Possibilities to create prom alternative
Natalie Williams, Photography Editor
May 1, 2020
As COVID-19 rips throughout the world, the cancellation and delayment of events are an everyday occurance. However, the cancellation of one occasion is devastating teenagers around Minnesota. One of the most looked forward to events every year, prom, is cancelled. All year, juniors and seniors in hig...
Kaul’s influence spread through Black History Month
Elaina Mankowski, Layout Editor
February 19, 2020
As a self proclaimed redneck kid growing up in South Dakota, Michael Kaul, U.S. history and psychology teacher, was always touched by Dr. Martin Luther King’s words. After ending up teaching in a school with little diversity, he wanted to teach about other cultures and celebrate them. “It never...
Newly found pathways program, almost up and running
Rosie Nichols, Layout Editor
December 8, 2019
This year, a new program has made its way to stillwater the high school after being discussed in recent years. The Pathways program aims to prepare students for their future careers with a flexible layout of classes that should be taken to help them better achieve their aspirations. Pathways was s...
Principal showcases student leaders
William Raymond, Podcast Reporter
September 23, 2019
The school built a new installation showcasing student leaders in the downstairs main rotunda. This new installation brings an updated and refreshing look to the rotunda while also highlighting students leaders recognized for leadership in academics to our democratic elected representatives in Student Council. Over the course of the last four mon...
Innovations team visits Mounds View, investigates Pathways
Grace Silbernick, Layout Editor
April 15, 2019
“I want to inspire curiosity in all learners through educational programming that is personalized, student-driven, and highly engaging,” John Perry Director of Learning, Technology, and Design Systems said, and that is the mission of the Pathways program that the Innovations team wants to get more ...
Black History Month represents growing community for students of color
Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2019
Black History Month saw different events celebrating the cultures of students of color. Via panels, showcases, dancing and culturally significant music played during passing time, Black Student Union and Student Council worked together to host events throughout February. Black Student Union is entering its second year and increasing ...
Student council puts on BLAST week
Elle Sprenger, Social Media Editor
February 22, 2019
BLAST week is a time for kindness put on by Student Council. This week takes place in Feb. because it is Black History Month and BLAST week helps celebrate and recognize the significance of being inclusive. BLAST week includes guest speakers and events that are intended to bring the community together. The...
First Student Council presidents of color help increase their peers’ voices
Ashlynn O'Connor, Social Media Editor
January 27, 2019
Senior best friends Abdulaziz Mohamed and Nikhil Kumaran are known as the first student council presidents of color. These young men are known to have done a remarkable job leading the student council. They both want to make a difference for their peers. They lead the council with party planning, dances...
Winter semi-formal dazzles dance-goers
Rosie Nichols, Layout Editor
January 17, 2019
Nothing brings a school together like a school dance. Putting on that dress that makes your eyes pop, slowly tugging the zipper fitting it tightly to your figure making you feel like a princess. Learning how to properly fasten a tie, so that it fits the collar of your freshly pressed dress shirt making...
Pep fest ends Homecoming week, kicks off homecoming game
Lilly Sample, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2018
To wrap up Homecoming week, Student Council has planned another successful pep fest. The Stillwater Armada Robotics team used their robot to shoot t-shirts into the bleachers, a lucky student pie-d Principal Rob Bach, the football team joined the Chevals in their performance, the Cheerleaders ...
Student Council plans Homecoming dance
Benjamin Jacobs, Podcast Reporter
September 23, 2018
The Student Council is working to make an engaging and enjoyable experience for students in hopes to boost pony pride for Homecoming week. The Homecoming dance and the following week leading up to the Homecoming football game occupies the Student Council's time, as a large and happy turnout would mark ...
Football field movie night brings students together
Evelyn Young, Student Playlist Reporter
May 23, 2018
For a final celebration of the school year, Student Council will be holding a movie night at Pony Stadium on May 27. The movie will take place once it begins to get dark. All students are welcome to come. Entrance for the movie will be free, however, concessions will be sold. After receiving po...