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Scalia is trying to escape the opponent. I started playing basketball because my dad wanted me to, Sara said. The ponies play the Mustangs.

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....

School start times take toll on mental health

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...

Team captains pose before going to work on the courts to prepare for upcoming opponents. I know we have some tough competition in our bracket, and expect to see some difficult matches ahead, said junior Emma Germundson said.

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...

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...

Photo by Anna Craggs Ben Winkle excitingly stands at SAHS knowing his gymnastics career will be brought to the next level shortly. Winkle said, Gymnastics kind of made me who I am. I spend so much time working out, like 20 hours a week six days a week. It takes just as much time as school does so just the relationships I have developed with my teammates means everything to me.

Winkle flips into the Gophers organization

Joey Costa, Advertising Editor April 9, 2015

Flipping and tumbling may not be the ideal way of getting gymnasts into college for many, but for senior Ben Winkle it is a dream come true. Gymnastics is not an easy sport to master. The amount of strength...

Swim team scores second at True Team State meet

Cory Spawn, Broadcast Managing Editor February 20, 2015

The Stillwater Boys Swim and Dive team won second place at the True Team State meet on Jan. 24 at the University of Minnesota. The True Team State Competition is an event put on by the MN Swim Coaches...

For students who enjoy learning beyond the basic course outline or simply want to get ahead on college work, one option is the Postsecondary Enrollment Options, open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who want to get college credit in high school while avoiding paying hefty fees for a regular college course.

Seniors take on college courses

Alexander Pavlicin, Advertising Editor October 30, 2014

PSEO is a unique way to accelerate learning in high school and be introduced into the college environment. For students who enjoy learning beyond the basic course outline or simply want to get ahead on...

Graphic by Luke Weisbrod

Safety measures must be enacted on the U of MN campus

Karlee Stennes February 19, 2014

Brighter streetlights, more campus police and new security cameras are all part of the University of Minnesota’s much needed new security. Although they have a lot of good plans to add to the campus,...

Sobiech family and friends present check to the University of Minnesota Medical Foundation.

The Sobiech legacy lives on through donation to U of M

Hannah Crawford November 4, 2013

A year before Zach Sobiech was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in 2009; a cancer research team specifically designated to research the disease was formulated at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s...

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