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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

Doom-scrolling comes with hidden costs

Doom-scrolling comes with hidden costs

Aida Goddard, Copy Editor February 20, 2026

It starts with a quick check on Instagram or TikTok, but before you know it, you are trapped in an endless loop of bad news, arguments and negativity. Doom-scrolling has quietly become part of our daily...

Simple stress relief by coloring books

Simple stress relief by coloring books

Erin Lemanski, Photographer February 23, 2016

Growing up as an American child, coloring books were a huge part of our daily routine. Little did we know that this was just a way for our parents to keep us distracted for a good hour or two. Now,...

Mental health among teens, an exploration

Mental health among teens, an exploration

Brian Jaap, Layout Editor February 10, 2016

Mental illness is an extremely touchy subject that many prefer not to talk about.  There are many factors that contribute to mental illness, especially in high school students. According to nami.org,...

Captains of the swim and dive team, Jane Delahunt, Abby Kunze, Ellie Hill and Margaret Eisenbrandt, sit together during a meet. The swim and dive team has been undefeated for over 125 dual meets. Photo  Photo by Kleio Vrohidis Courtesy Becky Hill

Captains lead their teams despite stress

Kleio Vrohidis, Online Editor October 28, 2015

The average student is generally compiled with heavy loads of stress, it's inevitable. It is more common than not to see a high school student stressing over something like school, extracurricular...

Balancing competing pressures

Balancing competing pressures

Megan Fayler, Copy Editor April 11, 2015

Everyday students face an onslaught of anxiety and stress. Competition and athletics can be a leading factor to the high levels of stress students feel. Stress can be both healthy and unhealthy. When...

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