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Sculpt Yoga on Trend for OHS Students

Sculpt Yoga on Trend for OHS Students

Maddie Marquis, Features Editor March 3, 2017

The development of yoga can be traced back as yearly as 5,000 years ago. Over the years, a variation of differentiating styles have emerged. Today, one of the most popular forms of yoga is sculpt. In summary,...

One Act Play Makes Its Way to Sections

One Act Play Makes Its Way to Sections

Allison Stern, Opinions Editor March 2, 2017

After putting on an excellent performance of Mary Poppins in the fall, the theater club geared up to compete in the Minnesota One Act Play competition, with their production “A Little Box of Oblivion.”...

GSA Wants You

Hannah Rippberger, Staff Reporter January 30, 2017

Most people have heard about the LGBTQ community, but don’t know about the resurgance of the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) club at OHS. The GSA club is a very new, welcoming club for all people. GSA is...

These simple striped shirts can complete any outfit.

Fashion Trends of 2017

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor January 20, 2017

Stripes. Stripes on pants or shirts has been a classy look for a long time. “We’ve seen a the trend [of stripes] for two or three seasons now and it will continue to carry forward,” fashion director...

Confidence and positivity are a few important attitudes to have.

The Importance of Confidence and Positivity

Annika Johnson, Staff Reporter January 20, 2017

Everyone has insecurities. It can range from someone’s weight, looks or personality. People get judged all the time for these insecurities, not only by their peers, but also by themselves. When does...

Little Resolutions Make Big Impacts

Lisa Suerken and Kayla Kaveney January 19, 2017

Coming up with New Year’s resolutions can be tricky, but not for Orono elementary school students. Resolutions are all the rage amongst adults and high school students, but often times it is hard to...

Senior Ben Kaiser speaking at National Issues Forum.

Orono Delegation Lights Up YIG

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor January 19, 2017

Every year, shortly after winter break, about 1,500 students from all around Minnesota flood into the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel and the State Capitol Buildings for the YMCA, Youth In Government (YIG) Model...

The gyms will start becoming more crowded as people make their New Years Resolutions.

New Year’s Resolutions

Maddy Schliinz, Sports Editor January 18, 2017

New Year's resolutions are an annual tradition that people all over the world partake in, with the hopes of changing their lives in the new upcoming year. Ringing in the new year, people want to create...

Amanda takes pictures after the show with the cast of Hamilton

Travel Plans for the Holidays

Maddie Marquis, Features Editor January 18, 2017

In the United States, the typical academic school year consists of 180 days, ranging over the span of nine months for students K-12.  The school year usually begins in the early fall months and comes...

Off the shoulder velvet tops at the Macy’s in Ridgedale.

Trends of the Moment

Mackenzie Flynn, Opinions Editor January 17, 2017

Flashing back to the 90’s, chokers are back in high demand. You can dress these simple necklaces up or wear them with a simple t-shirt. Either way, chokers are back and paying tribute to the oh so memorable...

Return to the Court: Mattie Rice

Nikki Praus January 12, 2017

Her curly hair, her Dr. Martens, and her almost six foot height accompanying a confident strut leading to a “hello” in no time. You could say it’s hard not to spot Mattie Rice. She’s a senior at...

Senior Sammy Patterson appearing stressed out while completing an assignment on her computer.

Stress Around the Holidays

Allison Stern, Opinions Editor January 12, 2017

Holidays are known for encompassing busy schedules and crazy relatives. When these distractions come into our lives, stress is never far behind. The weather gets colder, there are suddenly hundreds of...

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