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Teaching Hard or Hardly Teaching: Effects of State Competitions

Teaching Hard or Hardly Teaching: Effects of State Competitions

Kayla Seely, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

During the year, Orono students participate in many sporting events, some of which can take place during the school hours if a team advances to the state tournament. When this happens, it excuses not only...

Senior Lily Munsch mentors Tuesdays and Thursdays at Schumann Elementary.

Orono High School Leaders Mentor Young Minds

Natalie Widen, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

Leadership in Action Overview This year marks the start of the mentoring program through the Leadership in Action course at Orono High School and it has continued to demonstrate the positive impact that...

Poster was drawn by Grant Hemenway.

“The Play That Goes Wrong” to go Wonderfully Awry at OHS

Joseph Mariani, Editor-In-Chief April 17, 2024

A murderer is once again stalking the halls of Orono High School, and nobody’s plans, not even the detective’s, will go right. This spring, Orono High School Theater is putting on The Play That Goes...

Mens and Womens Lacrosse Look Ahead to an Exciting Season

Mens and Womens Lacrosse Look Ahead to an Exciting Season

Alex Groenke, Staff Writer April 15, 2024

Orono Women’s and Men's Lacrosse season is coming around the corner and both teams are preparing for their first game. The girl’s first game was April 11th vs Eden Prairie and the boy’s first game...

Drama Seniors’ Final Bow

Kayla Seely, Staff Writer April 15, 2024

This spring, the Orono Drama department’s seniors take their final bow. Theater has been a part of most of these student’s lives for the mass of their high school careers, and saying goodbye is going...

Why is Choir so Eventful?

Why is Choir so Eventful?

Lewis Johnson, Staff Writer April 8, 2024

While one wouldn’t suspect it, Orono sends their choirs off on multiple yearly events, depending on the choir. These can be judged competitions, or simply entertainment. However, it still isn’t apparent...

OHS Prepares to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse

OHS Prepares to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor April 8, 2024

A total solar eclipse is set to take place on Monday, April 8th. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon is positioned directly in front of the sun, blocking all light from it. Total solar eclipses...

Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024

Spartan Excellence: Recap of OHS Winter Sports Season 2024

Ethan Weiss and John Eberhardt April 1, 2024

The 2024 OHS winter sports season is officially in the books. This was a very successful season as many teams and individuals qualified for state tournaments. Let's take a closer look: Boys Basketball: The...

Lunch is Served: Hot Takes on Hot Lunch

Lunch is Served: Hot Takes on Hot Lunch

Kayla Seely, Staff Writer April 1, 2024

Orono has a variety of lunches, and students have a wide range of opinions on them. Lunch is something all students look forward to during the day, whether it be for the food, or for the conversation....

Find out where OHS students are heading this spring break!

Where OHS Students are Traveling: Spring Break 2024

Joseph Mariani, Editor-In-Chief March 21, 2024
Check out this cool visual to learn more about where OHS students are going for Spring Break.
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Do On Shoes Really Propel You Into the Clouds?

Lily Munsch, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

On Running has become a leading name in the world of tennis shoes. With their unique CloudTec® technology and innovative build, it's no wonder that as of late 2020, the company owned 6.6% of the running...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Who is Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?

Ethan Weiss, Social Media Editor March 20, 2024

Who is independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and why are former President Donald Trump and President Biden worried about him? Read on to learn more about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.. Mr....

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