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Mothers Day Ideas

Mother’s Day Ideas

Isabel Scharf, News Editor May 6, 2019

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, occuring on Sunday, May 12. The day is dedicated to all mothers in the United States, to appreciate and thank them for all they have done. Mother's Day is not...

A few of the more than 150 plants currently growing in Herrings classroom.

Garden Club is Growing Like a Weed

Isa Chavez, Staff Reporter May 2, 2019

Isa Chavez Staff Reporter Orono’s Garden Club has taken the plant game by storm. Lead by English Teacher and plant enthusiast Kyle Ann Herring, Garden Club was started to combat the winter blues...

Character Counts students volunteered to set up a booth for the night to inform others about the program

Family Service Night and Empty Bowls Fundraiser Combine Efforts

Anika Sodhi, Online Editor April 26, 2019

On Thursday April 25, the Orono Intermediate School hosted the first ever combined Empty Bowls and Family Service night. The two events have long been a long standing tradition as a way of giving back...

Veteran David Kolb is getting set up to go cross country ski for the day with his instructors at the Winter Sports Clinic.

Veterans Across the Country Take the Slopes of Snowmass

Jagur Justen, Opinions Editor April 26, 2019

Jagur Justen Opinions Editor Every year in Snowmass, Colorado, veterans from all over the U.S. have the chance to take part in the Winter Sports Clinic. Veteranas had the opportunity to cross country...

Stepping up the Promposals

Ellie Fasbender, Editor in Chief April 24, 2019

Ellie Fasbender Online Editor in Cheif That time of year has officially rolled around. It’s Prom season everyone. Over the years Promposals have seriously upped their game. It’s a little less...

Top MN Summer Activities

Isabel Scharf, News Editor April 23, 2019

As the weather begins to warm, the trees bud, and the grass turns green, people come out of the winter hibernation to enjoy outdoor activities. Need a few ideas to start the summer with a bang? Read the...

Speaking Of State

Ella Weinbeck, Features Editor April 18, 2019

This year, 24 students participated in the approximately nine-hour Minnesota State Speech Tournament on April 13th, held in Wayzata. 24 students competed per category with a total of 336 students overall....

Clothing folded according to the KonMari method, made popular through Kondos Netlfix show.

Marie Kondo Is Tidying Up The Nation

Amanda Marquis, Visuals Editor March 22, 2019

Amanda Marquis Visuals Editor A new method of tidying up has gripped much of the nation-- and it revolves around joy. “Joy is when something makes you smile ridiculously” OHS teacher Renate...

The Choir Takes Shakopee By Storm

Anika Sodhi, Online Editor March 11, 2019

This week, our Orono concert and chamber choir competed in a choir contest at Shakopee High School. Concert choir earned an “excellent” rating from the judges, while chamber choir snagged a “superior”...

How To Have Fun On A Spring Break Staycation

Sam Capece, Copy Editor March 11, 2019

Sam Capece Copy Editor  Spring break is coming up, starting March 23 through 31. This year, many people are going on vacations with family and friends but others are enjoying the break from the...

Orono Schools Hosts ‘Orono’s Got Talent’ With A New Panel Of Judges

Orono Schools Hosts ‘Orono’s Got Talent’ With A New Panel Of Judges

Annika Sorenson, News Editor March 7, 2019

On Friday, March 8, Orono Schools will host their Orono’s Got Talent event at 7pm in the auditorium. Admission is $5, and the event will feature several solo performers along with musical groups, all...

Why Elon Musk Says Life Is A Simulation

Anika Sodhi, Online Editor February 28, 2019

Why Elon Musk says We're Living in a Simulation Anika Sodhi In an interview with comedian Joe Rogan, Elon Musk states we may be living through the “dumbest experiment in human history,” according...

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