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Mike Rockenfeller driving his Ford Mustang GT3.
Red Bull Thrills Minneapolis with High-Speed Show
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally.
Donald Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt
The 2024 OHS Homecoming Court poses for a photo in the plaza.
Guide to Orono Homecoming Week 2024
OHS students at home football game on Friday, September 13th. Theme is "Tackle Cancer" and "Pink Out"
OHS Starts School Year Off on Right Track; Adjusts to New Changes
Vikings running back Aaron Jones during the NFL football game on Sunday, September 22nd.
Vikings Smoke the Texans in Week 3 Win
Captain Blake Van Patten lines up against Delano.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs. Delano
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Uncovering the Hidden Cost of the Olympics
(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
Captain Blake Van Patten lines up against Delano.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs. Delano
The Orono Fall Dance Team poses for a quick photo before heading out onto the field for their first performance of the season.
Orono Fall Dance Team Shines On The Field This Past Season
Check out these cool photos of Orono Boys' Soccer Team during their 2023 regular season.
Orono Boys Soccer 2023 Regular Season Photo Gallery
Read further to learn about the 2023 Orono Boys' Soccer Team.
Kickoff to Greatness: Orono High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team Soars to New …
Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024
Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024
Skiing, particularly of the alpine discipline, is an activity enjoyed by many
Hitting the Slopes: Nordic & Alpine Ski at OHS
Mya Moore shooting a free throw
With her 1,000th Point, Orono Basketball Star Reaches an Impressive Mya-stone
Orono Girls' Hockey Coaching Staff
Orono Welcomes New Girls Varsity Hockey Head Coach
(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
The Boys' Tennis Team shakes hands with Wayzata after their section final win.
Orono Boys Tennis Wins Sections
OHS Senior Tamer Abukhadra
OHS Senior Tamer Abukhadra Gives Parting Advice For Underclassmen
Joey Mariani
The Spartan Speaks Bids Farewell to Editor-in-Chief Joey Mariani
The Spartan Speaks is recruiting for next school year and we want YOU to join!
The Spartan Speaks is Recruiting for Next School Year and We Want YOU to Join!
Prom 2024 poster announcement. This year's theme: The Gatsby Gala
Twirling Into Prom: The Iconic Dance’s Old and New Traditions
Letter to the Editor: We Should Talk About Epilepsy
Letter to the Editor: We Should Talk About Epilepsy
Two of Orono's many trash/recycling bins stand as more than just places to put garbage.
Cleaning Up Our Act
Tacos By the Bay: Lago Tacos Packs a Punch
Tacos By the Bay: Lago Tacos Packs a Punch
On Cloud shoes come in many sizes and styles, such as the CloudStratus 2 shown in this photo.
Do On Shoes Really Propel You Into the Clouds?
Tacos By the Bay: Lago Tacos Packs a Punch
Tacos By the Bay: Lago Tacos Packs a Punch
On Cloud shoes come in many sizes and styles, such as the CloudStratus 2 shown in this photo.
Do On Shoes Really Propel You Into the Clouds?
Read further to find a review of the famous Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey.
Classics Reviewed: Northanger Abbey
The Super Mario Bros. Movie released April 5th of this year!
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Jumps Into Theaters
Senior dodges a crowded field of juniors.
Photo Gallery: Powder Puff Football Game
Homecoming Court 2024 Interviews
Homecoming Court 2024 Interviews
Captain Blake Van Patten lines up against Delano.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs. Delano
Can you complete this master crossword to finish off the school year?
May 2024 Master Crossword
The Official Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks
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The Spartan Speaks
Uncharted (2022) released in theaters on February 18, 2022.

Uncharted Undignified

Brielle Knapp, Features Editor
March 15, 2022
The history of St. Patrick's Day is not well-known, read more about how it originated.

A History of St. Patrick’s Day

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2022
Spectators gaze in utter amazement at the projections covering the walls and floor of the second room.

The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Astonishes Viewers

Lucy Ketcham, Copy Editor
March 14, 2022
As fast food has become a part of American culture, Orono students have enjoyed the luxury of enjoying these foods.

Orono’s Fast Food Nation

Kailey Niccum, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2022
The King’s Man: Reviewed

The King’s Man: Reviewed

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2022
Take a look to see if Crescent City is the place for your imagination to run wild.

The World Within Crescent City

Claire Hyrkas, Opinions Editor and Social Media Manager
March 3, 2022
Stock Trading in Congress: Limiting Corruption

Stock Trading in Congress: Limiting Corruption

Luke Wendling, Staff Reporter
February 24, 2022
The new Porsche 911 GT3 RS is expected to release later in 2022.

Most Legendary Sports Cars of all Time

Christopher Byrnes, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2022
Stocks are the cancer for our economy.

Stock Buybacks: The Cancer on our Economy

Luke Wendling, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2022
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Just How Unattainable Have Beauty Standards Become?

Libby Engebretson, Editor in Chief
January 18, 2022
Find out about Taylor Swift and her upcoming old but new music.

A Swift New Version of Taylor Swift

Claire Hyrkas, Editor in Chief
January 13, 2022
The newest film in the Spider-man franchise premiered on December 17, 2021

Spider-Man No Way Home Review

Eric Hofer, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2022
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