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The Spartan Speaks
A poster for Winterfest
Guide to Winterfest Week 2025
The YR4 Asteroid floats through space.
Will an Asteroid Eliminate All Life on Earth?
A cold weather advisory has been issued for the Orono area.
Cold Weather Advisory in Effect for Orono Area
President Sheinbaum, President Trump, and Prime Minister Trudeau
Trump Pauses Tariffs on Neighboring Countries
School is closed tomorrow, January 21st.
School Canceled January 21st Due to Cold Weather
#2 Orono beat #7 Fergus Falls on Wednesday to advance to the girls hockey state semifinals on Friday.
Girls Hockey Defeats Fergus Falls, Advance to State Semifinals
Daniel Bremer (GRD: 10 Weight Class: 152LBS) prepares to roll his opponent into submission.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Mound Westonka
The Vince Lombardi trophy and the helmets Chiefs' and Eagles' helmets
Super Bowl Showdown: Eagles, Chiefs Face Off This Sunday
A person Nordic Skiing
Nordic Skiing: The Thrill of Outdoor Adventures in Minnesota’s Winter
Bennett Williams (WC: 114LBS) lunges for his opponent.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Watertown Mayer
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
#2 Orono beat #7 Fergus Falls on Wednesday to advance to the girls hockey state semifinals on Friday.
Girls Hockey Defeats Fergus Falls, Advance to State Semifinals
Daniel Bremer (GRD: 10 Weight Class: 152LBS) prepares to roll his opponent into submission.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Mound Westonka
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Andover
Head Coach Hall gives instructions to his team before their first game for the season.
Orono Boys Hockey Team Gears Up for Exciting Season Ahead
Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024
Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024
(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 prepares for an exciting spring sports season.
OHS Gearing Up For The Spring Sports Season
OHS students can choose between Spanish, German, and Chinese for world languages.
Which Language Class?
Junior Reece Herrera working on homework
Homework: is it Necessary?
The Spartan Closet
What is the Spartan Closet?
Finals Week is this week.
Guide to Finals Week: Schedule, Study Tips, and More
The Dell Chromebook 3100
How Should OHS Invest More Towards Student Laptops?
The Orono senior parking lot
Parking Perils at Orono: Let’s Number Those Spots!
Letter to the Editor: Orono Should Not Purchase New Computers
Letter to the Editor: Orono Should Not Purchase New Computers
High school student uses generative AI in school.
The Role of Generative AI in Schools: A Double-Edged Sword
Sophomore Davis Kelly using a Dell Chromebook 3100 2 in 1.
OHS Must Invest More Towards Student Laptops
Letter to the Editor: We Should Talk About Epilepsy
Letter to the Editor: We Should Talk About Epilepsy
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
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?
Winterfest Variety Show
Video: What is the Winterfest Variety Show?
Daniel Bremer (GRD: 10 Weight Class: 152LBS) prepares to roll his opponent into submission.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Mound Westonka
Test your skills in this Valentine's Day-themed word search!
Valentine’s Day 2025 Word Search
Bennett Williams (WC: 114LBS) lunges for his opponent.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Watertown Mayer
New Years fireworks
January 2025 Crossword
Winterfest Variety Show
Video: What is the Winterfest Variety Show?
Daniel Bremer (GRD: 10 Weight Class: 152LBS) prepares to roll his opponent into submission.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Mound Westonka
Bennett Williams (WC: 114LBS) lunges for his opponent.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Watertown Mayer
Interview With Survivor Week Winner Eli Fish
Interview With Survivor Week Winner Eli Fish
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Andover
Test your skills in this Valentine's Day-themed word search!
Valentine’s Day 2025 Word Search
New Years fireworks
January 2025 Crossword
A winter cabin.
December 2024 Crossword
Pencils on top of a book next to an apple.
September 2024 Crossword
Can you complete this master crossword to finish off the school year?
May 2024 Master Crossword
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Athlete of the Month: January 2017

January 13, 2017
The varsity team lines up for the national anthem

Orono Girls’ Basketball vs. Minneapolis North

Maddy Schliinz, Sports Editor
December 7, 2016
Glover coaches on the sidelines during one of the home games.

Fresh Faces for OGB

Maddy Schliinz, Sports Editor
December 5, 2016
Claire Suchy playing for Orono Girl’s Hockey.

Claire Suchy

Maddie Marquis, Features Editor
December 1, 2016
Will Brenton leading up to his big second place win in junior state nationals.

Will Brenton

Kayla Kaveney, Visuals Editor
December 1, 2016

Athlete of the Month – December 2016

December 1, 2016
The Orono girls swim and dive state champions.

Orono Girls Swim Their Way to a State Win

Cami Reese, Copy Chief
November 18, 2016
Seniors Tori Andrew, Sam Fischer, Megan Anderson, and Will Brenton pose for a picture before signing their letters

National Letter of Intent on Nov. 9, 2016

Maddy Schliinz, Sports Editor
November 10, 2016
Quarterback Nick Prentice throws the ball down the field during Homecoming.

The Orono Spartans Football Team Makes History

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor
November 8, 2016
Alison Tallen swims the 100m backstroke.

Alison Tallen

Rosie Hust, Sports Editor
October 31, 2016
Connor Hasselman dribbles the ball down the field.

Connor Hasselman

Rosie Hust, Sports Editor
October 31, 2016

Athlete of the Month: October 2016

Rosie Hust, Sports Editor
October 31, 2016
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