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School is closed tomorrow, January 21st.
School Canceled January 21st Due to Cold Weather
Trees covered in snow
Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Orono Area
The 2023 Winterfest Court
Winterfest Moved to Last Week of February, Court Replaced With Variety Show
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: Orono Wrestling at Watertown Mayer
#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
Parker Burckhardt catches the ball.
State Semifinals Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Totino Grace
#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
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono 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
Skiing, particularly of the alpine discipline, is an activity enjoyed by many
Hitting the Slopes: Nordic & Alpine Ski at OHS
(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
Junior Reece Herrera working on homework
Homework: is it Necessary?
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?
Students parked in the high school parking lot
Juniors Take Over the Senior Lot
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
Timothée Chalamet plays Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown."
Run To Movies Now and Watch Bob Dylan Biopic: “A Complete Unknown”
The neofetch from shortly after I got the server.
Review: The Dell R630 Proves its Value
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
Bennett Williams (WC: 114LBS) lunges for his opponent.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Watertown Mayer
New Years fireworks
January 2025 Crossword
A winter cabin.
December 2024 Crossword
Interview With Survivor Week Winner Eli Fish
Interview With Survivor Week Winner Eli Fish
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The Spartan Closet
What is the Spartan Closet?
Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief • January 30, 2025

Are you aware there is a resource for disadvantaged students at Orono? The Spartan Closet is a place for students who require certain resources but don’t have access to them. Items...

School is closed tomorrow, January 21st.
School Canceled January 21st Due to Cold Weather
Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief • January 20, 2025
Trees covered in snow
Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Orono Area
John Eberhardt, Sports Editor • January 18, 2025
The 2023 Winterfest Court
Winterfest Moved to Last Week of February, Court Replaced With Variety Show
Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief • January 15, 2025
A photo of the Orono Unified Club wearing Be Kind shirts during Live Unified Week 2024.
Guide to Live Unified Week 2025
Ethan Weiss, Editor-in-Chief • January 13, 2025
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Interactive Course Guide
Interactive Course Guide
Sports
A person Nordic Skiing
Nordic Skiing: The Thrill of Outdoor Adventures in Minnesota’s Winter
Ben Masica, Staff Writer • January 29, 2025

What makes Nordic skiing so good this year? In years past, Nordic skiing has been amazing, even with last year's...

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Multimedia
Bennett Williams (WC: 114LBS) lunges for his opponent.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Watertown Mayer
Nicolas Pasulka, Sports Photographer • January 20, 2025
View more exclusive photos from Sports Photographer Nicolas Pasulka from the ...
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Features
Junior Reece Herrera working on homework
Homework: is it Necessary?
Kayla Seely and Autumn DeLong • February 3, 2025

At Orono High School, students are expected to use homework to enhance their learning. However, the debate over its effectiveness...

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Opinion
The Orono senior parking lot
Parking Perils at Orono: Let’s Number Those Spots!
Kayla Seely, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025

As a student at Orono High School, I have witnessed firsthand challenges that arise from the current parking system, particularly for students...

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