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The 2023 Winterfest Court
Winterfest Moved to Last Week of February, Court Replaced With Variety Show
A photo of the Orono Unified Club wearing Be Kind shirts during Live Unified Week 2024.
Guide to Live Unified Week 2025
A helicopter douses the flames of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Thousands to Flee Homes
Presidential portrait of the 39th President Jimmy Carter.
Former President Jimmy Carter Dies at Age 100
#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
Bennett Williams (WC: 114LBS) lunges for his opponent.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Watertown Mayer
Detroit defensive lineman Al-Quadin Muhammad (69) sacks Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14).
Vikings Suffer Week 18 Loss, Look Forward Towards Playoffs
2024 Formula 1 Season Finishes in Exciting Title Battles
2024 Formula 1 Season Finishes in Exciting Title Battles
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
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
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
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
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
A winter cabin.
December 2024 Crossword
Interview With Survivor Week Winner Eli Fish
Interview With Survivor Week Winner Eli Fish
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover
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All content by Jordan Allar

Overcoming a long distance relationship

Jordan Allar, Sports Editor
May 27, 2020
For many, sleep is something that second semester seniors love to catch up on, often impacting attendance.

The senior slide has begun

Jordan Allar, Sports Editor
March 6, 2020
Kopesky confronting a Minnetonka player, attempting to get around him.

Boys’ Athlete of the Month: Jack

Jordan Allar, Sports Editor
February 26, 2020
Senior and basketball captain Amelia Singleton going up for a shot.

Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Recap

Jordan Allar, Sports Editor
January 16, 2020
Junior no. 12 Jamie Bazil skates around his Delano opponents.

Athlete of the Month: Jamie Bazil

Jordan Allar, Sports Editor
December 19, 2019
Minnesota Gophers celebrate after Jordan Howden made an incredible interception.

Gophers Row the Boat Past Penn State

Jordan Allar, Sports Editor
November 18, 2019
Lily Anderson with fellow teammates Carli Olsen and Taylor Gill smiling with their medals for placing in sections and making it to state.

Athlete of the Month: Lilly Anderson

Jordan Allar, Sports Editor
November 8, 2019
Players give each other congratulatory high fives after beating St. Anthony Village.

Orono Volleyball Sweeps On Senior Night

Jordan Allar, Sports Editor
October 11, 2019
Beautiful view from the stands during Orono vs. Chaska Homecoming football game.

Tough Loss for Orono Homecoming Football Game

Jordan Allar, Sports Editor
September 18, 2019
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