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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
Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
Photo Gallery: Orono Wrestling at Andover
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
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
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?
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
Should We Colonize Mars?
Should We Colonize Mars?
The Official Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks
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The Spartan Speaks
All content by Katie Berrell

Spreading awareness through soup

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
April 9, 2015
Junior Megan Mandel and Sophomore Tori Andrews wait to be announced.

OGB wins quarterfinals 70-42 against Thief River Falls

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
March 20, 2015
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#TBT to Homecoming 2014

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
January 7, 2015
Orono DECA Students ImpactLives

Orono DECA Students ImpactLives

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
February 11, 2015
OHS evacuated mid-day

OHS evacuated mid-day

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
February 2, 2015

Winterfest Traditions

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
January 18, 2015
District is confident in weather day system

District is confident in weather day system

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
December 16, 2014
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[Photo] Boys Wrestling

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor
January 1, 2015

Annual blood drive a success

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
November 17, 2014

Ed Glover named Excellent Educator by CBS Minnesota

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief
October 22, 2014

Mieras hopes to educate others after difficult life lesson

Katie Berrell, Editor in Chief - Print
October 17, 2014
Photo/ Katie Berrell Sophomore Lucy Soderstrom tutors an Orono Middle School student in math. Soderstrom tutors three days a week through the Homework Helpers program.

Students take on more volunteer opportunities

Katie Berrell, News Editor
April 28, 2014
Last chance to donate blood

Last chance to donate blood

Katie Berrell, News Editor
March 5, 2014
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[Photo] Officer White is ready for Orono

Mia Doolittle, Copy Editor
February 13, 2014
Students may follow in parents' footsteps

Students may follow in parents’ footsteps

Katie Berrell, News Editor
February 12, 2014

Little kids making a big difference

Katie Berrell, News Editor
January 10, 2014
Members and coaches of the unified team line up to be announced at halftime.

After 45 years, Unified Sports still change the lives of students

Katie Berrell, News Editor
November 25, 2013
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