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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
Annalisa Tedlund “Tessa Canuck”, Acrylic
Students Compete in Congressional Art Competition
A Googler user is prompted to sign in to Chrome.
OHS Password Change Begins Today—Here’s What to Know
The 2025 Prom theme was revealed today during lunch.
The 2025 Prom Theme Is Finally Here—And It’s Not What You Expected
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
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
The Calvin Church where SPARKS occurs.
Inspire, Educate, Lead: Make a Lasting Impact With SPARKS Mentorship Program
OHS students can choose between Spanish, German, and Chinese for world languages.
Which Language Class?
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
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
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 College Board and AP logos
May 2025 Word Search
Flowers bloom.
April 2025 Crossword
Acrylic. “Replacing what was Stolen”
Photo Gallery: Orono Entries in Congressional Art Competition
Where OHS Students are Traveling: Spring Break 2025
Where OHS Students are Traveling: Spring Break 2025
Spring Break 2025 Crossword
Spring Break 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 College Board and AP logos
May 2025 Word Search
Flowers bloom.
April 2025 Crossword
April 2025 Jigsaw Puzzle
April 2025 Jigsaw Puzzle
Test your skills in this April-themed word search.
April 2025 Word Search
Spring Break 2025 Crossword
Spring Break 2025 Crossword
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The Spartan Speaks
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The Spartan Speaks
Amanda Marquis as Emily Webb

OHS theater to present Our Town

Kristin Pearson, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2018
Mitch Adams playing an intense game of fortnite on the Xbox 1

Fortnite takes over the gaming world

Zach Adams, Sports Editor
March 13, 2018

Vegan/Vegetarian Cafes in Minneapolis

Celia Brown, News Editor
March 13, 2018

Can Can Wonderland

Lindsay Craft, News Editor
March 13, 2018
The Walker's Teen Arts Council page on the Walker Art Center website.

Walker Art Center hosts student film festival

Ellie Burr, Opinions Editor
March 8, 2018
Chamber Choir performing at their winter concert

OHS hosts MSHSL Large Group Vocal Contest

Cari Spencer, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2018
Pitch Perfect 3

Pitch Perfect 3

Rae Malik, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2018
Graph demonstrating health expenditure per capita vs. average life expectancy from 1970-2014. Data source: health expenditure from the OECD, life expectancy from the World Bank. Licensed under CC-BY-SA by the author Max Roser.

U.S. healthcare is failing its people

Sonia Driskill, Copy Editor
January 25, 2018

2-Hour Late Start on Tuesday, Jan. 23

January 23, 2018
Wonder movie is warming hearts of all ages

Wonder movie is warming hearts of all ages

Ellie Fasbender, Online Editor
January 22, 2018

Lana Del Rey stuns audience in opening show

Baileigh Januik, Opinions Editor
January 18, 2018

Boys Hockey Ranked 5th

Eric Ittel, Online Editor
January 18, 2018
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