May 13 marked the day that Minnesota became the twelfth state to legalize gay marriage. The bill was passed in the House earlier in May but had not yet made it through the Senate. The Senate voted to pass...
In the wake of recent major news stories, such as the Boston bombing, the IRS scandal and the Benghazi case, it has come to the media's attention that a large proportion...
Gas prices all throughout the midwest have steadily climbed over the past week. Many in the area are left to ask why it is only happening here.
Sophomore Sam Personius said, "It is crazy, it costs...
The ice on Lake Minnetonka seemed to be here to stay this year, but on May 2nd the Freshwater Society (which has been recording the ice out on the lake for over 150 years) called the ice, officially out....
Orono students have the opportunity to test their Spanish knowledge and language as 28 sophomores and juniors fly to Panama to spend two weeks with a host family and see where they stand in the Spanish...
More than 100 countries around the world have adopted the .05 alcohol content standard, or lower according to a report by the staff of the National Transportation Safety Board.
The past few days talk...
The Imagination Fair was held in the Schumann Gym on May 8. Second grade students in the elementary school were encouraged to create a display creatively on a topic of their choice to showcase to the...
On Wednesday, May 1, Orono seniors declared their path for the future. Some chose colleges spanning from Montreal, Canada to Dallas, Texas. Others made plans for travel through Rotary International or...
Over spring break, 87 band members and nine chaperones traveled across the Atlantic to Italy. While in Italy, they not only performed selected songs, but also experienced all that Italy had to offer.
On...
Summer is approaching (despite what the weather may show), and that means summer jobs are opening up for students everywhere. Student jobs are an important tool for teaching time management and responsibility.
Kayla...
Andrew Steinke: senior at Orono High School, former Orono swimmer, lives in Minnetonka Beach. This is what most people at Orono know about Drew - the most obvious things just about anyone could find out...
With National Decision Day approaching on May 1, the talk of college and money is frequent among the high school community. College can be expensive, so it is essential to figure out financials to create...
