On May 9th, 2021, NSPA, or the National Scholastic Press Association, released the winners of its several journalism awards. It analyzed articles from student newspapers across the state of Minnesota and...
Every year, Orono’s Student Senate has a large number of activities to plan. This year alone, they have been responsible for planning five dances, two spirit weeks, as well as countless fundraisers and...
In the Empty Bowls/Wellness Expo event this year, kids of all different ages and abilities in the Orono School district enjoyed the process of creating meaningful bowls and watching the direct impact they...
Summer is here! That means lake days, bonfires, tournaments, work, hanging out with family and friends and an overload of vitamin D. It is necessary to stay fueled in order to keep performance levels high....
On May 11th each year, the state of Minnesota is filled with cheer, for it is the anniversary of its rise to statehood. On the same day in 1858, 164 years ago, Minnesota was admitted to the Union as the...
The Collide Theatrical Dance Company in the Twin Cities produces a variety of shows each year. This spring, Collide Theater reset their show Class of ‘85, which originally debuted in 2015.
The Collide...
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the world hard in many aspects, but especially in the shipping industry and the automotive industry. The world shut down in March of 2019. The pandemic took out many jobs...
May has hit, meaning Advanced Placement (AP) testing is in full swing. Orono students are preparing with last minute studying and attempting to keep their anxiety and nerves to a minimum.
AP exams take...
During the school district’s April 11th meeting, the teacher union, the Orono Education Association, and the school board agreed on a new teacher contract. This new agreement will last from the 1st of...
Following the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Bryer, Judge Kentangi Brown Jackson was appointed by President Joe Biden to fill Bryers’ seat. Jackson will be sworn into office during the Court's...
Orono High School’s prom is definitely going to be a different experience compared to the following years. This junior-senior prom is set to take place on May 13th.
The prom tickets cost seventy-five...
Throughout the entire world there has always been a significant problem with unemployment. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus, unemployment shot up tremendously. By April 2020, the entire labor force...
