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Students on the Spanish trip in 2023 pose in Santiago, Chile.
Spanish Trip Offers Lessons Beyond the Classroom
A Youth In Action display case with a "We Scare Hunger Food Drive" Box.
Annual We Scare Hunger Food Drive to Battle Local Food Insecurity
Mike Rockenfeller driving his Ford Mustang GT3.
Red Bull Thrills Minneapolis with High-Speed Show
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally.
Donald Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt
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
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally.
Donald Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt
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
Zoe Lopez performs a goal kick
Photo Gallery: Orono Girls Soccer vs Holy Angels.
Vikings running back Aaron Jones running into the end zone for a touchdown.
Vikings Lose in Week 7 Heartbreaker Against Lions
Minnesota Vikings defense stops New York Jets wide receiver Garret Wilson
Vikings Hold Off Jets in Week 5 Win
#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
Captain Blake Van Patten lines up against Delano.
Photo Gallery: Orono Football vs. Delano
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
Orono Girls' Hockey Coaching Staff
Orono Welcomes New Girls Varsity Hockey Head Coach
(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
A Tech Buddies poster hangs on a locker.
Tech Buddies Empowers Orono Community
OHS students party at the 2024 Homecoming dance.
OHS Creates Lasting Memories at the 2024 Homecoming Dance
Vice President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris, left, and Former President Donald Trump and Republican Nominee, right
Election ’24: Summer and September Update
OHS Senior Tamer Abukhadra
OHS Senior Tamer Abukhadra Gives Parting Advice For Underclassmen
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
Two of Orono's many trash/recycling bins stand as more than just places to put garbage.
Cleaning Up Our Act
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?
Read further to find a review of the famous Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey.
Classics Reviewed: Northanger Abbey
The Super Mario Bros. Movie released April 5th of this year!
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Jumps Into Theaters
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
Senior senators lead the school in chants.
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Pep Fest
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Pura Vida: A Lifestyle Within a Bracelet

Pura Vida: A Lifestyle Within a Bracelet

Alex Rusciano, Opinions Editor
January 25, 2016
Converse shoes are all over at OHS.

Converse Make a Comeback

Alex Rusciano, Opinions Editor
January 14, 2016
Hard Work and Fundraising Pays Off for Teens Working with St. Jude

Hard Work and Fundraising Pays Off for Teens Working with St. Jude

Alex Rusciano, Opinions Editor
January 9, 2016

Senior Speaker Puts Emphasis on Living, Loving and Leaping

Alex Rusciano, Opinions Editor
November 16, 2015

Tips and Tricks to Perfect your Resume

Alex Rusciano, Opinions Editor
November 12, 2015
Senior Ethan Kosek is a fan of the Butter Burger.

Craving Culver’s in Wayzata

Alex Rusciano, Opinions Editor
October 28, 2015
Spartans Set for State

Spartans Set for State

Alex Rusciano, Opinions Editor
October 26, 2015
"Hairdosbyme" Takes Over Instagram

“Hairdosbyme” Takes Over Instagram

Alex Rusciano, Opinions Editor
October 14, 2015
New Upcoming Artists Set the Stage for Music

New Upcoming Artists Set the Stage for Music

Alex Rusciano, Opinions Editor
October 5, 2015

The Spartan Speaks Budding Journalists

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
May 19, 2015
Siri can speak 15 different languages.

Siri Speaks Several Languages and Dialects

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
May 13, 2015
Tiger Woods' stats from the tournament.

Ricky Fowler Wins The Players in Aggregate Round

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
May 12, 2015
Decision Day 2015

Decision Day 2015

Anna Miller, Alex Rusciano, and Shannon Crosby
May 12, 2015
Sophomore Carly Peterson cheered on the Wild with her Dad.

Minnesota Wild season comes to an end

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
May 8, 2015
Junior Ellie Kimmes and senior Alex sellers cheered on the Wild at Monday nights home game.

Wild Hold Off Blues

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
April 22, 2015
Graph of athlete versus non-athlete academic performance.

Recruited Athletes Versus Non-Athletes

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
April 13, 2015

Side Effects of Soda

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
April 8, 2015

NCAA Upsets

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
March 31, 2015
Posh Mark provides a seller information about things such as sales, average days to ship, and average rating.

Posh Mark: The new Ebay

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
March 12, 2015

Online shopping for Spring Break

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
March 2, 2015

Orono Boys Basketball Play Delano in Semi-finals

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
March 2, 2015

Emily Thorne Chooses Revenge Over Forgiveness

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
February 24, 2015
Give your teacher this apple filled with assorted chocolates.

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Teachers

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
February 12, 2015
Boys hockey

[Photo] Orono Boys Hockey Quarterfinals

Brianna Shaw, Student Life Editor
February 19, 2015

The DECA Bug

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
February 11, 2015

Feb. 9

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
February 9, 2015

Feb. 6

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
February 6, 2015

Feb. 5

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
February 5, 2015

Juniors Prepare to Take ACT

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
February 5, 2015

Jan. 29

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
January 29, 2015
Students choose from varieties of colors for a certain subject in school.

Color Coding Helps Students Stay Organized

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
January 18, 2015
Visit the Ice Castle in Eden Prairie and get an amazing view like this one.

It’s a Pretty ‘Chill’ Time for Ice Castles

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
January 8, 2015
Boys Wrestling

Boys Wrestling

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
January 1, 2015

St. Jude Red Carpet for Hope Teen Gala

Alex Rusciano, Student Life
December 18, 2014
Top 10 Christmas Movies and Songs

Top 10 Christmas Movies and Songs

Alex Rusciano, Sports Editor
December 11, 2014

Alex rusciano"s Slidely by Slidely Slideshow

How to Make Christmas Cake Pops

Alex Rusciano, Sports Editor
November 13, 2014
Bonjour to the New Glass Floor

Bonjour to the New Glass Floor

Alex Rusciano, Sports Editor
October 20, 2014
Photo/ Alex Rusciano A close up of the UV lights in a tanning bed

[Photo] Tanning Salons Feeling the Burn

October 9, 2014
Minnetonka Orchards Back-to-School Event

Upcoming Orono foundation event

Alex Rusciano, Sports Editor
September 18, 2014
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