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School buses tackle the winter roads.

Winter Weather Protocol for the Orono School District

Summer Beatty, Features Editor January 19, 2023

During these past two months the state of Minnesota has been hit hard with severe weather, forcing schools to shut their doors or modify their hours. Many people wonder what extensive planning and decision...

Following the midterm election results this past November, Minnesota’s new and re-elected officials begin their terms.

The Impact of the Midterms in Minnesota

Brooklyn Elsenpeter, Editor in Chief January 18, 2023

Following the midterm election this past November, Minnesota’s new and re-elected officials have officially begun their terms. With many debated topics on the ballot, Minnesotans will be looking to their...

Test yourself today with these interactive trivia questions, similar to those found in Quiz Bowl tournaments. If you enjoyed this quiz, or just like trivia in general, then Quiz Bowl is perfect for you!

Test Your Knowledge with These Interactive Quiz Bowl Questions

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter January 4, 2023

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A new club is emerging at Orono High School. Read down below to learn more about it!

Car Club to Teach Kids Essential Skills

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter December 14, 2022

A new club is on the scene at Orono High School. This last autumn, the Orono Car Club was created and made its debut at the Orono Club Fair, gaining over 50 members on that afternoon alone. From then...

Season 21 of Dancing with the Stars comes to an end.

A New Star Takes Home the Mirrorball Trophy on Season 21 of Dancing with the Stars

Summer Beatty, Features Editor December 12, 2022

Charli D’Amelio had an amazing season on the show. D’Amelio finished at the top of the scoreboard every week with the combination of her high judge scores and votes from the viewers. The top of the...

As protests spread across China in response to their governments zero-Covid policy, protesters hold blank sheets of paper over their faces; symbolizing Chinas extreme censorship.

Protests Erupt in China in Wake of Deadly Fire and “zero-Covid” Policy

Brooklyn Elsenpeter, Editor in Chief December 12, 2022

In what has been the largest demonstration in China since the 1989 Tiananmen protests, protesters have taken to the streets in response to their government's “zero-Covid” policy. The Chinese government's...

The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train crossing a bridge.

The Holiday Train Rolls Through Town

Ella Fellman, Sports Editor December 12, 2022

The Canadian Pacific Railway keeps the train tracks of the upper Midwest and Canada fun during the holiday season! The CP Holiday Train is a fun and festive family activity. The Holiday Train is now...

Come and play this fun holiday season crossword!

Holiday Season 2022 Crossword

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter December 7, 2022

   

Keep reading to learn about five different Christmas traditions across the globe!

Christmas Traditions Around the World

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter December 2, 2022

With winter finally upon us, signs of Christmas, from songs on the radio to the decorations in stores, are everywhere. In the United States, there is a popular image of a red and white clad Santa coming...

Teachers across the country had to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how Oronos own educators stepped up to the plate by reading further!

How OHS Teachers Adapted to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Joseph Mariani, Staff Reporter November 30, 2022

Challenging is a word that best describes distance learning across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. For a period of about a year, the Orono School District went back and forth between having schooling...

Winter varsity sports at Orono High School.

Orono Winter Sports are Ready to Freeze the Competition

Ella Fellman, Sports Editor November 28, 2022

Although it is sad seeing most of the fall sports seasons coming to an end, that means the beginning of the winter sports season! The winter sports at Orono High School are dance, basketball, hockey, wrestling,...

This past year, consumers have continuously seen prices increase; but are these prices due to inflation or price gouging-or both?

Are Consumers Witnessing Inflation or Price Gouging-or Both?

Brooklyn Elsenpeter, Editor in Chief November 18, 2022

This past year, as prices have been rising in grocery stores, gas stations and car dealerships, consumers are forced to accept the climbing prices. Global issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the war...

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