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The Spartan Speaks
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 Claire Hyrkas
Senior boys line up for a picture with their pennants and college gear.

Exploring Decision Day

Claire Hyrkas, Opinions Editor and Social Media Manager
May 24, 2022
Elliana WIll and Victor Ruhland are one of our couples featured in this year's Couples Video.

OHS 2022 Couples Video

Claire Hyrkas and Olivia Fegers
May 16, 2022
A quick look into Bridgerton's newest characters, and what kind of genre to expect while watching.

Bridgerton – A New World

Claire Hyrkas, Section Editor
May 4, 2022
Students travel to experience Chile and Argentina during the 2023 year!

Orono Takes on Chile and Argentina

Claire Hyrkas, Opinions Editor and Social Media Manager
April 21, 2022
Click here to read all about the DECA dogs experience.

DECA – The Future of Business

Claire Hyrkas, Opinions Editor and Social Media Manager
March 10, 2022
Take a look to see if Crescent City is the place for your imagination to run wild.

The World Within Crescent City

Claire Hyrkas, Opinions Editor and Social Media Manager
March 3, 2022
Find out about Taylor Swift and her upcoming old but new music.

A Swift New Version of Taylor Swift

Claire Hyrkas, Editor in Chief
January 13, 2022
Building alongside the streets of the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.

Walkalong the Streets of the University of Minnesota

Claire Hyrkas, Editor in Chief
January 6, 2022
Norah flying down the field for a goal

A Farewell to the Soccer Season

Claire Hyrkas, Editor in Chief
October 29, 2021
Fall Season is Beginning

Five Fun Fall Activities

Claire Hyrkas, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2021
Class Competition: Recap

Class Competition: Recap

Claire Hyrkas and Eva Maiorino
October 12, 2021
Orono High School is holding an activities fair on September 23rd, 2021.

Going to the Activities Fair?

Claire Hyrkas, Editor in Chief
September 22, 2021
Involve Teens in the Conversation

Involve Teens in the Conversation

Claire Hyrkas, Copy Editor
June 9, 2021

Seniors sweep the juniors in the powderpuff and powderbuff matches

Claire Hyrkas, Copy Editor
June 4, 2021
What can a Bucket List do for you?

What can a Bucket List do for you?

Claire Hyrkas, Copy Editor
May 21, 2021
MSP Airport encourages people to "travel confidently" on their signs by promoting social distancing.

Precautions for Travel!

Claire Hyrkas, Copy Editor
March 28, 2021
What's up with Bridgerton?

What’s up with Bridgerton?

Claire Hyrkas, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2021
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