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...
People from all across the district attended the Empty Bowls Event on April 12. With donations equating to $10 per person for dinner and sponsored from local businesses, the event raised over $5,000.
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David Herring, social studies chair at Orono High School, was one of eight people awarded a grant to attend the Midwest Political Science Association’s annual convention in Chicago, Ill. This event is...
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs in a majority of people, mostly women, during the winter season, according to The New York Times. Though not as common, SAD can affect...
Coach and father to Orono students, Bob Perry collapsed at around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday April 25. Despite efforts of first responders, Perry passed away. The cause of his collapse and death is not known.
“One...
From the Orono Communications office at 10:40 a.m. on April 24:
"Orono Middle School experienced a temporary power outage this morning. Students are safe, and the power is back on. As of 10:30 a.m.,...
According to FoxNews, 1 million people in 192 countries are expected to participate in today's holiday, Earth Day. The roots of this day go back to the 1960's when Senator Gaylord Nelson of WI visited...
Two explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon at 2:45 on April 15. All the injured were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. It is currently know that two have died and 22 are injured....
Monday April 7, marked the important day of Holocaust Remembrance Day. It has been nearly 70 years since the murdering of approximately 6 million Jews.
Most students in high school are taught about the...
Trap Shooting is probably the only sport where you can't bring the equipment to participate in the sport on to school grounds. Yet, it is the fastest growing high school sport in Minnesota, by nearly...
On Friday March 8, the Orono High School music honor society, Tri-M hosted their annual event, “Orono’s Got Talent”. The show garnered a rather large turnout for a Friday night, with almost all seats...
