Teens saving for college suffer due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Sam Elletson, Podcast Reporter
May 11, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many teens who were actively saving for college are now unemployed. The pandemic changed their financial plan greatly. Minnesota offers an unemployment benefit except it is only applicable to people who have held a job for a period over five years, which makes it especially...
Students return home as Universities shut down
Drew Jurek, Layout Editor
March 26, 2020
When college freshman, Chester Hearne, heard the University of Minnesota would institute an extension to spring break, he was happy. An extension in his mind meant he would be able to spend more time relaxing with his family and be able to pursue his interests without worrying about school. However, ...
Cote ‘scores’ with her commitment after high school
Fiona Stahl, Online Editor
December 2, 2019
Senior Grace Cote continues her basketball career by recently signing to Mayville State University in North Dakota. Cote has played basketball for some time and is thrilled to see what is next for her. She signed to Mayville in mid-October, alongside her parents and older brother. Cote explained, ...
Jon Bream, Star Tribune Rock Critic visits journalism classes
Lilly Sample, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2019
“Ting. Ting. Ting.” Star Tribune Rock Critic Jon Bream sits in a San Francisco recording studio, separated from music legend Prince by only a pane of glass. Prince stares at him, steadily hitting a drum stick against a cymbal every few seconds. He clearly does not want to speak to Bream, and Bre...
Luke VandenBergh receives ROTC scholarship
Malaina Fragnito, Student Playlist Reporter
March 23, 2018
Numerous scholarships are available for people after high school graduation to continue their education. Senior Luke VandenBergh received a scholarship he has always dreamed of, for the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps [ROTC]. By completing a three step process which includes physical examination, assessme...
Boys hockey hopes to add banner during youth movement
Jack Seipel, Social Media Editor
March 2, 2018
The varsity boys hockey team has created waves across the state of hockey this season. Their relentlessness and willingness to win is evident, despite being undersized and inexperienced. Starting out the 2017-2018 season on a six game winning streak has shown that the Ponies’ winning mentality has not disappe...
Advanced sophomores graduate early
Elana Ross, Photographer Editor
May 16, 2017
Most young students experience four years of high school. From freshman to senior year growing socially, individually and intellectually. Sophomore twins, Adam and Marta Markowicz started their high school journey a lot sooner than most would. Leaving Oakland Junior High two years, earlier they le...
O’Neal strives for future dermatology career
Tiana Meador, Editor-In-Chief
March 30, 2017
As college commitment comes to a close, the University of Minnesota medical school is assessing 10 incoming freshmen who are going to be selected to participate in an accelerated seven-year med program for med school. Of the students initially considered, the U of M has cut the number to...
Sara Scalia following in father’s footsteps with basketball
Kayla Gjerde, Social Media Reporter
February 16, 2017
The gym is silent as the spectator's gaze in sophomore Sara Scalia's direction. The ponies are three points away from winning the game and the pressure is on Scalia to make the free throw shot: swish. Scalia shoots the ball straight through the hoop and the crowd goes wild. Sara has been on gir...
School start times take toll on mental health
Ashlyn Aarness, Photographer
December 2, 2016
Early morning and late, homework-filled nights. This is the life of a typical high school student. More and more schools are switching over to a later start time to increase productivity. Thought Exchange is changing the game for our district. Stillwater School District has had this discussion ...
Girls tennis heads into post-season
Matt Johnson, Social Media Editor
October 27, 2015
The girls Tennis season may seem like it is winding down, but it is actually just starting up as the girls head into the post-season. The Pony's regular season has come to a close. The Varsity girls walked away with a record of seven and five. Now that the heat is on with singles and doubles mat...
Seniors begin preparation for college life
Joel Lange, Social Media Reporter
May 17, 2015
As May rolls around, seniors all over begin the tough adjustment to life away from home. Some will go on to schools out of state, while other will attend local colleges like the University of Minnesota and St. Cloud State University. Regardless of where students move off to, there are very diverse ...