas and helpful changes in schools districts. Idea...

Standardized testing helps for college but does not measure knowledge

Standardized testing helps for college but does not measure knowledge

Tiana Meador, Photographer October 21, 2015

Standardized tests are something considered unnecessary for proficiency and success among many high school students because of how they are found to cause minimal, but in most cases zero, impact on final...


Society is moving primarily into an online transaction economy, bringing an end to the great era of paper money.

Is cash dead: the increasing use of credit cards

Kyle Alvarez, Advertising Editor October 24, 2014

Our society's economy is gradually becoming  completely paperless. Society is moving primarily into an online transaction economy, bringing an end to the great era of paper money. With online shopping...

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