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The back of a You Matter sweatshirt.
Guide to You Matter Week 2024
This is Brian Thompson the victim of this crime.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Slain in NYC
A new smart board displays the day's agenda.
New Technology Benefits Orono Students and Teachers
A poster for Anastasia the Musical
A Royal Mystery Takes Place on Stage: OHS Theater Presents ‘Anastasia’ the Musical
This map shows which Minnesota counties voted for Donald Trump (red) in the presidential election and for Kamala Harris (blue). The darker the color, the greater the percentage of people in those counties voted for the candidate.
Election ’24: Key Races, Shifts in Power, and Historic Outcomes
Live Updates: Election Night 2024
Live Updates: Election Night 2024
Election '24
Who’s Running in 2024? A Preview of the Presidential Candidates
Vice President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris, left, and Former President Donald Trump and Republican Nominee, right
Election ’24: Summer and September Update
Parker Burckhardt catches the ball.
State Semifinals Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs Totino Grace
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
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt discuss a game.
Tom Brady’s New Role as Broadcaster Splits Opinions
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
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
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
Mya Moore shooting a free throw
With her 1,000th Point, Orono Basketball Star Reaches an Impressive Mya-stone
(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
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
Robotics team members (pictured right to left) John Eberhardt, Adam Haislet, Hudson Reed, and Alex Peterson pose in front of their newly completed bridge after a practice competition.
Robotics Team Rises to Action
A Tech Buddies poster hangs on a locker.
Tech Buddies Empowers Orono Community
The neofetch from shortly after I got the server.
Review: The Dell R630 Proves its Value
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
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?
Should We Colonize Mars?
Should We Colonize Mars?
Fall landscape.
October 2024 Word Search
#27 Frankie Stevenson runs the ball.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs. Providence
Orono student section waves Spartan flag.
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Football Game
The Official Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks
The Official Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks
All content by Ajalon Peterson
A healthcare worker wears a mask to protect from contracting the virus

Healthcare workers and COVID-19: an inside look

Ajalon Peterson, News and Features Editor
May 1, 2020
COVID-19 causes panic throughout the world, and now Orono is questioning the possible impact on families and staff.

COVID-19 causes panic

Ajalon Peterson, News & Features Editor
March 12, 2020
Fillmore Grand Opening

Fillmore Grand Opening

Ajalon Peterson, News & Features Editor
February 26, 2020
Minneapolis declared a climate emergency, which aims to lessen the carbon output of the city.

Minneapolis declares climate emergency

Ajalon Peterson, News Editor
February 11, 2020
A graph showing gradual rise and abrupt fall; depiction of a recession.

Is an economic recession on the horizon?

Ajalon Peterson, News Editor
January 2, 2020
Snowflakes lining the hallways at OHS were part of a Senate activity to unify the student body.

Student Senate introduces new snowflake activity

Ajalon Peterson, News Editor
December 18, 2019
Effects of climate change in Minnesota are widespread and will continue to stretch into many areas of people's lives.

How Climate Change is Affecting MN

Ajalon Peterson, News Editor
November 22, 2019
The projected view of the Fillmore venue in MSP. The new venue is expected in 2020.

Opening of New Concert Venue in MSP

Ajalon Peterson, News Editor
November 13, 2019
Members (left to right) Carlile, Morris, Hemby, and Shires pose for a shot that will become the cover of their eponymous album

The Highwomen Rewrite the Narrative

Ajalon Peterson, News Editor
November 11, 2019

The New OHS Grading Scale Explained

Ajalon Peterson, News Editor
October 9, 2019
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