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Students will enter the Grand March through the balloon arch made by student council
OHS Gears Up for “City of Stars” Prom 2025
Read on to learn more about Spartan Send-Off Week.
Guide to Spartan Send-Off Week 2025
The doors to the OHS courtyard
OHS Courtyard Temporarily Closes Due to Vandalism
A poster hangs for the play "You Can't Take It With You"
Explore the Sycamore Family in OHS Drama’s ‘You Can’t Take It With You’
Read on to learn more about the week's dress-up days.
Exclusive: Dress-up Days for Prom Week Revealed—Tuesday Will Shock You
A storm rages above the trees.
Outdoor Sporting Events Cancelled Due to Severe Weather
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison getting drafted in 2023 as the 23rd pick of the first round.
2025 NFL Draft: The Lifeline for a Vikings Dynasty?
Distance Track Team gearing up for a winter run.
Long-Distance Track Team Prepares For Upcoming Season
Nolan Groves jumps for a lay-up.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball State Quarterfinals vs DeLaSalle
Mitchell Kauch rushes to rushes to the basket.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Finals vs BSM
Parker Burckhardt catches the ball.
State Semifinals Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Totino Grace
The Orono Spartans line up against Mound.
Photo Gallery: Orono vs Mound Football Game
#27 Frankie Stevenson runs the ball.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Providence
Orono football lines up against Providence Academy.
Orono Routs Providence 24-13 in Friday Night Showdown
Orono student section waves Spartan flag.
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Football Game
Nolan Groves jumps for a lay-up.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball State Quarterfinals vs DeLaSalle
Mitchell Kauch rushes to rushes to the basket.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Finals vs BSM
Nolan Groves goes for a dunk.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Semifinals vs Richfield
--- ducks under his opponents stick in a battle for the puck.
Photo Gallery: Boys Hockey State Semifinals vs St. Cloud Cathedral
The girls cheer on their teammates.
Photo Gallery: Girls Basketball Section Finals vs BSM
A storm rages above the trees.
Outdoor Sporting Events Cancelled Due to Severe Weather
Distance Track Team gearing up for a winter run.
Long-Distance Track Team Prepares For Upcoming Season
(From left to right) Sindri Bonner, Taylor Walsh, Alivia Uselding, and Ryanne Andreen pose after winning their 4x800 race.
Making a Stride Into the 2024 OHS Track and Field Season
Mens and Womens Lacrosse Look Ahead to an Exciting Season
Mens and Womens Lacrosse Look Ahead to an Exciting Season
With winter sports coming to a successful end of their seasons, OHS can look forward to spring sports kicking off!
Spring Sports Spring into Action
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison getting drafted in 2023 as the 23rd pick of the first round.
2025 NFL Draft: The Lifeline for a Vikings Dynasty?
#8 Rams linebacker Jared Verse tries to grab the football following a fumble from #14 Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.
Vikings Eliminated in Devastating Playoff Loss Against Rams
Detroit defensive lineman Al-Quadin Muhammad (69) sacks Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14).
Vikings Suffer Week 18 Loss, Look Forward Towards Playoffs
Sam Darnold on the field after getting sacked, resulting in a safety on Sunday, October 27th.
Vikings Fall to 5-2 in Week 8 Loss
Vikings running back Aaron Jones running into the end zone for a touchdown.
Vikings Lose in Week 7 Heartbreaker Against Lions
Hot dogs and Bratwursts are a summer grill staple.
Bratwurst or Hotdog, What’s The Difference?
Mr. Pusch teaches AP Physics, one of the most challenging classes at OHS... or is it?
What is the Hardest Class at OHS?
OHS's newest counselor, Ms. Condry, smiles in her office.
Championing Student Success: Meet Ms. Condry, OHS’s Newest Counselor
The Orono parking lot near the front entrance
Ditching Parking Spots and Rocking Parking Lots: Students React to New Parking Policy
Where OHS Students are Traveling: Spring Break 2025
Where OHS Students are Traveling: Spring Break 2025
Captains Owen Marks and Keagan Klaers prepare for a debate.
The Orono Debate is Looking for New Members. Here’s Why You Should Join
When it comes to meeting dietary needs at school, there's room for improvement.
Uncovering the Dietary Dilemma at OHS
A person holds a phone with TikTok opened on it.
An End to the Trend: Why a TikTok Ban Would be Devastating
Students write essays in AP Seminar.
AP Research Should Count as an English Credit. Here’s Why
The OHS Media Center is a great place to study--but how many students can access it?
Unlocking the Media Center: A Space for all Students
A poster for 'A Minecraft Movie.'
Mining Gold or Striking Dirt? A Review of ‘A Minecraft Movie’
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison getting drafted in 2023 as the 23rd pick of the first round.
2025 NFL Draft: The Lifeline for a Vikings Dynasty?
Timothée Chalamet plays Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown."
Run To Movies Now and Watch Bob Dylan Biopic: “A Complete Unknown”
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt discuss a game.
Tom Brady’s New Role as Broadcaster Splits Opinions
The neofetch from shortly after I got the server.
Review: The Dell R630 Proves Its Value
The sun shines on a forest.
September 2025 Word Search
June 2025 Master Crossword
June 2025 Master Crossword
June 2025 Master Jigsaw Puzzle
June 2025 Master Jigsaw Puzzle
June 2025 Master Word Search
June 2025 Master Word Search
May 2025 Crossword
May 2025 Crossword
Acrylic. “Replacing what was Stolen”
Photo Gallery: Orono Entries in Congressional Art Competition
Nolan Groves jumps for a lay-up.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball State Quarterfinals vs DeLaSalle
Mitchell Kauch rushes to rushes to the basket.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Finals vs BSM
Nolan Groves goes for a dunk.
Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball Section Semifinals vs Richfield
--- ducks under his opponents stick in a battle for the puck.
Photo Gallery: Boys Hockey State Semifinals vs St. Cloud Cathedral
The sun shines on a forest.
September 2025 Word Search
June 2025 Master Crossword
June 2025 Master Crossword
June 2025 Master Jigsaw Puzzle
June 2025 Master Jigsaw Puzzle
June 2025 Master Word Search
June 2025 Master Word Search
May 2025 Crossword
May 2025 Crossword
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The Spartan Speaks
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The Spartan Speaks

Which Gender Rules the Road?

Morgan Marxer, News Editor
November 3, 2015
Donald Trump. Photo by Michael Vadon via flickr. Used under Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Donald Trump: The Bully

Sam Sustacek, Sports Editor
October 5, 2015

Smiling Is the Best Medicine

Ashley Johnson, News Editor
May 19, 2015
The new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Unplugged: A Week Without Technology

Anna Miller, Social Media Manager
May 19, 2015

Pushing Just A Little Bit Harder

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
April 14, 2015

Why Not Art?

Grace Graham, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2015

Schools preventing creativity

Zach Wagner, Graphic Designer
March 17, 2015

Do seniors try harder during the first or second semester?

Griffin Noerenberg, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2015
Notes may not be the only helpful learning technique.

Learning Styles: Visual or Auditory plus one more

Katherine Odland, Visuals Editor
March 2, 2015
The numbers of fatalities in car accidents decreased from 2013 to 2014.

Editorial

Makena Yunker, Editor in Chief – Online
January 19, 2015

Top Ten Winter Date Ideas

Zach Wagner, Graphics Designer
January 11, 2015
Thanksgiving Parade: Proof Times Have Changed

Thanksgiving Parade: Proof Times Have Changed

Kate Edwards, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2014
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